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Butte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Butte News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Butte and Southwest Montana. From local government and business developments to mining, public safety, education, economic growth, outdoor recreation, and community events across Silver Bow County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Montana's most historic and resilient communities, Butte News…
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Summer Hunger Surges Amid Policy Gaps | Butte News
Summer food banks are under unprecedented pressure as demand surges, especially for kids, with past policy decisions like the canceled food security survey…
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Remembering Those We Lost This Week | Butte News
Remembering Those We Lost This Week | Butte News
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Margarita Fest in Missoula | Butte News
The Northwest Margarita Fest just ended its 7th year in Missoula with a sun-drenched, all-ages celebration packed with tequila tastings, taco trucks, and a…
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Glacier Park Airport Renovation Done Early | Butte News
Glacier Park International Airport just pulled off a major runway renovation in record time—finishing early thanks to 150 workers, 14 companies, and perfect…
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Montana Standoff Ends in Courtroom No-Show | Butte News
A tense standoff in Bozeman, Montana, erupted when 43-year-old Andres Acosta resisted deputies serving him a protection order, allegedly spraying them with…
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Stabbing Stopped in Minutes | Butte News
A stabbing on East Main Street in Bozeman was stopped in under 6 minutes thanks to quick-thinking citizens and cops. A bystander brought the victim to an…
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Montana Folk Festival Hits Butte | Butte News
Montana Folk Festival is in full swing in Butte, with over 20 artists rocking six stages across Uptown for three free days of music — from folk to blues to…
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Remembering Lives That Left a Mark | Butte News
This week, we honor the lives of several remarkable individuals who passed away, each leaving a lasting impact on their communities. From Bradley Funston and…
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Bozeman Stabbing Resolved in Minutes | Butte News
A stabbing on East Main Street in Bozeman early Monday morning was swiftly contained thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, fast-responding cops, and paramedics…
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Top 5 Montana State Football Coaches | Butte News
Montana State football fans, get ready for a firestorm of debate—Josh Dugan of SWX Montana just dropped his top five head coaches in program history, ranking…
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Montana Heatwave to Peak This Weekend | Butte News
Sweltering heat is rolling into southwest Montana, with temps already hitting the 80s and soaring into the 90s by Saturday—some towns may even break records…
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Baby’s Death in Unsafe Camper | Butte News
A two-month-old baby died in horrific conditions inside a filthy, overheated camper in Manderson, Wyoming, sparking felony charges against her mother and…
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Alash Brings Tuva’s Throat Singing to Butte | Butte News
Throat-singing trio Alash from Tuva is back at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, bringing their mystical, nature-mimicking sounds to a crowd hungry for…
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Caleb Bellach Returns to Gallatin | Butte News
Caleb Bellach, a decorated former player and coach with deep roots in the Gallatin Valley, is bringing a winning formula to Gallatin High’s boys’ basketball…
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Clayton Quayle Case Finally Solved | Butte News
After 45 years, Clayton Quayle’s disappearance has finally been solved — his remains found in Revenue Flats, confirmed as homicide, sparking an active…
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White House Gets Historic Renovation | Butte News
Behind a giant tarp featuring the White House logo, historic renovations are underway at the North Portico—just the start of a massive $20M+ overhaul including…
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Vietnamese Cuisine Finds Home in Billings | Butte News
Billings just got its first dedicated Vietnamese restaurant, Phonomenal, where a Seattle transplant couple is serving up soulful classics like pho and bánh mì…
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Rattlesnakes in Montana Stay Safe Outdoors | Butte News
Rattlesnakes are waking up with warmer temps—especially in Billings—and while Montana’s got several snake species, only one bites: the rattlesnake. These…
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Montana Urged to Act on PFAS | Butte News
Scientists and activists are sounding the alarm in Montana over “forever chemicals” — PFAS — that are contaminating water, wildlife, and even drinking…
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County Lawsuit Challenges Data Center Ballot | Butte News
A fierce legal battle is unfolding in Yellowstone County over a proposed ballot initiative to require voter approval for new data centers, as the county sues…
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Butte’s Time-Travel Photo Exhibit | Butte News
Lisa Edwards turns Butte, Montana’s Park Street into a time machine with a jaw-dropping 6x13-foot photo collage—layering a 1932 black-and-white shot with…
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Butte’s Hidden History Comes Alive | Butte News
Step into Butte’s rich past with the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives, where history comes alive through donated treasures like a 1957 wedding dress still…
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State Moves Forward on Mental Health Facility | Butte News
The state is moving forward with a new forensic mental health facility on 114 acres outside Laurel, designed for defendants needing competency evaluations…
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Heatwave Hits Southwest Montana | Butte News
A major heatwave is hitting southwest Montana, with temperatures soaring into the 90s this weekend—possibly hitting the low 100s by Sunday. Officials have…
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Yellowstone Rivers Closed for Fishing | Butte News
Yellowstone’s iconic rivers are going on a fishing break—temporarily closed from 2 PM to sunrise—to protect wild trout from dangerously warm waters. Anglers…
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Trump’s NATO Pressure Cooker | Butte News
Trump’s NATO provocations are reigniting global tensions as European allies brace for more turbulence — from defense spending demands to questioning the…
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Tubman Twenty Bill Shelved by Treasury | Butte News
The U.S. Treasury has officially scrapped plans to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, with new Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the move after years of…
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Wally Funk’s Historic Space Journey | Butte News
Jeff Bezos soared into space aboard his Blue Origin rocket, joining a select crew that included his younger brother and aviation trailblazer Wally Funk—now 82…
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Yellowstone Bison, Legal Battles, and Montana Fun | Butte News
Yellowstone’s bison numbers are sparking legal fire as park officials admit the famed 3,000 figure is fiction, fueling a heated battle over management…
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Man Caught Stealing Guns on Facebook | Butte News
A neighbor in East Helena caught a thief on video stealing three guns from parked cars—and posted it to Facebook, leading cops straight to Joel Robert Milsten…
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Wilde Rabbit Pottery Brings Art to Everyday Life | Butte News
Two local potters, Racheal Marjamaa and Ilona Wilde, have launched Wilde Rabbit Pottery in Uptown Butte — a vibrant studio and shop where handmade ceramics…
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Bear Attack in Wyoming Camping Trip | Butte News
Two women camping in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains had their night turned into a nightmare when a black bear attacked their tents, ignoring gunshots and screams…
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West Heatwave Approaches | Butte News
Western Montana’s weather is flipping fast—cool showers today, then a brutal heatwave this weekend. A cold front brings scattered storms and 40s-50s lows, but…
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Fear in Gallatin Valley as ICE Activity Rises | Butte News
Fear is spreading through Montana’s Gallatin Valley as ICE ramps up enforcement, sparking panic in the Spanish-speaking community. Local estimates suggest up…
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AG Knudsen Challenges Lenient Domestic Violence Plea | Butte News
Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen is sounding the alarm over a controversial plea deal offered to Christopher Wardle, accused of strangling his wife in…
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Legionella Outbreak at Montana Hotel | Butte News
Legionella outbreak hits a Howard Johnson hotel in Billings, Montana—health officials scramble after finding the bacteria throughout the water system, linked…
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Mollie Jensen’s Legacy of Giving | Butte News
A Billings mother, Mollie Jensen, died after being struck by a car driven by 26-year-old Angelo Oulman, who allegedly was under the influence of a dangerous…
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Butte Christmas Puzzle Drops This Summer | Butte News
Butte’s Chamber of Commerce is dropping a festive Christmas puzzle this summer — yes, really — packed with local landmarks and designed by artist Eric Dowdle…
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David Cortes Torres Released to Bozeman | Butte News
David Cortes Torres is finally heading home to Bozeman after a federal judge ordered his release from immigration detention, citing no criminal history, strong…
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City’s Summer Fun Boosts Community | Butte News
The city’s summer is heating up with free, community-driven events—concerts, movie nights, and hands-on workshops designed to bring everyone together. Big…
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Quantum Threat to Digital Security | Butte News
Quantum computing is heating up as the U.S. and China race to lead, but it’s stirring serious alarm: these ultra-powerful machines could crack the encryption…
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Branding Tradition Lives at Grant-Kohrs Ranch | Butte News
Cowboys on horseback, smoke rising, and six hundred calves branded—this was no ordinary day at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Celebrating its 249th anniversary with a…
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Reyna Grande’s Double Literary Triumph | Butte News
Reyna Grande’s powerful memoir “The In-Between Worlds” just won two major literary awards—the 2023 American Book Award and the 2023 National Book Critics…
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Crip Camp Screening at Butte Library | Butte News
Don’t miss the powerful screening of “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Library on July 17th at 2 PM — where a generation of…
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Meet Karin Slaughter Virtually | Butte News
Get ready to chat with bestselling author Karin Slaughter virtually on July 14th at 5 PM — hosted by the Butte Public Library! Register with your email to join…
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Killer Queen Brings Queen Magic Live | Butte News
Get ready to roar like Freddie Mercury—Killer Queen, the legendary tribute band, is hitting the stage at the Mother Lode Theatre on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7…
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Two Companies Navigate Wild Rapids | Butte News
Two Companies Navigate Wild Rapids | Butte News
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Second Major Heat Wave Hits 22 States | Butte News
A second major heat wave is barreling toward 22 states next week, following an already brutal stretch of extreme temperatures. Experts warn this could be a…
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Judge Orders Release Amid Immigration Debate | Butte News
A 20-year-old from Bozeman was ordered released by a federal judge after being detained by ICE in a major operation targeting around 40 individuals. His lawyer…
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Trump Ordered to Pay Carroll Millions | Butte News
A judge has greenlit the payment of millions to E. Jean Carroll, sealing a civil verdict that found Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation — a…
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Blackfoot River Closure Alert | Butte News
Get ready to adjust your float plans—starting August 1st, the last two miles of the Blackfoot River below the Weigh Station boat launch are officially closed…
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Vigilante 77 Rally: Precision on Wheels | Butte News
Get ready to rev your engines for the high-stakes Vigilante 77 Rally, hitting Virginia City from July 17th to 20th — a point-to-point showdown where precision…
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Billings Hotel Battles Legionella Outbreak | Butte News
Billings is on high alert as a local hotel partners with city and county health officials to combat a serious Legionella outbreak. The hotel, fully…
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Butte Lottery Winners Celebrate Big Wins | Butte News
Butte’s lucky lottery winners are lighting up the state—two tickets bought at Yurick’s alone netted $10K and $3K, while Missoula’s $30K Powerball winner…
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Lumexa Data Breach Exposes Montana Residents | Butte News
A North Carolina imaging company, Lumexa, suffered a major data breach in early April, exposing personal and medical info of nearly 3,000 people…
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Fireworks Destroying Portable Toilets | Butte News
A Billings portable toilet business owner is facing a shocking surge in vandalism—13 units destroyed by fireworks in just one year, costing thousands to…
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Heatwave Alert for Southwest Montana | Butte News
Get ready for a major heatwave hitting southwest Montana this weekend — with temperatures soaring into the 90s under a stubborn high-pressure dome, bringing…
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AG Knudsen Faces Pressure Over Wardle Plea | Butte News
Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen is under pressure to stop a controversial plea deal in Gallatin County involving Christopher Wardle, accused of…
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Billings Airport Goes Ticketless | Butte News
Billings Logan Airport is ditching paper tickets starting July 21st, rolling out a sleek, ticketless parking system that lets you scan a QR code and pay via…
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Gallatin Valley Steps Up for Immigrant Families | Butte News
When immigration enforcement hits close to home, the Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley team is racing to respond—helping families find detained loved ones, connect…