Good Day
Butte
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Army Pvt. Harry David Bordner from Butte, who was a Japanese prisoner of war in World War II, had his remains officially identified 83 years after his death. The new finding gives closure to a long-lost story—affirming his service and honoring his record. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Covellite Theater at 215 W. Broadway hosted a free screening of The Addams Family with free popcorn on Wednesday. It will feature Uptown Comedy tonight with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.—a Halloween-themed karaoke event is set for Friday. KXTL
- ➤ Butte YMCA will host a Country Hoedown fundraiser with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and tickets costing $20 each or $35 for two. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Butte Daughters of Norway are preparing to make lefse for their holiday bake sale which will begin on Nov. 8—this tradition has been passed down for decades using over 350 pounds of potatoes and a family heirloom lefse roller. The bake sale promotes a long-practiced Norwegian custom in the community. KXLF
- ➤ Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply, Intermountain Hospital and the Mother Lode Theatre will host a free showing of 'Broke'—starring Wyatt Russell, Auden Thorton and Dennis Quaid at 7 p.m. today in Butte. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Buffalo Traffic Jam, a band formed by Montana State University alums, drew national attention with its debut EP and record deal after a viral success at Under the Big Sky Festival this summer — the group will release its new Take Me Home EP on October 24 and is touring to support it. KXTL
- ➤ The historic Dumas Brothel in Butte, known for eerie ghost sightings and legends of violent acts, is set to feature on Halloween tours this season—drawing local interest for its unique haunted past. Tour details are available from the Chamber of Commerce for those seeking a spine-tingling experience. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher said the county can file a lawsuit within six years over the EPA appeal on the cancellation of a $20M grant for a local center, and he called the ruling deeply disappointing. The Montana Standard
- ➤ State officials are searching for a site for a new $246 million women's prison in Butte that would add 400 beds to the state system. Butte’s Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher said residents oppose the project due to concerns over the city's sewer system, housing market, and staffing shortages—officials have requested local feedback to address these issues. MontanaRightNow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Uptown Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedy talents in Butte.
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