Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nine previously uncommemorated victims of the 1895 Kenyon-Connell Warehouse Explosion in Butte, which killed 58 people, were honored with headstones in a recent ceremony. KXLF
- ➤ The 10th annual Montana Winter Festival SnöFlinga, scheduled for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in Butte, celebrates a decade of winter recreation and community togetherness, featuring a wide range of accessible activities for all ages and abilities. The Montana Standard
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement in Butte dealt with several incidents including a false report by a man who hit a building, multiple cases of DUI, intent to distribute drugs, and criminal child endangerment. The Montana Standard
- ➤ A former Montana Tech associate athletic director, Nicholas Bowsher, faces additional sex-trafficking charges alongside prior drug allegations. The Montana Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana Tech's Highlands College students completed a modular home to help combat rising housing prices in Butte, Montana, offering a hands-on educational experience while contributing to affordable housing solutions. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Tech Orediggers men's basketball team is ranked 11th in the first NAIA coaches' poll of 2025, showcasing a solid 14-2 record and leading Frontier Conference teams. KXTL
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