Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Army veteran Chris Grudzinski took a five-day hunt in southwestern Montana using a donated moose tag from fellow vet Steve Earle through the Purple Heart program—he planned to share 300 pounds of moose meat with service members and include extra portions in veteran gift bags. KXLF
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Great Clips is raising funds to help Shodair Children's Hospital as customers can donate any amount and receive a coupon for $2 off their next haircut through Nov. 2 — a campaign that supports local health needs. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Dusty Slay will perform his 'Neighborhood Guy' tour at Mother Lode Theater on March 7, 2026—earning broad fame from Netflix and national TV. General sale tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.—a special pre-sale begins today at 10 a.m. KXTL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana education leaders (OPI) released new guidelines for school districts on using artificial intelligence in K-12 classrooms (to show how to use AI responsibly) to help regulate classroom use. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana faces high suicide rates as teen numbers rank third and adult numbers rank second—more residents now discuss stress and anxiety and seek help. Those struggling are urged to get professional support or call the Montana Mental Health Hotline—866-903-3787 for assistance. KXTL
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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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Reverie Road
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Reverie Road as part of the Folk in Schools project.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic with Dan Mitchem
7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Enjoy an entertaining evening of local talent at this open mic night hosted by Dan Mitchem.
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People’s Choice Movie Night
7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation based — Enjoy a mystery film chosen by the audience under the stars on the big screen.
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Uptown Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter and entertainment every Thursday night this fall.
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