Good Day
Butte
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Events in Anaconda have been put on pause as community leaders respond to the recent tragedy that shook our area, canceling Smelterman's Day and postponing the Christmas for Kids auction while families cope with the fallout from last Friday's shootings—plans for a new auction date will be announced soon. The Christmas for Kids program will still take place in December as scheduled. KXTL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on I-90 near Butte in Jefferson County. MontanaRightNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Granite County Sheriff Rico Barkell said on Wednesday that residents should continue their daily routines while law enforcement keeps searching for Michael Brown—accused in the August 1 mass shooting in Anaconda that killed four people, and he noted there is no indication Brown is in Granite County. KXLF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Butte will host the An Ri Ra Irish Festival beginning Friday, Aug. 8—three days of free music, dance, and Irish heritage classes will take place at the Original Mine Yard. The event will feature acts from Trinity Academy and local Tiernan Dancers. KXLF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow is launching a home improvement program to help homeowners 50 and older add safety features such as grab bars and anti-slip tape if they meet income and mortgage guidelines. Applicants must complete a fall screening and safety assessment and apply by August 31st—paper applications are available at the courthouse and online options are accepted. KXTL
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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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