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🌱 How a slingshot vandalism spree left 80 Butte properties damaged

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a slingshot vandalism spree left 80 Butte properties damaged
  • Why a Butte overdose death has led to a homicide charge
  • How a Butte mining roundtable could shape Montana’s critical-minerals future

Also on today's calendar: Butte Chess Club and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 39 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Some sun, with a high of 61 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fourth suspect charged over Butte slingshot vandalism spree (nbcmontana.com) — Butte residents are dealing with fallout from a widespread slingshot vandalism spree that damaged about 80 windows in local homes, businesses, and vehicles earlier this month. Four adults and one juvenile have now been implicated, with each adult facing a felony criminal mischief charge that could bring up to 10 years in prison and a substantial fine if convicted.
   

2. Butte woman charged with negligent homicide after duct-taping overdose victim instead of calling help (kxlf.com) — A Butte resident has been charged with negligent homicide after prosecutors say she restrained, rather than sought help for, a woman suffering a fatal drug overdose at a home near North Montana Street. The defendant recently appeared in Butte Justice Court and remains held in Butte-Silver Bow County while another suspect is being sought. A conviction could carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
   

3. Gianforte: Leveraging the support from Trump, other Republicans for Montana mining is key (bozemandailychronicle.com) — State leaders and mining executives gathered at Montana Tech in Butte to discuss how Montana can expand critical-minerals mining while speeding up permitting and protecting the environment. Gov. Greg Gianforte, industry representatives, and environmental advocates debated regulation, workforce needs, and federal support, with several projects and potential funding tied to research and jobs that could directly affect Butte and surrounding communities.
   

4. Butte Marine Lyndsay Alt receives the Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation from Gov. Greg Gianforte (kbzk.com) — A Butte Marine, Lyndsay Alt, has been honored with the Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation during a ceremony at the Silver Bow County Courthouse. Alt, who works for Butte-Silver Bow County and helps run Veterans Treatment Court, was recognized for her military service, family legacy of service, and ongoing work supporting local veterans, including improving access to the VA clinic.
   

5. Dillon baseball remains undefeated with win over Butte Central (nbcmontana.com) — Dillon-Twin Bridges stayed unbeaten by defeating Butte Central 14–7 in a high-scoring road game, despite several strong offensive moments from the Maroons. The loss drops Butte Central to 1–2, but they’ll quickly look to rebound when they host Lone Peak on Saturday afternoon. Local fans have another chance to support the Maroons at home this weekend.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday April 28
  • Youth Cribbage
    Butte-Silver Bow Public Library, 226 W Broadway St, Butte
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • BBBS Bingo Bonanza
    Butte Depot , 818 S Arizona Ave , Butte
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday April 19
  • The Wizard of Oz on Ice
    The Mother Lode Theatre , 316 W Park St , Butte
    5:00 pm
  • Wizard of Oz on Ice
    The Mother Lode Theatre , 316 W Park St , Butte
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday April 22
  • set-up for Aging and Disability Legal Assistance Program - MT DPHHS
    Butte-Silver Bow Public Library , Big Butte Room , Butte
    9:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Butte

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