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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Thompson Family Food Drive in Butte mobilized 800 volunteers, raising $50,000 and 75,000 pounds of food for the local food bank. The Montana Standard
- ➤ St. James Hospital, represented by President Karen Costello, donated $50,000 to support the Butte Emergency Food Bank's backpack program, benefiting about 300 children weekly in Butte with necessary food supplies. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Butte businesses and community members held a Service of Remembrance, complete with a Tree of Remembrance, to support people grieving lost loved ones during the holidays. KXLF
- ➤ The Butte bridge competition results from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9 highlighted a strong performance by the Leary-Baker team. The Montana Standard
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement in Butte responded to various incidents including an assault on a peace officer, drug crimes, and vandalism. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Misty Gittleson, 18, is set to graduate from Montana Tech's lineman program, overcoming the challenges of being one of the few women in a traditionally male-dominated field. KXLF
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow County is set to receive a multi-million dollar EPA grant for a new community recreation and resilience hub on remediated land near the Butte Civic Center. The Montana Standard
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana's bridges are graded C-, indicating significant risks to safety and the economy, underscoring the urgent need for repair and investment. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Spencer becomes the 30th All-American in Montana Tech football history, achieving AFCA All-America second team honors and leading the team to a top 10 offensive ranking in the NAIA for 2024. KXTL
- ➤ The Butte Central Maroons, led by Coach Brodie Kelly and featuring a mix of senior leadership and promising underclassmen, embark on their 2024-25 basketball season with high expectations and challenging matchups. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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