Good Day
Butte
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seven families are now living in new homes on Iron Street after nearly two years of work with Habitat for Humanity and local volunteers. Each homeowner put in at least 1,000 hours of labor and NorthWestern Energy workers added 175 hours and donated $7,200—further steps include landscaping and plans for 10 more houses. KXTL
- ➤ Today marks the start of a free summer lunch program in Butte, Whitehall, and Deer Lodge that serves kids under 18 at 17 accessible sites with meals provided by 120 volunteers and funded by USDA + community donations. The program runs through August 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays, filling an essential gap for many children who rely on free or reduced lunch. KXLF
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Idaho man was killed — two others injured in a crash near Butte as authorities investigate the cause. The Montana Standard
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 105mm projectile was found at the Butte-Silver Landfill Thursday morning—an explosives team from Malmstrom Air Force Base safely detonated it—while Butte police investigate its origin. KXLF
- ➤ A hot mic on June 11 captured a conversation at a Butte city council meeting between county attorney Matt Enrooth and Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher about a lawsuit alleging that the coroner mishandled Caleb Boelman's remains from his August 2024 death+ the remarks added tension as grieving husband Doug Ingraham, who filed FOIA requests in October 2024 and is recovering from a kidney transplant in Salt Lake City, said the public details deepened his pain and led him to file a motion to join the suit. KXLF
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow commissioner + county officials are investigating drivers hauling uncovered loads in Butte after a local resident described the practice as a 'stupid, lazy act' + and urged prompt measures to curb the hazard. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Health and Services announced it would cut 600 full-time jobs across seven states — including clinical roles in Butte and Missoula — because rising costs and delayed reimbursements hurt its finances. In Montana, some patient care positions are affected and Providence is working to redeploy employees into over 5,000 open roles. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Butte's Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at a cozy comedy venue.
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Igor & The Red Elvises Afterparty
10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with a lively night of music from Igor & The Red Elvises!
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John Roberts y Pan Blanco - Folk Festival Afterparty
10 PM-1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15 - $20 — Celebrate the Montana Folk Festival with lively music from John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the official afterparty.
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Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local stand-up comedians.
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