J.P. Gallagher, Lyndsay Alt

Mining City Minutes

This podcast discusses the questions, concerns, and current events happening in the Butte-Silver Bow County government and our community. Our Chief Executive, J.P. Gallagher will be your host and will discuss these topics with a variety of guests.

Author

J.P. Gallagher, Lyndsay Alt

Category

Government

Podcast website

www.co.silverbow.mt.us

Latest episode

Apr 24, 2026

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Episodes

Fire Department with Chief Zach Osborne and Firefighter Jake Hanley 24.04.2026

We are spending some time with our Fire Department learning about fire safety, the wide range of training they do and why they chose firefighting as a career!

Butte Rotary Club with Jim Murphy, Brittany Masters, Leo Heath...and Baby Freddy 22.01.2026

"If you are interested in doing something to better Butte and you want to serve this community, it will probably fit in with Rotary's mission" -Jim Murphy Rotary Club of Butte's Facebook Page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129553343773430/user/100068526630706/ Butte Rotary Website can be found here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1844

Butte Parks and Trails Foundation with Karen Corbin and Jim Murphy 02.12.2025

In this episode Karen and Jim talk about the projects that their foundation has underway, and those they do each year. If you are interested in volunteering, donating, being a vendor or artist at the Lunch in the Park, or being on the board, please drop them an email at Butteptf@gmail.com or go to their website or Facebook page at the following links: lunchinthepark.com facebook.com/ButteParksandT...

Butte Rescue Mission with Brayton Erickson 13.10.2025

On this episode we discuss the mission of the Butte Rescue Mission, its challenges, wins, programs, and what the future holds. If you want more information, looking to volunteer, or donate, please go to the website or Facebook page below. https://butterescuemission.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ButteRescueMission

Back to School with Superintendent of Schools, Jim O'Neil 14.08.2025

Check out the updated website here: https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/151/Superintendent-of-Schools The Community Action Team meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:00AM at The Butte Archives.

An Ri Ra 2025, origins through to today with Brendan McDonough and Mike Tutty 05.08.2025

An Ri Ra website: https://www.mtgaelic.org/anrira An Ri Ra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anriramontana

Government Study Commission with Cindy Purdue-Dolan and Lori Casey 23.07.2025

Link to Government study Commission Page: https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/3395/Butte-Silver-Bow-Local-Government-Study- Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ButteSilverBow/streams

Government buildings 05.06.2025

On this episode we talk with John Sullivan, our Director of Government Buildings Department and Joe Dwyer, our operator with Government Buildings. We have some amazing projects that have been completed, some just starting, and others that are on-going. From the courthouse revolving door to the boiler replacement at our firehouses, and constant maintenance on the rest of our many buildings, this de...

New Hope Clinic 18.03.2025

Today we are joined by the New Hope Pregnancy Clinic and their Executive Director, Julie Endy and their Nurse, Amber Autenrieth. They talk about the programs and resources they offer, from pregnancy tests, maternity clothes, and OB referrals to ultrasounds and adoption services. They are also hosting a brunch fundraiser at the Butte Country Club on April 12th from 10-1. They are always accepting d...

Walkerville and Butte, what is the connection? We discuss the consolidation, EPA issues, study commissions, current news, and the story of John Ries 28.01.2025

If you would like to get a hold of John Ries for questions or concerns about Walkerville, please call 406-498-3973

Parks and Recreation with Parks Director Shawn Fredrickson 15.10.2024

This episode discusses all things parks and recreation, including a possible ghost at Mandan Park. There are festivals to look forward to, fall/winter leagues to sign up for, and updates on parks cleanup.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council 23.09.2024

This episode's guest is Bill Deavel from the Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council. If you want more information on this council, please email BHLAC@bsb.mt.gov or call Bill Deavel at 406.497.5077. If you are interested in attending one of the meetings in person, please go to the Health Department, community conference room on the third Wednesday of each month. To attend virtually, please send a...

15-90 Search and Rescue with Brad Belke and MacKenzie Christensen 09.08.2024

Search and Rescue is an invaluable part of our community. Learn more about what this non-profit, volunteer driven organization does. They also accept donations of any kind. If you are interested in joining, meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Location is at the airport, 1590 Airport Way.

Understanding ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) with ADA Coordinator, James Ouellette 29.07.2024

If you have any questions or need our ADA Coordinator's assistance, please email James at jouellette@bsb.mt.gov

Butte Native American Wellness Center with guests, Director Tina Randall and Cultural Specialist Terryn Williamson 18.06.2024

Butte Native Wellness Center website and Facebook Page https://buttenwc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/buttenwc

Mental Health Awareness month with Lyndsay Alt, Melissa Riley, LCPC and Katie West, LCPC 24.05.2024

For more information on mental health services and resources, please check out the links below. Your mental health matter immensely! If you are having a mental health crisis, please call 988 or text 838255. Veterans Affairs https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ Psychology Today Directory https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/montana?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUOr6ScTe9_dDAi...

Episode 7, Vietnam Veterans Mike Lawson and Mike Vincent 24.04.2024

On this on episode, the amazing Mikes discuss the various veterans organizations they belong to in town, and also their personal experiences and what resources there are available for veterans to reach out to, or volunteer at. Links and resources for anything we talked about during the episode are listed below: Marine Corps League https://www.facebook.com/Detachment724 American Legion https://www....

Episode 6, Brittany Masters and Bradie Matt with Butte Cares 13.03.2024

This episode Brittany and Bradie discuss the importance of prevention work with the youth in our community, what their organization is doing to help. They also talk about some great upcoming, substance free, family friendly events. One is the St. Patrick's Day Color Run and other activities on Sunday at Stodden Park. Go to the Butte Cares Facebook Page for more information, to sign up, or voluntee...

Episode 5, Samantha Patrick, Chronic Disease Program Specialist at the Health Department 22.02.2024

Today's episode goes over the various programs that Butte-Silver Bow has to offer at our Health department. Samantha will also go over valuable information about youth and vaping, and the assistance we offer women for important cancer screening and further diagnosis if necessary. Samantha's email is Spatrick@bsb.mt.gov Links pertaining to Episode 5... Montana DPHHS- https://dphhs.mt.gov/publicheal...

Episode 4, Eric Hassler, Director of Reclamation and Environmental Services 05.02.2024

Our guest on this episode is Eric Hassler and he will be discussing what his department does each day and the vital role his department plays in superfund. He also talks about all of the programs his department offers that are free of charge to our residents. Please join us for this in-depth look into the world of reclamation and environmental services.

Episode 3, Mark Neary, Director of Public Works 17.01.2024

In this episode, J.P. talks to Mark about the different projects that Public Works is in the middle of, and those that are coming up. They also discuss all the different divisions that fall under Public Works and how they all work together to keep the infrastructure in Butte as strong as possible. Butte has the infrastructure for 100,000 people and we maintain it on the population of 35,000 people...

Episode 2, Karen Byrnes, Director of Community and Economic Development 03.01.2024

J.P. and Karen Byrnes discuss the many factors, acronyms, and functions of Community and Economic Development within our government and our community.

Introductory Episode 20.12.2023

This episode describes what our podcast will encompass, and what topics and guests we will have. It also gives a description of how Butte-Silver Bow's unique government structure functions.

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