Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Butte.
📰 Economy
Holly O'Dell, the CEO/President of the Montana State Fund, makes over $220 an hour—nearly $470K a year—and is the highest-paid state employee in Montana.
🏥 Health
Investigators tested Girl Scout Cookies from three states and found trace amounts of lead, cadmium, arsenic and glyphosate—Thin Mints had the highest glyphosate while Peanut Butter Patties showed the highest metals.
The Girl Scouts say their bakers follow FDA guidelines—experts note that only eating thousands of cookies poses any real danger.
🏈 Sports
Coach Kelvin Sampson, who transformed Montana Tech’s basketball program during Butte’s hard times (earning a lasting legacy) and inspired the community (known as Butte Tough), now leads the Houston Cougars and will face the Florida Gators for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship tonight.
Montana's own King Kai Stewart defended his BKFC Featherweight World Title in Dubai over the weekend by winning a decision over South African challenger Tommy The Farmer Strydom (50-43 by judges).
The undefeated fighter from Great Falls improved his record to 8-0 following the win.
🎉 Butte Events
Submit an event →
Jordan World Circus
4-5:30 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the excitement of one of North America's premier traveling circuses.
USPA Tested & Open 2025 Montana State Championship
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — ADONIS Strength & Fitness — $15 entry for spectators — Watch top lifters compete in both tested and non-tested divisions.
🏠 Butte Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Butte Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Butte Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Butte.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.