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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers and business owners in Uptown say the parking garage near the Phoenix Building does not ease local parking issues because the long walk, poor stairwell conditions, and safety concerns with transient gatherings make it hard to use—especially in subzero temperatures for workers with physical limitations. Local residents hope improvements and enhanced security will help address these ongoing challenges. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the Montana Folk Festival in Butte are seeking more than 900 young volunteers—needed to set up and work at the free three‐day event scheduled for July 11—13 and to assist with a new indoor venue at the old St. Mary’s Church. Festival Director George Everett said the call comes as many longtime helpers have aged or stepped aside, and fresh support is essential for the festival. KXLF
- ➤ A new article shows seven hidden gems in Montana, featuring secret waterfalls, old towns, and quiet nature spots for locals and visitors. The piece invites residents to explore off-the-beaten-path places — a look at Montana beyond the famous parks. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, game warden Joe Kambic from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stopped a driver hauling a tugboat near Anaconda after inspection staff found invasive mussels on the boat. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With warmer weather, ticks are active again in local grassy and wooded areas and may spread Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Residents are urged to use EPA registered repellents & treat clothing with permethrin to help prevent tick bites. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a successful 2024 season with 9 wins and 3 losses, the Montana Tech Orediggers have released an 11-game 2025 football schedule featuring six home contests including the Copper Game against Montana-Western on August 28 at 6 p.m. The updated schedule comes as the Frontier Conference splits into two divisions to add new teams and face familiar opponents. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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Butte Mineral & Gem Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Adults $3, Children free — Discover stunning minerals and gems while enjoying games and activities for the kids.
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Uptown Comedy Night
8:30-11:00 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious lineup of stand-up comedy every Thursday night.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the return of the acclaimed Irish music and dance sensation after its Off-Broadway debut.
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