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What are your thoughts on mental and behavioral health services in Butte? With shrinking budgets, changing administrations and a growing need for improved mental health services locally, this is one of the biggest issues facing our community today. A coalition has been formed to address these needs, the Butte-Silver Bow Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council and they are looking for input.

The Montana Tech hockey club will be very active in our community next week as they host Pint Night Thursday at Butte Brewing Company and Veterans Appreciation Night Friday at the Butte Community Ice Center.

Brandon Spencer continues to pile up the postseason honors in the wake of a tremendous senior season for the Montana Tech football program. The Tech center garnered NAIA All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Connecticut-based organization announced Wednesday.

Anyone with growing children can attest to the challenges that families face when trying to keep their kids in comfortable, stylish clothing. It is during these young, naive years that we are at our most critical of others while at the same time most affected by other's opinions. Simply put, style counts. Now imagine that you are part of a struggling family, barely keeping food on the table much less worrying about the latest fashion trends. Sometimes, unfortunately, the very threads on the back of the family's children are sacrificed for more immediate needs. For a family short on resources, this is indeed a dilemma, but a dilemma that a great group of people are trying to solve.

Winter poses unique challenges for pets especially in Montana. Taking extra precautions ensures their safety and well-being during the upcoming colder months. Just like humans, pets can suffer from cold-related issues, including frostbite and hypothermia, so it’s important to keep them warm, healthy, and comfortable.

Six Montana Tech football players earned spots on the College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District team, the organization announced Tuesday morning.

One of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities a child can take up is a musical instrument. Maybe yours has found this already. The reward is not only learning about music and the instrument itself, but the people that you are bound to meet through your involvement and the many friendships that you will make. The Young Musicians Club of Butte is an organization that provides this and more with registration coming up on January 16th at East Middle Schoo for prospective and returning young musicians.

One of the longest-serving and most respected officials in Montana sports history was honored before Saturday's Butte High/Butte Central boys city championship basketball game at the Butte Civic Center, surrounded by colleagues, friends and family. Butte's Mike Anderson received a standing ovation from an enthusiastic and receptive Butte crowd as he received a plaque commemorating his recent induction into the Montana Officials Hall of Fame.

2025 is here and along with the New Year comes another month of activity at the Belmont Senior Center in Butte. Let's take a look at what's happening this month for Southwest Montana Senior Citizens.

Driving safely in snow on Montana highways and interstates requires preparation, awareness, and adjustments to your driving habits. Are you heading over Homestake, MacDonald, Monida or anther of Montana's mountain passes? Is a weekend road trip in your itinerary? Here are some tips to stay safe.