Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Butte.
🏘️ Community
Guns and Hoses will host a benefit softball game soon to raise funds for Mariah's Challenge (a nonprofit founded to honor Mariah Daye McCarthy).
The event will unite local residents in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
A Montana teen rescued a man from the Yellowstone River after a raft and paddleboard collision during a camping trip near Greycliff (a popular local campsite) today.
Jory Thomas used his roping skills honed with hours of practice to pull the man to safety.
🎭 Culture
Butte's Circle of Serbian Mothers is preparing traditional povitica for the Serb Food Fest on Aug.
8 at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Christian Church, where traditional dancers, music, & church tours will be offered.
Off In The Woods (a seven-piece band from the Flathead Reservation) will perform at The Covellite in Uptown Butte on Friday, July 24, starting at 8 p.m. with a $5 cover charge while also celebrating band member Layne's birthday.
The World Museum of Mining hosts Hell Roarin’ Happenings, a sequel to Butte the Bold that brings the city’s past to life with tales of triumphs + tragedies.
📰 Economy
A recent report shows that Bozeman’s two-bedroom apartments average $2113 a month, nearly $700 more than Butte’s $1318 rate, with Missoula’s rent at about $1486 — highlighting a wide gap in Montana’s rental market.
🏛️ Government
A waterline replacement project on Wyoming Street in Butte is nearly complete with crews expected to finish work within the next week and pave the street afterward.
The upgrade has improved water pressure and storm drainage for local residents.
🏥 Health
New data shows Montana ranks 12th nationwide for at-risk youth due to low education scores and a health ranking that highlights issues like obesity, heavy drinking, and depression — prompting local discussions on support measures.
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