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Butte
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Butte-based counselor and artist Kim Leathers held a library talk today to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people and warned her twelve-year-old granddaughter that she might be at risk—an exhibit of portraits and photos at the Carle Gallery underlines the urgent issue. KXLF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dickerhoof Properties, the new owners of Butte Plaza Mall, will announce a major grocery store this summer—either late June or early July—as they plan to demolish the old Herberger’s store and convert the mall into a vibrant strip plaza while adding other retailers like Tractor Supply Co. nearby. KXLF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Butte-Silver Bow lost $20M in EPA funds for a planned community resiliency hub near the civic center after a Friday morning grant was unexpectedly withdrawn—despite meeting all required conditions. The county will contest the decision within a 30-day appeal period and may seek legal action to secure alternative funding. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana lawmakers approved over $124 million in state funds — with up to $40 million in federal funding expected — to rebuild the mental health system by building a new facility in eastern Montana and adding beds to state-run hospitals. The plan will also expand community care in rural areas and streamline legal processes for those in crisis. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Butte Central is set to finish its season with a busy weekend schedule as several teams play final contests. The Maroon softball team travels Tuesday to Dillon and hosts games against Hardin and Frenchtown Friday and Saturday — the Baseball team hosts Tuesday and Thursday before a Friday away game, while the Tennis and Track teams compete in Lewistown and Livingston. KXTL
- ➤ Butte American Legion Baseball will hold a bingo fundraiser on Friday, May 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. Players must donate $25 (covering 10 bingo games and prize tickets) and be at least 18 to participate. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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