Good morning, Butte.

The Thompson Family Food Drive in Butte mobilized 800 volunteers, raising $50,000 and 75,000 pounds of food for the local food bank.

St. James Hospital, represented by President Karen Costello, donated $50,000 to support the Butte Emergency Food Bank's backpack program, benefiting about 300 children weekly in Butte with necessary food supplies.

Butte businesses and community members held a Service of Remembrance, complete with a Tree of Remembrance, to support people grieving lost loved ones during the holidays.

The Butte bridge competition results from Dec.

2 to Dec. 9 highlighted a strong performance by the Leary-Baker team.

Local law enforcement in Butte responded to various incidents including an assault on a peace officer, drug crimes, and vandalism.

Misty Gittleson, 18, is set to graduate from Montana Tech's lineman program, overcoming the challenges of being one of the few women in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Butte-Silver Bow County is set to receive a multi-million dollar EPA grant for a new community recreation and resilience hub on remediated land near the Butte Civic Center.

Montana's bridges are graded C-, indicating significant risks to safety and the economy, underscoring the urgent need for repair and investment.

Brandon Spencer becomes the 30th All-American in Montana Tech football history, achieving AFCA All-America second team honors and leading the team to a top 10 offensive ranking in the NAIA for 2024.

The Butte Central Maroons, led by Coach Brodie Kelly and featuring a mix of senior leadership and promising underclassmen, embark on their 2024-25 basketball season with high expectations and challenging matchups.

Butte RV & Boat Show and Sale

The Butte RV & Boat Show and Sale at the Butte Civic Center features a variety of RVs and boats, along with significant savings on numerous models over four days.