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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte Farmers Market will return on May 17 — the local event will feature vendors and fresh produce for community members. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Today at Butte Brewing Co., a W.E.T. Food and Blood Drive runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. where donors receive a swag bag and door prize tickets—food donations will be given to the Butte Pantry; tomorrow, residents may leave nonperishable items in a bag by their mailbox for the Letter Carriers Food Drive benefiting the Butte Emergency Food Bank. KXTL
- ➤ The annual gun show will be held at the Old Montana Prison from May 23-25. The event will give local gun enthusiasts a chance to browse items in a unique historic venue. The Montana Standard
- ➤ A busy weekend unfolded in southwest Montana as a music night with Fuzzy B on May 8 already drew a crowd and live music by Aberdeen Alley is set for tonight, with a Peter Pan show in Deer Lodge running until May 18 and a ghost hunt at Old St. James Hospital scheduled for May 10–11. Local venues in Butte, Three Forks and Deer Lodge will also host comedy shows, a Mother’s Day breakfast and more, offering residents several chances to enjoy community events—each event providing a unique local experience. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montanans can explore the state's quirky roadside attractions with a 27-foot, 5-ton penguin statue in Cut Bank that has drawn thousands since 1989 — alongside Joliet’s Pathway Through the Bible and Butte’s Berkeley Pitt and Our Lady of the Rockies, which offer unique photo spots and local charm — providing fun stops for warm-weather road trips. KXTL
- ➤ Students at Butte Central Catholic High School watched a live announcement as Leo XIV was chosen as the first American pope following Pope Francis’s death—English teacher Sabrina Holland-Kump explained the process while students like Cadence Pawlik and James Holmes expressed surprise over the historic selection. The event marks a significant moment in Catholic history, drawing careful attention from the school community. KXLF
- ➤ Local residents discovered an ancient petroglyph site near Whitefish featuring animal tracks, human footprints and explicit rock carvings. Experts say the find — which dates back around 4,000 years—is one of the most significant prehistoric art discoveries in North America. KXTL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Butte Education Foundation’s Celebration of Excellence 2025 honored students who excelled in academics, school activities, and community service—each student chose a teacher to thank for inspiring them and shared personal tributes. The event highlighted how dedicated educators make a lasting impact on young lives. The Montana Standard
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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