Good morning, Butte.

A Butte family is hosting a lemonade stand fundraiser to support childhood cancer research in honor of their daughter (lost in 2024) and is inviting local residents to join the effort as it unfolds.

Butte has launched a pilot program that gives seniors free home modifications to improve safety by replacing doorknobs and adding handle bars.

A state senator is considering a statewide expansion+ which could help more older residents live independently.

A Broadview data center developer has signed an agreement to hire local workers, promising stable conditions, a livable wage and benefits while offering apprenticeships for upcoming projects in the community.

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $500 reward for information on vandalism at John G Trailhead in Scratch Gravel Hills Recreation Area, where staff found graffiti on rocks and law enforcement is investigating the incident.

Butte Community Band will perform a patriotic concert at Stodden Park on Tuesday, June 30.

Admission is free + attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Lamby and Busted Dreams will perform live at The Covellite in Uptown Butte on Thursday, June 25 (doors open at 7pm; music starts at 8pm).

Advance tickets cost $5 while day-of admission is $10.

Mike Bauer’s annual raffle supports a local softball scholarship by offering prizes such as a Las Vegas getaway and Fairmont Hot Springs stay for Butte High and Butte Central athletes; tickets are on sale now (3 for $25 or 10 for $40).

A Tuesday afternoon tour of the Superfund cleanup on the upper Clark Fork River highlighted progress and lessons learned as teams work to mitigate mining pollution; officials say the ambitious project continues to restore water quality.

The EPA set a new cleanup threshold of 456 parts per million for toxic heavy metals in Butte yards and attics (15-year timeline), prompting local residents to voice skepticism while public comments will be accepted until Tuesday, June 30.

Montana’s Department of Livestock issued an emergency order effective immediately to block animal entry from states with New World Screwworm outbreaks to protect animal health & prevent economic loss; the restrictions include cattle, horses, pets, and other at-risk species until control measures are met.

Montana Folk Festival 2026

Various times — Montana Folk Festival — Free entry — Experience a vibrant mix of folk music from celebrated artists at this annual fest.