Good Day
Butte
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KXLF and the Scripps Howard Fund will launch the annual 'If You Give A Child A Book...' campaign to help underserved children in poverty—focusing on kindergarten through third grade reading support. KXLF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Randy Travis brings his legacy to the Mother Lode Theater in Butte as his band and talented lead singer James Dupre perform classic hits plus Travis makes a special on-stage appearance. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte residents filed a class action lawsuit after a contamination scare on August 13th when mine water entered the municipal line and led to a do not drink order that caused financial and emotional stress. The Graybill Law Firm seeks accountability from Montana Resources and demands measures to stop future contamination—residents expect clear answers as city officials confirmed the water now meets safety standards. KXTL
- ➤ Butte residents face low air quality as wildfires across Montana fill the skies with smoke. The Bivens Creek Fire near Virginia City claimed a firefighter's life while the McAllister Fire, sparked on August 16 near Ennis Lake, has burned 3,500 acres and remains 50% contained. KXTL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced that a precautionary health advisory for a portion of the Butte-Silver Bow water system has been lifted after tests confirmed the water meets EPA safe drinking standards and that a press conference will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Rotunda. KXLF
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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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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.
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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.
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