Good morning, Butte.

Bill Fisher and his team will host Cruise Nite this Wednesday at the Butte Depot at 818 S.

Arizona — an event featuring classic cars, live music by High Ore Road and local food trucks. Attendees can vote for the People's Choice Award until 7:30 p.m., with winners announced before 8 p.m.

Local law enforcement warned Montanans about a phone scam in which callers pose as sheriff's deputies and demand $9,000 for missed jury duty or false arrest warrants — residents are urged to hang up on any suspicious call.

Volunteers began setting up six stages and prepping sound+lighting for the free three-day Montana Folk Festival that will start July 11 in Uptown Butte and showcase 20 performers from around the world.

Jim Keane and his grandson Keltan are among the helpers bringing the festival to life and highlighting Butte’s community spirit.

Energy Keepers reduced dam outflows at the Séliš Ksanka QÍispé Dam to conserve Flathead Lake levels amid ongoing drought.

Projections show the lake will drop nearly three feet below full pool by August 31—which may limit boat access and affect local businesses.

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.

Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not listed — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring local and regional stand-up comics every Thursday.