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Butte
Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Butte Wings and Wheels event will honor 80 years since World War II and veterans on June 7 at Bert Mooney — it is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Today, Butte Elks Lodge #240 at 206 W. Galena hosts the Singo fundraiser for Grace Underwood where guests 18 and older pay $10 per game packet and join a 50-50 raffle to aid her cancer battle - on Sunday, the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a breakfast fundraiser followed by Bingo to raise funds for a cemetery restoration project with meals available for $10 per plate. KXTL
- ➤ Butte Family YMCA is accepting registration for its Summer Day Camp, which will run weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 9 through August 22 and features weekly swimming lessons, sports tournaments, and reading and math support. Staff said the camp emphasizes water safety to help prevent accidents in children under 10—financial assistance is available for families facing hardships. KXTL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Recent data shows Montana has dangerous roads with 22.6 car accident deaths per 100,000 people—low seat belt use and drunk driving are major factors. A new list by Montana Advocates names the top five highways that pose the greatest risk to drivers across the state. KXTL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement has ramped up speed trap checks on I-90 in construction zones near Butte and Bozeman—drivers must obey posted limits to avoid fines. KXTL
- ➤ Andrew James Davis, accused of robbing the credit union on March 24, tried to plead guilty in his May 15th court hearing but District Judge Frank Joseph refused his plea and entered a not guilty plea instead—Davis remains in jail on bond. KXLF
- ➤ A Butte judge ended a hearing by telling robbery suspect Andrew James Davis—who faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted—that his case is over. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Butte's St. Patrick's parish, parishioners held a weekday Mass to reflect on the election of American Pope Leo XIV—hoping his leadership inspires positive change—and honored the historic role of the papacy in their community. KXLF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shodair Children's Hospital awarded $5,000 scholarships to two Butte High students, Karsen McEwen + Ella Collins, under the Bright Futures and Guiding Light scholarships. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Butte search and rescue volunteers visited elementary schools on May 15th to teach kids the 'Hug A Tree' method to stay safe if lost in the woods. Students learned to remain by a large tree, use whistles, and make a shelter from a trash bag— a program developed after a tragic incident in 1981. KXLF
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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Growling Old Men Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with Montana's own Growling Old Men featuring mandolin and guitar melodies.
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Monthly Memory Cafe
Time not specified — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals experiencing early-stage memory challenges to foster connections.
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The Divide Trail Race
9 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Park — Registration includes bib, medal, and prizes — Experience a thrilling 50 & 25K trail race along the Continental Divide.
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