Thursday, August 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, September 6, the Butte Food Festival will take place in Uptown Butte featuring food trucks, family fun and the soft opening of the Cleveland Market on East Galena Street; visitors are encouraged to donate nonperishable food to support local food pantries—each donation enters a raffle for a basket of goodies. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an after party starting at 8 p.m. at the Covellite Theater. KXTL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A gas leak near Butte Family YMCA caused road closures today—utility crews responded and are monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. MontanaRightNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Right Now Cleaning Butte, a state-certified company, has cleaned up meth-contaminated sites in Butte where workers found children's toys mixed with hazardous waste. Owner Wanda Matter said her team of three uses specialized methods and industrial hygienist tests to ensure that homes meet cleanup standards—highlighting the serious impact of meth residue on the community. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Jurors began deliberations on Wednesday in Butte to decide if 44-year-old Adam Lee McPhie is guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor in a house over a three-year period—defense attorneys claim the allegations are false and note no physical evidence was presented. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Montana DEQ issued a do not consume water order for residents south of Front Street in Butte-Silver Bow after contaminants entered the potable system due to an over pressurization event at Montana Resources—Public Works Director Mark Neary said efforts to restore safe water are underway. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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~ Rumi
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