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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Miners Ball and Digger Auction at Valley Bank Arena will feature a live auction with a signed Taylor Swift guitar + a Miami golf getaway for four + a private winery experience, raising funds for Montana Tech's Athletic Department. KXTL
- ➤ Private Henry David Bordner, a Butte WWII hero, was given a full military funeral at Mountain View Cemetery yesterday after his remains returned via C-130 & a service was held at St. Ann's Catholic Church. His burial finally brings closure for his family after an 84-year wait. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Hundreds attended Friday night’s Bingo event at Butte Depot Ballroom to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte—local businesses donated prizes like a liquor basket, staycation package, and pizza party package, while Father Tom Haffey returned an $850 jackpot to support mentoring programs nearing 60 years. KXTL
- ➤ Private Henry David Bordner, a World War II soldier, was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on Friday — an honor guard escorted his body to the grave as locals paid their respects. KXLF
- ➤ Volunteers painted a 600-square-foot purple heart at Broadway and Main Street as part of the Paint the Town Purple initiative ahead of Butte’s first Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 4. Local healthcare workers will host events like storefront painting + a May golf tournament to boost Alzheimer’s awareness. KXLF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report released rankings for Montana’s top public high schools for 2026, with Bozeman High School and Gallatin High School achieving top marks. The report based its findings on graduation rates, college readiness and state tests. KXTL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The air purifier loan-out program opens April 27 to help residents prepare for wildfire smoke. The initiative — now in its fourth year — gives access to purifiers at designated centers throughout Butte. The Montana Standard
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Levi Blom Spring Concert
9 p.m. — Bridger Brewing — $10 cover — Experience the heartfelt country melodies of emerging artist Levi Blom as he takes the stage.
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