Montana
Montana Folk Festival seeking volunteers for Butte's July music fest
BUTTE — Hard to believe, but in just over two months, the Montana Folk Festival will be happening here in Uptown, Butte. But, before the music can start playing, organizers are in desperate need of volunteers, and they’re hoping to get some fresh, young blood involved this year.
“It’s been going on for 15 years, and some of us are aging out,” said Montana Folk Festival Director George Everett.
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Montana Folk Festival needs volunteers for 2025 fest
The folk festival, which runs from July 11-13, needs volunteers to help set up for the event and during the event. Everett said there have been many dedicated volunteers since it first came to Butte in 2008.
“We’ve lost volunteers, some passed away, some have just worn themselves out,” he said.
The free, three-day music festival requires more than 900 volunteers to make it happen.
“We couldn’t do it without them, because it takes so many. If we had to hire people to do all these different things, then we just wouldn’t be able to raise that kind of money,” said Everett.
Also, new to this year’s festival will be an indoor venue at the old St. Mary’s Church across from the Original Mine Yard.
“We had a lot of people give feedback on our survey, as well as staff, say we need to have an indoor venue,” said Everett.
People can sign up to volunteer at the Montana Folk Festival website.
POLSON, Mont. — Two motorcyclists crashed on Highway 35 near Polson after failing to negotiate a left-hand curve, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Two motorcycles were traveling southbound on Highway 35 when both drifted into a guardrail. Both drivers were separated from their motorcycles and ended up on the other side of the guardrail.
A 58-year-old Polson man was confirmed dead at the scene. The second driver, a 45-year-old man, also from Polson, was taken to the hospital with injuries.
Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
The crash is under investigation.
KALISPELL — A Flathead County man is turning a personal rock bottom into a lifeline for his community by starting a free, late-night ride service to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
Adam Bruzza started Big Sky Sobriety Shuttle LLC, a free ride share service for people who have been drinking, after realizing he was struggling with addiction.
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MT man starts free, late-night ride service to keep drunk drivers off the roads
“I just wanted to give people who do still drink the option for a safe, sober ride home,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza said a devastating mistake behind the wheel became a turning point where he decided enough was enough.
“I was charged with a DUI October 22 of 2024,” Bruzza said.
After a few months focused on his sobriety, Bruzza channeled his energy into his community by starting the shuttle service.
He operates the shuttle in his personal pickup truck. Riders can reach him by phone, text or social media at any time of day or night at no cost.
“I just wanted to give others the opportunity to not get a life changing charge,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza works with bars to connect riders with his service. Although the Big Sky Sobriety Shuttle is a new endeavor, he has already seen a big impact.
“The community response without a doubt has been unconditional love and support that makes my heart all warm and fuzzy,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza also shared a message for others who may be struggling with addiction.
“Your life is worth it, there are people that care out there and it is okay to ask for help,” Bruzza said.
To learn more, click here to visit the Facebook page.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from April 19 drawing
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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