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Butte
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte will host a Service of Remembrance on November 20 to honor local residents and their loved ones. Organizers said the event—open to all families—will offer a quiet time for the community to reflect. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Family and friends gathered at East Middle School for a memorial ceremony honoring the 24 Butte men who fought and died in the Vietnam War—local community members paid their quiet tribute. The Montana Standard
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana drivers are warned to drive slowly and keep an eye out for wildlife such as deer and elk when following Montana Department of Transportation safety tips. The advice includes buckling up, scanning roadsides, and using high beams in low light conditions—steps designed to help avoid dangerous collisions. KXTL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Matt's Place—an iconic burger restaurant—reopened in late October under new owners Daniel Lee and Lyndee Elmer after a four-year closure following the previous owner's death. The historic drive-in now serves its classic burgers, fries and shakes from Thursday to Monday between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and plans to extend hours next summer with additional staffing. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Butte has held high-stakes dice games each holiday season since the 1970s—locals recount big wins and losses, with some bets reaching $10,000. Rumors indicate that a popular dice game night before Thanksgiving adds a unique local twist to the tradition. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials are reviewing two $450,000 proposals for the purchase of the Business Development Center in Butte and will recommend one offer to the Council of Commissioners in the coming weeks—further details are pending review. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Headframe Spirits, a Butte whiskey maker, donated over $4,000 to the local women's health fund to help with tests after cervical and breast cancer screenings. The company has run this six-year campaign—adding a dollar from every sale of its special Orphan Girl cream liquor bottle each October. KXLF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Tech men's team climbed to No. 6 in the NAIA rankings after key wins over Eastern Oregon and others and will play today at 5 p.m. against Northwest University—while the women's team reached a historic No. 21 ranking and will hit the road for conference games next week. KXTL
- ➤ Local organizers in Butte have set a series of races for Thanksgiving Day — the event will feature multiple courses designed for runners of all levels. The races aim to offer a festive and healthy start to the holiday. The Montana Standard
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After The Snowfall: A Ski Movie Fundraiser
7-1 a.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Fundraiser event — Kick off the winter season with a ski movie and support a local cause.
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Jordan Lane Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $15ADV | $25DOS — Enjoy a lively night of music with Jordan Lane in the heart of Butte.
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Mojo Risin' Tribute to The Doors
8-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $10 ADV | $15 DOS — Celebrate the iconic music of The Doors with an energetic tribute performance in Butte.
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