Good morning, Butte.

Engine 25 got its stolen bell returned after 68 years at the Butte Civic Center and its first phase of restoration has raised $142,000 to install a new foundation, sidewalks, steel structure and protective fencing — donations are now being collected for the final phase.

Butte High School celebrated its (295) member 2026 graduating class at the Butte Civic Center on Thursday night with purple gowns worn during the ceremony.

Montana school boards are exploring new policies for generative AI use in classrooms by considering guidelines provided by the Montana School Board Association.

Selected districts will review proposals in the coming weeks (using drafted language) to guide classroom practices.

Students planted four trees at East Middle School as part of Butte's urban forestry program (aiming to add over 100 trees this summer with Department of Natural Resources funding) to boost air and water quality.

Butte-Silver Bow began early watering restrictions today after a mild winter.

Residents with odd-numbered addresses water on odd days and even-numbered houses on even days between 8pm and 10am (no watering is allowed on the 31st), and violations may result in a $100 fine.

Bert Mooney Airport has projects underway in 2026 and more in planning while the Airport Authority Board approved a seven-year improvement plan for FY 2027-2034 to enhance airport facilities.

Intermountain Health St. James Hospital promoted Dr. Jason Johnson to chief medical officer.

The Army veteran continues to serve as a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Tickets are on sale for the Butte Sports Hall of Fame's 20th induction ceremony this July at the Civic Center—starting with a free social hour and a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, July 24, then a social hour and banquet on Saturday, July 25.