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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte Tin Shop will host a block party on Saturday, June 21 in Uptown Butte to celebrate its 100th anniversary with food trucks, live music by High Ore Road starting at 7 p.m., vendors, and kids' activities. The event will offer root beer floats from 51 Below Speakeasy — it will run late into the evening. KXTL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday at 5:30 a.m., Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department—comprising Engines 1, 2, 4, the Race Track Volunteer Fire Department, and A1 Ambulance—responded to an RV fire on the 2900 block of Walnut Street and quickly attacked the flames to prevent them from spreading to a nearby home and vehicles after the occupant had safely exited. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A retrospective photo gallery now showcases the Old St. James Hospital in Butte, highlighting its ornate moldings and large windows—features that reveal a rich past. The tour took place a year ago—offering locals an exclusive look at this cherished historic landmark. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Helena by Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Save the Bull Trout—alleging that water diverted from the Clark Fork River by the West Side Ditch near Deer Lodge to irrigate the Grant-Kohrs ranch endangers the threatened bull trout, and the plaintiffs ask the court to order the diversion to stop when river flow drops below 110 cubic feet per second. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montanans are urged to check their stocks of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds if bought online or from small retailers, as Meijer issued a recall after discovering some packages contain dark chocolate-covered cashews that are not listed on the label—posing a serious risk for those with nut allergies. Customers are advised to stop eating the product and return it for a full refund. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Butte celebrated local sports star Tommy Mellott when a large collage chronicling his journey from youth football player to NFL hopeful was unveiled at the Knights of Columbus. His parents and former teammates attended the ceremony—Mellott now prepares to join the Las Vegas Raiders in his next chapter. KXLF
- ➤ Matt Stepan was named Frontier Conference Athletic Director of the Year for a second consecutive year after leading Montana Tech's Oredigger teams to conference titles and national competitions — a recognition from his league peers. The Butte native, who returned as AD in 2017, continues to guide the athletic program while serving as chair for the NAIA Council of Athletics Directors. KXTL
- ➤ Rosters for the 78th Montana East-West Shrine Game are out for a game that will happen Saturday, June 21 at Memorial Stadium in Great Falls—set to begin at 7 p.m. and be shown on Montana Television Network. Last year, the West won 48-20 but the East still leads the series at 41-36. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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