Good Day
Butte
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting in 2026, Glacier and Yellowstone will charge international visitors aged 16 (an extra $100 on top of the standard fee) while U.S. citizens and permanent residents keep their rates. Updated fee-free days will be offered only to U.S. visitors on select holidays. KXTL
- ➤ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum & Congressman Ryan Zinke will visit Montana this Friday to share plans for advanced, cleaner mining methods that aim to boost local energy and mining operations. KXTL
- ➤ Residents attended a Governor’s Energy Task Force open house at Cooper Lounge on Montana Tech campus on Feb. 25 to question plans for a Sabey Data Centers project (on 600 acres) at Montana Connections Industrial Park. Some worried utility rates may rise while officials supported the project (citing economic benefits). KXLF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds Butte-Silver Bow residents face higher death rates from heart disease, cancer, lung disease than state and national averages. County Health Officer Karen Maloughney said the aging population may contribute & an action committee is forming to further examine the findings. KXLF
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2026 Butte St. Patrick's Day Parade
12-6 p.m. — KBMF-LP 102.5FM — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture through a festive parade in the heart of Butte.
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