Good morning, Butte.

The Sunrise Kiwanis Club in Butte donated nearly a ton of potatoes to West, Kennedy and Emerson elementary schools + the food will be given to parents at upcoming parent-teacher conferences to help families as SNAP benefits and food bank supplies decline.

On Halloween night, pranksters hoisted Sinclair Gas Station’s 270-pound green dinosaur to the top of the M trail, and Saturday morning local rescuers led by the Huntley family retrieved it using straps—guiding the mascot safely home as hikers cheered.

Today the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation donated $50,000 to the Butte Emergency Food Bank after Butte declared an emergency in response to federal SNAP cuts during the government shutdown.

Officials from Montana Resources delivered the grant — supporting the food bank as it handled an average of 10 new clients each day.

Tractor Supply will open its new Butte store with a ribbon-cutting planned for Saturday — the company reported operating 2,364 Tractor Supply stores and 206 Petsense outlets as of Sept.

27. Local customers can expect more retail options from the expanding chain.

Butte’s Daughters of Norway remain a respected local group that has maintained Norwegian traditions and cultural heritage—standing as a key part of the town’s historic fabric.

A weekend of Celtic music will take place at Covellite Theater in Butte as Reverie Road’s intimate concert is scheduled for Saturday and a series of Irish fiddling, flute, and Ceili dance workshops will be held on Sunday—offering locals a chance to enjoy traditional Irish art and hands-on learning.

Montana Commissioner James Brown warned insurers today not to block Medicare Advantage plan access for seniors by using tactics like removing enrollment forms and cutting off agent commissions — his office said it will act if companies continue these practices.

He noted the move aims to protect consumers from unfair and potentially illegal actions.

Butte SPIRIT Homes expanded its addiction recovery program by purchasing a new residence in October that will open in December — the facility will add eight beds for men in transitional recovery to meet rising demand.

New data from MovingPlace shows that Montana ranks 12th in the nation for lemon homes — over half of these houses may need foundational repairs.

Homebuyers should note that even charming houses with mountain views can hide costly issues like plumbing, window failures and water damage.

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.

Discovery Ski Patrol Annual Fundraiser

6-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Contributions encouraged — Engage in a night of winter-themed entertainment supporting ski safety and community involvement.

Tuesday Night Open Mic

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Dan Mitchem in a cozy atmosphere.

Tuesday Night Open Mic

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Kane O'Neill in a vibrant theatre setting.

Happy Ska-lidays 2025

8 PM – 2 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $ — Celebrate the holiday season with a lively night of ska music featuring Big Ska Country and Big Mosquito.