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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow becomes the first city in Montana to introduce 'Copper,' a 24/7 web assistant offering bilingual support in 71 languages to improve access to city services. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The YMCA's third annual Country Hoedown fundraiser is set for October 24 at the Butte Depot, featuring activities, auctions, and food. The Montana Standard
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The FBI warns of an increase in scams in Montana, highlighting five types including cryptocurrency, romance, real estate, tech support, and impersonation frauds, urging residents to stay vigilant. KXTL
- ➤ A Butte man was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl, following a law enforcement operation that found drugs in his vehicle. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Evel Knievel, remembered for his daring stunts, displayed contrasting deeds that made him either a hero or a villain in the memories of those in Butte, Montana. KXTL
- ➤ Leonis Legion will present his novel 'Pyre' focusing on serious social issues, at the Butte Public Library on Oct. 22. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Julie Bushmaker will discuss the history of Butte's nursing, focusing on the legacy of St. James Hospital’s School of Nursing, at Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives. The Montana Standard
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two black bear cubs captured in Butte, Montana, will be placed in a zoo due to their lack of fear of humans and dependency on unsecured garbage, following the euthanization of their mother. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana's Commissioner for Political Practices found Butte sheriff candidate Mike Gage and Immanuel Security failed to report nearly $9,000 in radio ads, a mistake Gage attributes to inexperience; the matter has been referred for further action. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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