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Butte
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local complex was renamed in honor of Don Peoples Sr.—the man credited with saving Butte. Peoples said that Butte is dear to his heart and he is flattered by the honor. The Montana Standard
- ➤ The Butte Community Winter Market will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April at the Elks Lodge located at 206 W. Galena St. The Montana Standard
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Lottery announced changes to Montana Millionaire that will offer more tickets and prizes this year—ticket sales open November 1 at 5:30 a.m. and the odds to win a million-dollar prize have improved. Residents can buy tickets at local retailers. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tucker Wetmore, a rising country star, played college football at Montana Tech in Butte+he suffered a severe leg injury during spring ball that ended his athletic career; he later returned to Montana, performing at the Montana State Fair on July 28 and Headwaters Country Jam last summer. KXTL
- ➤ The band Gaelic Storm will perform in Butte on October 21 — the group is known for its role in the film Titanic and its soundtrack recordings. The Montana Standard
- ➤ A ghost walk event is set for this weekend at World Museum of Mining — where costumed interpreters portray figures from Butte’s past as they guide guests through the museum grounds. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana Technological University announced fall enrollment increased nearly 4% to 2,516 students — marking the third straight year of growth. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Montana Tech Chancellor Johnny MacLean said Tuesday that the college’s 125-year legacy guides its effort to meet the nation’s needs — he promised the school will continue to rise to new watershed moments. The Montana Standard
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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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