Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montana Governor Greg Gianforte held a press conference today—saying search efforts will increase to find the shooter involved in the Anaconda bar shooting. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Police continued their search for a suspect accused of killing four people at a bar in Anaconda, so organizers cancelled Smeltermens Day events to avoid public safety risks—further details about the investigation remain limited. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival will take place this weekend in Historic Uptown Butte with music, dance, genealogy workshops and traditional Irish sports planned at various sites—centered around the Original Mineyard. The schedule runs from Friday morning, with events like a flag raising and dance performances, to Sunday afternoon—featuring an outdoor Irish Catholic mass and a hurling match. KXTL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new 2025 report from WalletHub shows Montana ranked 26th out of 51 states for having a baby — the study measured factors like birth costs, healthcare access and childcare availability. Experts say living in Big Sky Country has perks such as strong community ties — yet rising costs and rural care challenges mean families must plan carefully. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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Cruz Contreras Acoustic Performance
8-11 PM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Admission details not provided — Experience an intimate solo acoustic performance by Cruz Contreras in the beautiful setting of Butte's Covellite Theatre.
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Comedy Night Featuring Alan Bromwell
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Butte Depot — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alan Bromwell and special guests from across the country.
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Left on Tenth Concert
11:55 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $12 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience a lively performance by Left on Tenth featuring Charlie Apple in Butte.
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Thriving in Chaos: Insights with Dr. Tasha Eurich
12 AM – 1 PM — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to thrive through chaos with Dr. Tasha Eurich's transformative insights.
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Mighty Mystic Live with Sean Devine
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of reggae as Mighty Mystic brings the summer vibes to Butte.
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