Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Butte.
Little Caesars Love Kitchen served free pizza to Butte's homeless at the Butte Rescue Mission today—its latest stop in a nationwide effort to feed those in need.
A tactical operation is in progress in Butte that has shut down Park Street plus law enforcement works to secure the area.
Butte law enforcement shut down Park Street after a two-hour standoff at a residence on Park and Clark where a 44-year-old suspect, who was suicidal and had children present, surrendered—he now faces a mental evaluation and potential charges.
Police cleared West Park Street in Butte after a tactical operation led to one arrest, and officials said the area was safe—traffic was expected to resume soon.
Butte Police are engaged in a tactical operation on West Park Street between the 400 and 800 blocks—Sheriff Ed Lester advises the public to stay away from the area.
Canadian visitors to Montana are down more than 30 percent this summer—officials say this drop worries the local economy and has led the state to focus on domestic travel.
The decline has struck harder than in other border states as fewer Canadians cross at points like Sweetgrass and Roosville.
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division launched Montana Mobile IDs on Tuesday to let citizens add a digital version of their driver license to their phone wallets.
The new system lets users verify their identity in-person and online and will be verified by the Montana Highway Patrol by the end of the year.
The FDA today warned shoppers about Great Value shrimp sold at Walmart after tests detected Cesium-137—none of the contaminated shrimp were sold in Montana.
Customers with recalled lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, or 8005539-1 should check their freezers—discard any affected products immediately.
Butte officials replaced the 'Do Not Consume' order with a Health Advisory that warns at-risk residents about possible water supply contamination—concerns arose after potential contaminants may have tainted the water.
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.
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.
Jeff Crosby Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Cost varies — Experience intelligent lyrics and great music from the Jeff Crosby Band in a vibrant atmosphere.
Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience rock legends L.A. Guns and Tom Keifer live in concert.
Understanding English Spelling with Gabe Henry
12 AM – 1 PM — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — Explore the amusing history and oddities of English spelling in this engaging discussion with author Gabe Henry.
Beats and Bubbles
6-9 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donations appreciated — Enjoy a family-friendly EDM night with great music and a vibrant atmosphere.
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