Good morning, Butte.

The Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse is lighting up with creative jack-o-lanterns made by local departments for a Halloween display—visitors can vote for their favorite design by placing one vote per person outside Chief Executive J.P.

Gallagher’s office. The contest brings a festive spirit to the courthouse during this Halloween season.

Central is preparing its annual turkey dinner for local residents.

Officials say more details will be shared soon — including the time and location.

This Halloween, the Rocker neighborhood in Butte welcomed over 1,500 trick-or-treaters—showing a strong community spirit.

Other areas like The Drives, Big Butte and the Lower Westside hosted safe celebrations for local families.

Washington couple Daniel Lee and Lyndee Elmer bought Butte's historic Matt’s Place Drive-In, which closed six years ago, and plan to reopen it by Halloween or early November—keeping its original menu and local tradition alive.

They aim to honor the diner’s 94-year history and bring it into its next 100 years.

An exhibit celebrating all creatures, great and small opened today in Butte—offering creative displays that highlight how animals impact our lives.

The government shutdown has lasted 23 days and slowed Montana farmers by delaying disaster payments and access to USDA reports needed for market decisions.

Fifth-generation farmer Ty Kraft said he saw no direct impact while local FSA offices reopened Thursday—helping ease the economic strain in rural areas.

Gov. Gianforte said that Montana is fighting addiction with a $300M boost for behavioral health programs and the HEART Initiative—crediting a Butte emergency declaration with lowering fentanyl deaths from 10 in 2022 to zero in 2024.

However, he warned that overdose deaths remain a concern across the state.

Residents of Butte can access free metals testing through the Residential Metals Abatement Program—this initiative tests soil and homes for lead and other heavy metals to help reduce exposure risks.

Montana homeowners are urged to winterize their sprinkler systems — a step that helps prevent expensive spring repairs; they should also cover exposed pipes and clean gutters to avoid water damage and ice dams.

These tasks are vital before the heavy snow begins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday Night Open Mic

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Experience an exciting evening of local talent hosted by Dan Mitchem.

Uptown Comedy Night

8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy a night of laughter every Thursday this fall in Butte.