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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A review of Butte’s early Fourth of July celebrations shows that residents enjoyed parades, fireworks and unique acts like hot air balloon ascents and bicycle parachute stunts — even when early blazes disrupted plans — and these events built a strong patriotic tradition over time. The Montana Standard
- ➤ An Ri Ra, Butte’s annual Irish festival, will run Aug. 8-10 at the Original Mine and feature local and visiting performers such as Tiernan Irish Dancers. The volunteer committee, many over 65, is asking for younger helpers to keep the festival going—an effort key to preserving Butte’s Irish heritage. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Montana’s legal system includes quirky laws that show the state’s unique heritage and independent spirit—some rules, like limits on the number of livestock in vehicles or horses napping in bathtubs, remain on the books. These bizarre rules offer a humorous glimpse into the past and may catch residents unaware. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 1, the DNRC closed three sections of state trust land near Logan for recreational shooting after local landowners reported safety hazards such as stray bullets and property damage—prompting new restrictions. Section 36 remains open under strict rules including seasonal closures, no long-range shooting and daylight-only firing—restrictions to be reevaluated in 2027. KXTL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Intermountain Healthcare in Butte and local organizations are sharing water safety tips—emphasizing that well-fitted life jackets and a designated adult lookout are essential—as summer heats up, and they are also providing Water Watcher lanyards to parents at local pools. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Butte's Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at this weekly comedy showcase.
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Uptown Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not listed — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring local and regional stand-up comics every Thursday.
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