Good Day
Butte
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 10 a.m., the annual Butte Cares/Harrington Pepsi Clothing Drive offers free winter gear — including hats, coats, gloves and more — and hot dogs for anyone in need at Butte Plaza Mall. Local businesses and residents helped collect donations for this community event. KXTL
- ➤ The 37th Thompson Family Food Drive begins today in Butte as residents and businesses leave nonperishable food and money donations on their front porches for volunteer pick-up. Organizers aim to collect 100,000 pounds of food (and $85,000) to support the Emergency Food Bank. KXLF
- ➤ Jim Killoy was honored as a Butte Local Heroes honoree for his deep knowledge of mining history. He generously shares his expertise to keep Butte’s legacy alive. The Montana Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During the holidays, local families celebrate a longstanding tradition of baking peanut butter cookies, Montana’s favorite Christmas treat. The custom — which often features a Hershey Kiss in the center of each cookie — brings warmth to family gatherings. KXTL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A survey of 118 locals shows that 63.5% set their home thermostats from 65 to 70° for comfort as snow falls ahead of winter’s start on Dec. 21. Many residents also use wood stoves to add extra warmth during the cold season. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Butte is buzzing as Montana Tech’s undefeated Orediggers will play in a home playoff game tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Alumni Colosseum on Bob Green Field against the College of Idaho, and local fans are eager to celebrate the team’s success. KXLF
- ➤ Butte Central athletes begin their winter sports season this week with freshman basketball in Livingston Tuesday evening, a wrestling mixer at the Maroon Activities Center Thursday, and wrestling, swimming and varsity basketball matches Friday and Saturday in Whitehall, Frenchtown and Three Forks. KXTL
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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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Tuesday Night Open Mic with Kane O'Neill
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Enjoy a variety of local talent at this cozy open mic night.
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Holiday Cabaret: Wreck the Halls
7:30-11:50 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $10 for single seat, $65 for table — Celebrate the holidays with a lively cabaret performance full of entertainment.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening
7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation Based | Free Event — Enjoy a classic holiday comedy on the big screen with family and friends.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic with Kane O'Neill
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover — Share the stage at an open mic hosted by Kane O'Neill and support local talent.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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