Good morning, Butte.

Montana children can now send letters to Santa via USPS Operation Santa, mailing them to Santa Claus (123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888) according to USPS guidelines; replies may arrive closer to Christmas.

A Butte historian presents *Remembering the Hood* lecture series covering neighborhoods like Dublin Gulch, Finn Town, East Side, Parrot Flat, East Butte, Meaderville, McQueen and Galloping Houses.

The talks will explore the area’s ethnic heritage to deepen local understanding.

Local restaurants celebrate National Cheeseburger Day today + HP2 Cafe serves smashburgers with Montana-raised beef, M&M offers classic burger flavors, and Homestake Pub, Royse’s and Pork Chop John's add unique twists to local favorites.

A federal executive order directs agencies to assess barriers to hunting and fishing on federal lands and to consider easing lead ammunition rules.

Montana hunters should watch for potential new public areas while waterfowl hunting regulations remain unchanged+ follow updated proposals as they move forward.

Ahead of the Grizzlies' game against Oregon State this weekend, a review of past matchups shows mixed records against current Pac-12 teams — including a 12-2-2 record against the Beavers and a 2-32 record against the Cougars.