Butte-Silver Bow commissioners approved a sale-and-purchase agreement with REC Silicon for 627.802 acres and directed proceeds to the Montana Connections economic-development fund; the vote was 8–1 after questions about process and protections.

Kelly Sullivan details tech hub event and plans for quarterly gatherings to boost Butte's economy

County Attorney Enruth told the council a judge issued a preliminary injunction after both parties agreed, keeping ballot initiative 00-02 moving forward while the court determines whether an out-of-county statute applies; a merits hearing is set for next Wednesday and the clerk will continue processing signatures.

At a June 24 public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02 to expand the Butte-Silver Bow urban fire boundary to include Montana Connections, REC Silicon representatives argued the tax calculation is inequitable and may violate state law; the hearing was closed with no council vote.

Parks and Recreation Director Sean Fredrickson told commissioners the county will sign a task order with the Montana Natural Resource Damage Program for $735,465 plus a $16,050 county match to rehabilitate Basin Creek Park and support a free meter replacement program; commissioners concurred 11-0.

The committee voted unanimously to move Resolution 2026-16 — adopting a drought management plan prepared by Water and Environmental Technologies — to final reading; the plan will be implemented by a committee appointed by the chief executive.

Montana Department of Labor plans rehirement event on October 9 at Butte Job Service.

City Council allocates $101,183 for various local projects and initiatives in Butte.

The Butte Board unanimously approves a special use permit for a short-term rental.

County officials collaborate to enforce stricter placement of marijuana facilities near schools.

City leaders focus on retaining youth and fostering stable economic development in Butte.