Rock Show with Tommy O

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, L&J Construction Group LLC, anticipate improving North Interchange Road in Dillon beginning mid-April. The work on the half-mile segment will consist of removing and replacing approximately 2 inches of pavement, seal and cover (chip seal), bridge repairs, new guardrail, and new signage and pavement markings.

When it comes to outstanding Mexican cuisine, Montana has many establishments that could stake claim to the title of "Best in the State". And as it the case with any given Montana topic, the Mining City has several contenders for the title. Should you find yourself in Butte, America and are looking for great Mexican food, here are a few places that are sure to blow you away.

Mike Ott is one of Montana's most talented musicians, visual artists and magicians. His comedy and magic show is this Friday, 7pm at the Butte Elks.

This Saturday, East Galena Street in Uptown Butte is going to be hopping once again as local entrepreneur Matt Boyle is putting on the "Munchies Off Main 420 Food Truck Festival" which is set to provide food, entertainment, unique vendors and a lot of fun starting at 11am outside of Collective Elevation at 34 E. Galena. Boyle is no stranger to events, big or small, and this festival will be the third food truck gathering he's hosted since last Spring and this year's gathering will have plenty of treats.

Are you a parent looking for a unique day of family fun with your kids where you can possibly get them involved in fun and healthy programs that will last through the summer? Could you use a little bit of fun yourself? Then do we have something for you this Saturday at the Butte Family YMCA as "Healthy Kids Day" will be taking place, and your family is invited.

There will be lots of activity to enjoy on the local sports scene. Here's a look at what the Butte High Bulldogs and Butte Central Maroons have on tap this week.

Uptown Hoops is an exciting 3-on-3 basketball tournament with divisions for everyone from 1st and 2nd-graders up to adults. The event has grown to include a slam dunk contest, a three-point shootout and a lightning contest and with the backing of some inpressive local sponsors like Leskovar Motors, Town Pump, McDonald's and TDS it is clear that this will be a big event not only this year but for many summers to come. This year, Uptown Hoops will be taking place in the Original Mineyard which will only add to it's identity and there is still time to be a part of the event either as a player a worker or just a fan.

Inevitably with the arrival of warmer weather in Southwest Montana comes a noticeable increase in road construction, repair and upgrades all across the Treasure State. This year, however, things here in Southwest Montana will really kick in this week as the Montana Department of Transportation along with Sletten Construction will begin rehabilitating 7 bridges in and around the Butte area on Interstates 15 and 90. Here are the bridges that will be affected and what the Montana Department of Transportation says you can expect.

Tomorrow will be the final day of their huge garage sale that is taking place at the Big Butte Fire Hall on Lexington and organizer Phyllis Hargrave is excited about what's happening. "The sale will be running Saturday from 8am until 1pm. We will take cash and checks and all of the profits go to the Butte Spay and Neuter Task Force, our clinics and our expenses." When asked what was for sale up there, she told us, "We have artwork, tons of dishes, books, household items, you name it.

Eric Dowdle is an internationally acclaimed folk artist that you may have heard of or even follow. What makes Dowdle unique is his unique way of telling stories through pictures. Eric finds inspriation in a town's landscape and it's history and he has travelled around the globe capturing the essence and spirit of the towns he photographs. It is no surprise that he has chosen Butte, Montana as one of his subjects.