Good Day
Butte
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., volunteers are invited to the World Museum of Mining to join the Epic Day of Service by helping maintain outdoor exhibits and donating essential items for local nonprofits, which earns free admission + supports community partners. KXTL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana gas prices are at an average of $4.34 per gallon today after a 43.4 cent jump from last week and $1.18 more than a year ago, according to GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan in Missoula+ most local stations now charge about $4.39 per gallon. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ten years after over 3,000 snow geese died in the Berkeley Pit, local experts now use improved hazing technology + weather forecasting to protect waterfowl from a repeat incident. A presentation on the new measures is scheduled for May 21 at the Butte Public Archives. KXLF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents and visitors are urged to stay bear aware while enjoying Montana's outdoors by hiking in groups, making noise, carrying bear spray, and securing food. Local guidelines advise that facing bears slowly and clearly can help prevent dangerous encounters plus keep everyone safe. KXTL
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Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Croquet Tournament
12-5 p.m. — Historic Clark Chateau Museum & Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy whimsical tea and croquet in a delightful setting.
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11th Annual Pete Sorini Day Celebration
8 AM – 6 PM — Near Butte, Montana — Free entry — Celebrate stewardship with a day of volunteer work followed by a BBQ feast prepared by masterchef Rick.
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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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