Good morning, Butte.

The Big Sky on Waterford senior living community in Butte is hosting its annual Parade of Trees event with a silent auction to raise funds for the local cat rescue organization Remember to Rescue.

The Covellite Theatre's second annual ski movie fundraiser, 'Calm Beneath Castles,' aims to support global humanitarian efforts through an event featuring a silent auction, raffle, and a film showcasing skiers' adventures.

NorthWestern Energy's Erin Madison is distributing free copies of her children's book 'Oliver the Osprey' at Butte's Christmas Stroll to educate on conservation and avian safety.

The Elling House Arts and Humanities Center seeks volunteers for various roles at the Splendid Feast event on Dec.

13 and 14.

A judge refused to lower the bail from $250,000 for Jami Leslie James, a former youth hockey coach charged with sexually assaulting boys in Montana, citing community safety and the severity of the allegations.

Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mystery novels, will give a free talk at Butte Public Library at 5 p.m. on Dec.

8.

Butte High School in Montana was briefly locked down due to threats likely from abroad, but the situation was quickly resolved with students and staff safe.

A new environmental watchdog group in Butte criticizes the proposed timeline for lead cleanup following the EPA's decision to lower action levels, demanding more immediate and effective action.

Montana is set to introduce various changes in 2025, including increased minimum wage, property tax adjustments, digital driver's licenses, abortion rights protection, and enhanced election security.