Unveiling Butte's Basketball Culture: Teams, Tournaments, And More

Let's face it, Butte is becoming a basketball town. You need look no further than the number of trophies that have been brought home by the Orediggers, Bulldogs and Maroons over the last couple of seasons. You will also find the Lil' Dribblers program and the Knights of Columbus' Saturday morning programs that have given Mining City kids the opportunity to start playing at a very young age. The KC, City Rec League and Noon Ball at Montana Tech make sure if you're an adult, you can find a game as well. And Uptown Hoops is adding to Butte's basketball legacy with another exciting tournament coming up June 22 and 23.

Photos/graphics courtesy of Uptown Hoops

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.

Want to field a team or get more information on how you can be a part of the fun? Everything you need to know, including registration and sponsorship information, is on their website, www.uptownhoops.com.

10 Montana Cities Ranked by How Diverse They Are

Montana may not be known for its diversity but it is interesting to see the diversity within the state. WalletHub did a 2024 study of diversity in U.S. cities and we've pulled out the Montana cities below. Not all variables from the study are included, but you can get an idea of how diverse each city is.

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10 Country Artists Share Their Biggest Splurge Purchases

There's nothing quite like taking the plunge and finally buying the something you really want. For many country artists that comes after releasing a debut album or having a song hit No. 1 on the charts. For others, it's about fulfilling a childhood dream.

Either way, the splurge purchase is incredibly satisfying.

Keep scrolling to see what your favorite country artists have dropped big money on - be it cars, boats, property or even, a John Deere lawn mower.