Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The children's book 'Oliver the Osprey' will be showcased with a signing by its creators at the Uptown Butte Christmas Stroll, aiming to educate young readers on osprey conservation. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Santa Claus will visit Butte for a free breakfast event for children under 12 on Dec. 14, alongside other local activities including a blood drive and a free book giveaway at the Butte Public Library. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Christmas tree sales at Adult & Teen Challenge support men overcoming addiction by providing them an opportunity to engage with the community and rebuild trust. KXLF
- ➤ The annual Harrington Pepsi/Butte Cares Clothing Drive at Butte Plaza Mall needs volunteers to help sort and prepare donations for a free distribution event this Saturday. KXTL
- ➤ Carolyn Cornelius decorates 100 Christmas trees at Big Sky Senior Living in Butte to bring joy to residents and supports her cat sanctuary with a tree auction. KXLF
- ➤ Butte gears up for a day of charitable efforts with the annual Harrington Pepsi Clothing Drive and Thompson Family Food Drive, encouraging community contributions of food, toiletries, and financial donations. KXTL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement in Butte responds to a series of crimes including DUIs and vehicle thefts. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two artists, Lisa Wareham and Peg Amtzis, collaborate to showcase their work during the Uptown Butte Christmas Stroll, blending historic and modern elements of Butte. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana Tech is set to receive over $40 million from the state legislature for major campus renovations, including updates to Main Hall and Engineering Hall, with the master plan report due by early 2025 and construction expected in spring 2026. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BrucePac recalls nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products nationwide after detecting Listeria contamination, urging consumers to check labels and dispose of affected products. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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