Good Day
Butte
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Men and Women's Divisions of Butte's Ancient Order of Hibernians are hosting free carousel rides for children with green popcorn and Irish music this Sunday, Mar. 15 from noon until 6 p.m. at the Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel (located on the grounds of Stodden Park). KXTL
- ➤ The annual Empty Bowls event will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Butte Civic Center, 1340 Harrison Ave, giving locals a chance to support the cause. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Silver Bow Kiwanis will host a pancake breakfast to raise money for youth bicycle helmets on Saturday, Mar. 21 (8 a.m. to noon) at the Maroon Activities Center on Mercury St. The Montana Standard
- ➤ A local Butte Irishman, recognized for his kindness — a quality praised by a nominator — will serve as grand marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day parade later this week in town. Residents can look forward to a festive celebration of community spirit. The Montana Standard
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Butte restaurant owner raised menu prices today after a 17% tariff caused tomato costs to jump from $23 to $70 and protein prices to increase by $10 — Carrie Fisher, who owns two uptown restaurants open six days a week, says she is transparent with customers with cash discounts. KXLF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Adams Utopias, a $300 beer aged 18 months in whiskey, cognac and port barrels, is not sold here because its 28% alcohol content exceeds state law - the rare brew is released every other year for collectors. KXTL
- ➤ Book author Gary Stewart will discuss his work “We’ll Always Have Paris” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at the Butte Public Library + the talk offers a chance for community members to engage with local literature. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A sudden winter storm forces Butte, Divide, and Ramsay schools to cancel classes tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a severe winter warning and residents are urged to stock up on supplies and drive carefully amid heavy, wet snow. KXTL
- ➤ State Superintendent Susie Hedalen approved a new school health trust today with 150+ school districts on board and will place $40 million in incentive funds for educators and district employees. The Montana Standard
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Copper City Queens will face the Portneuf Valley Bruisers in a roller derby bout at the Butte Civic Center on Saturday, April 11. The event will give local fans a chance to see the sport in person. The Montana Standard
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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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