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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A drug trafficker was sentenced to seven years in prison for leading a drug ring that operated around Butte — Whitehall and Manhattan. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naomi Moon Siegel’s Seattle Quintet will perform this Saturday at Covellite Theater on 216 W. Broaway in Historic Uptown Butte — doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. with tickets at $15 available until they increase at the door. KXTL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new SpinBlitz report shows Montana ranked second for expensive slow internet—local users need 1.37 hours of work to cover the cost for a median download speed of 111.16 Mbps—which highlights how many Montanans pay too much for poor service. KXTL
- ➤ Tourism in Montana brought $5B in 2024 and supported 38,240 jobs—down from 48,340 in 2023—while 13.8 million non-residents visited even though spending fell 10%. The $308M collected in taxes helped lower the average local tax bill by about $680. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forest Service and DNRC are thinning trees around Basin Creek Reservoir to remove wildfire fuel loading and protect Butte's drinking water supply. The project began in 2023 and will take three to five years—officials say this work is essential for preventing future contamination— while county representatives work together on the effort. KXLF
- ➤ On May 31, a camera installed at Yellowstone captured a bubbling hydrothermal explosion from Black Diamond Pool, which is the second similar event this year. Experts noted that while the event produced only steam and boiling water, they warned that repeated activity may signal increased geothermal unrest potentially affecting nearby regions such as Butte — though a catastrophic eruption remains extremely unlikely. KXTL
- ➤ Leafy spurge is an invasive plant that threatens native plants and animals since its toxic sap can harm people, livestock and pets—local workers are using biological controls and livestock to slow its spread in Montana. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are seeking clarity after Governor Gianforte vetoed House Bill 547, a plan to fix differences between Butte-Silver Bow's paid and volunteer fire departments. Career firefighters will share ideas with a fire study commission on Monday, June 9 while volunteer firefighters follow on Monday, June 16—both groups hope for local talks to resolve the issues. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow County is appealing the cancellation of a $20 million EPA grant that was meant for a community rec center and has billed $75,000 for work done between Jan. 13 and May 2. County officials say a $15 million matching grant is on hold as they fight to secure funding — the center is designed to serve many community needs. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Butte's Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local stand-up comedians in a vibrant setting.
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4th of July Pig Roast & Fireworks Show
6-11 p.m. — Old Montana Prison Yard — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a community pig roast and fireworks in a historic setting.
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