Good morning, Butte.

Butte Sheriff Ed Lester said he hopes new DNA technology and artificial intelligence will soon help solve cold cases (including a brutal 1965 murder behind Big Butte and unsolved missing persons cases) that have troubled the town for 60 years.

On August 6, the NorthWestern Energy building will host a 90-minute presentation on economic policies affecting Montana businesses — state lawmakers and the Bureau of Business and Economic Research will offer insights on fluctuating tariffs and potential tax reforms while lunch is provided.

Montana wildlife officials propose to raise wolf hunting quotas for the 2025-26 season by allowing hunters and trappers to take up to 15 wolves per season, with five taken from Regions 1 or 2, to help keep the wolf population at a sustainable level.

Public comments will be accepted through August 4 and a state commission vote is set for August 21 – local ranchers report livestock losses while many residents remain supportive of the animals.

Carla McBride posted photos on the Facebook page The 406 showing large signal crayfish caught in the Clark Fork River—these native crayfish can grow up to 15 cm and have a reddish-brown body with a pale blue-green patch near the claw hinge.

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.

Cruz Contreras Acoustic Performance

8-11 PM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Admission details not provided — Experience an intimate solo acoustic performance by Cruz Contreras in the beautiful setting of Butte's Covellite Theatre.

Comedy Night Featuring Alan Bromwell

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Butte Depot — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alan Bromwell and special guests from across the country.

Left on Tenth Concert

11:55 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $12 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience a lively performance by Left on Tenth featuring Charlie Apple in Butte.