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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visiting Butte this week, Wayne O Sullivan Shandon—an Irish man with deep ancestral ties—attended a ceremony at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse on May 21 and toured local sites to honor his family’s history in the town. He said the trip deepened his pride and underscored the lasting bond between Butte and the Beara Peninsula. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Local campgrounds including Delmoe Lake, Beaver Dam, Lowland, Toll Mountain and White House along with sites in the Georgetown Lake area now require fees, and visitors are urged to check with the local Ranger District for details as they prepare for Memorial Day weekend. Forester Jocelyn Dodge advised campers and boaters to follow the three-step clean—drain—dry process to help prevent aquatic invasive species. KXTL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana's 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, starting Memorial Day weekend and lasting through Labor Day, will bring higher risks of traffic accidents and fatalities due to more cars on rural highways + increased distracted driving. Highway Patrol and emergency services advise drivers to wear seatbelts, slow down + avoid impaired driving to keep roads safer. KXTL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prosecutors charged a Butte man and a 17-year-old with robbery for taking only a coat—lawyers said a hearing will decide if the juvenile's case is moved to Youth Court. The Montana Standard
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, local leaders and veterans gathered to rename the VA clinic the Charlie Dowd VA Clinic — honoring Montana’s last Pearl Harbor veteran with a bronze plaque unveiling that commemorated his service and valor. KXTL
- ➤ Butte Veterans Affairs clinic was renamed today to honor WWII veteran Charles (Charlie) Dowd, Montana's last known Pearl Harbor survivor. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Governor Gianforte signed House Bill 819—limiting public schools and government buildings to display only the U.S. flag and other official flags—to keep these places neutral. Some say the law stops fights while others worry it limits free speech. KXTL
- ➤ On Friday (May 23rd), Butte’s VA Clinic was named in honor of veteran Charlie Dowd (nicknamed 'Devil Dog') for his brave actions at Pearl Harbor which earned him 7 Bronze Stars; U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke also paid tribute at the ceremony. His son said he was proud of his father’s legacy. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Student Ministry Montana Mission Trip
June 19th-25th — Butte Montana — $1500 — Join a meaningful mission trip to serve the community and participate in group activities.
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Samvega Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Experience a night of surreal music with Samvega and Doctor Fly featuring visuals by Rainbow Gorilla.
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