Good morning, Butte.

The Uptown Butte farmers market remains a community staple as locals gather for fresh produce & local crafts each season, supporting area growers and vendors.

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation awarded nearly $100K in grants to volunteer firefighting groups in Butte area — part of nearly $1.2 million given across Montana to support local fire services.

The funding aims to help these groups maintain readiness during emergencies.

The World Museum of Mining at 155 Museum Way will host 'How Did Butte Move?' on Sept.

12; the family event (featuring horses and mules, fire trucks, ambulances, locomotives and vintage automobiles) will offer food, refreshments, prizes and live music.

Director Terri Amberg said Butte 4C's literacy program will celebrate the one millionth book for Montana children at an event at the end of September — a milestone that honors Dolly Parton's lasting impact on local readers.

The US Forest Service announced plans to revise the Travel Management Rule to allow local decisions on reopening national forest roads that have been closed for safety, erosion, or habitat reasons.

Public comments are open as Montana hunters and recreationists look forward to potentially improved access (subject to local review).

Transportation officials are discussing plans to restore the old Hiawatha route through Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, & Missoula at the Greater Northwest Rail Summit in Helena.

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority aims to launch passenger rail service by the 2030s despite current planning delays.

USPS will change holiday shipping rates for packages starting at midnight on Oct.

4, affecting Priority Mail and other services until Jan. 17. Montanans planning to ship gifts are advised to mail early to avoid higher costs + check USPS for details.

A Butte military veteran tends his Gladstone garden — featuring perennials, hanging baskets and bird feeders — which serves as a therapeutic hobby that brings calm to his daily routine.