Good morning, Butte.

A local tour operator is running a haunting trolley tour that takes residents through Butte’s dark past—showing key sites linked to the town’s tragic events.

A proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule aims to restore public access and boost forest management along nearly 45 million acres in Montana—local agriculture leaders say the change may ease fire risk and help revive timber and grazing resources.

The Butte Council of Commissioners agreed to send the state data on a new women’s prison by October 16th—officials said most residents oppose the project.

They warned a 400-bed facility might strain the city’s sewer system and pull staff from the local detention center.

St. James hospital has been reverified as a trauma center after a strict review—confirming it meets high standards for emergency care.

Officials say the designation shows the facility is ready to treat patients with serious injuries.

Research from Vantage Point shows that nearly 30 percent of Montanans have had an intimate relationship with artificial intelligence and over half have used AI for advice—ChatGPT is the leading platform.

The study indicates a shift in dating habits as technology becomes a part of personal relationships.

Butte High Bulldogs football team will travel to Kalispell this Saturday to face the Flathead Braves — with varsity at 6 p.m., Frosh at 11 a.m., and JV at 2 p.m. The Bulldogs are also set to play volleyball and soccer on Tuesday and Thursday — and their cross country team will head to Helena for the 7 on 7 meet starting at noon.

The Butte Central Maroons will host the Blocktober Classic volleyball tournament starting Friday at 9 a.m. at the Butte Civic Center and Maroon Activity Center plus teams from many communities will compete as the school also prepares for a cross country meet in Helena on Thursday and a football game against Frenchtown on Friday.

People’s Choice Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — The audience picks the frightful film for a night of cinematic thrills.

6 Hours of Disco Mountain Bike Race

9 AM – 3 PM — Discovery Ski Area — Entry fee required — Race against the clock to complete as many laps as possible in this thrilling mountain biking event.

NRAER Fall Conference

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Copper King Convention Center — Cost varies — Discover entrepreneurial insights and networking opportunities for educators and providers in the visual impairment community.

Scream (1996) Screening

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation based — Enjoy a classic horror film on the big screen with friends.

Uptown Comedy Night at Covellite Theatre

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Yee-haw, let’s laugh all through fall in Butte!

SWEet Race 5k Fundraiser 2024

3:00 – 6:30 p.m. — 45 Three Bears Drive, Butte, MT — Entry fee applies — Support Montana Tech's Society of Women Engineers with a scenic 5k run around Blacktail Loop.

Uptown Comedy at the Covellite Theatre

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a night filled with laughter and comedic performances in Butte this fall.

Tuesday Night Open Mic with Aaron Armstrong

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a night of diverse local talent at an inviting open mic hosted by Aaron Armstrong.

The Brothers Grimm Screening

8-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation-based entry — Enjoy a fantasy adventure with The Brothers Grimm on the big screen.

Tuesday Night Open Mic with Dan Mitchem

7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Experience an evening of creative expression at the open mic hosted by Dan Mitchem.