Good Day
Butte
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte police are seeking teams to join the Polar Plunge on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. near the Back Nine restaurant at Stodden Park (this event will raise funds to help cover travel and lodging for Special Olympics participants). KXLF
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mother Lode Theater urges locals to buy tickets directly for the Vitamin String Quartet concert on February 9 to avoid Ticketmaster fees; the theater at 316 W. Park Street offers affordable seats + many options remain available. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed that a mule deer buck from Hunting District 419 east of Stanford tested positive for chronic wasting disease — the first case in this district. Hunters are urged to submit samples so wildlife managers can track the disease. KXTL
- ➤ An EPA meeting later this month in Butte may share a new plan for addressing toxic lead cleanup after local watchdogs criticized the high trigger level for action. The Montana Standard
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday evening, Butte Central edged Frenchtown 74-71 at Maroon Activities Center with a last-second basket by Giovanni Fantini. The Maroons improved to 7-1 and will face Hamilton on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Hamilton High School. KXTL
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Tuesday Night Open Mic
7 PM – 1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No Cover — Enjoy a night of local talent hosted by Aaron Armstrong in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Misery Screening
7-10 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Experience the suspense of the classic 1990 film Misery on the big screen.
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Tuesday Night Open Mic with Aaron Armstrong
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — No cover (cash tips appreciated) — Enjoy an evening of diverse local talent at this open mic night.
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Little Shop of Horrors Screening
7 p.m.–1 a.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Donation Based — Enjoy a free screening of the cult classic musical horror comedy from 1986.
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SNöFLINGA Opening Ceremonies
5-9 p.m. — U.S. High Altitude Speed Skating Center — Free ice skate rentals — Celebrate the SNöFLINGA with fun activities for all ages at the skating center.
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Outdoor Hockey Showdown
4-7 p.m. — Leonard Field — Free entry — Celebrate Montana Tech's 125 years with thrilling outdoor hockey action on Leonard Field.
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Try Hockey!
2-3:30 p.m. — Butte Community Ice Center — Free entry — Experience the thrill of sled and stand-up hockey in a welcoming community setting.
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