Good morning, Butte.

Today, community members will gather at GTR Towing for Cruise Nite featuring classic cars, live music, and tasty tacos from Brown Gringo Taco serving food from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.—attendees can register early to enter a contest with Peoples Choice Awards winners announced around 7:50 p.m.

Last night, Cruise Nite at GTR Towing Repair kicked off the summer with ideal weather—upper 60s and no rain—and a display of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles with local food options.

The 1941 Chevy Coupe won the People’s Choice Award, and organizers will host the next event on July 9 at the Butte Depot at 818 S. Arizona.

The Butte-Silver Bow Animal Shelter achieved no-kill status in 2024 by saving over 90% of dogs and cats that entered its facility.

The shelter credits strong community support and programs like Foster to Adopt and Date with a Dog for easing access while working with local partners to find homes for animals—efforts that aim to maintain its no-kill status.

On June 25th, the Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department quickly controlled a structure fire on the 3100 block of Kennedy Ave. — Engine 2 arrived in just over 4 minutes, the crew found no injuries and two dogs safe, and an investigation into the fire's cause is underway.

Fugitives Caldwell, Lasell and Wagner are wanted in Butte for charges including a 2020 robbery, animal cruelty, and felony burglary, and Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester said police are checking social media and national databases—tools that will help bring them in.

On Saturday, June 28 from noon to 5 p.m., the Dust to Dazzle tour will feature six restored historic properties in Uptown Butte.

Butte Citizens for Preservation—Restoration organized the event and tickets are available at local bookstores.

Water flows again for Montana’s Hi Line after the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation completed repairs on the St. Mary Siphon Wednesday afternoon, resuming water deliveries on the Milk River for more than 110,000 acres of farmland and local communities+ crews have now moved downstream to begin replacing the Halls Coulee Siphon to secure future water supply.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a $16.5 billion two-year state budget that funds health care, education and public safety while using his line-item veto to cut over $380 million in spending he deemed unnecessary — the budget includes Medicaid expansion and teacher pay raises while property tax relief was passed separately. Critics say the cuts to programs like free school lunches and after-school services may hurt vulnerable populations, but supporters believe the plan balances key investments with fiscal restraint.

4th of July Pig Roast & Fireworks Show

6-11 p.m. — Old Montana Prison Yard — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a community pig roast and fireworks in a historic setting.

Butte's Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at a cozy comedy venue.

Igor & The Red Elvises Afterparty

10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with a lively night of music from Igor & The Red Elvises!

John Roberts y Pan Blanco - Folk Festival Afterparty

10 PM-1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with lively music from John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the official afterparty.

Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local stand-up comedians.

Butte's Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at this weekly comedy showcase.