Good Day
Butte
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Butte’s Snoflinga winter festival will run Jan. 30-Feb. 1 even with warm weather, so some events will move indoors. Montana Tech’s hockey game is rescheduled to the Butte Community Ice Center on Jan. 31 (7:30 p.m.) while the opening ceremony stays at the High Altitude Speed Skating Center. KXLF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Butte Central Catholic Schools will mark National Catholic Schools Week with an All School Mass on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church led by Bishop Vetter — the week continues with an awards ceremony on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Maroon Activities Center. KXTL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte ranks as the third coldest town in the US among cities with over 20,000 residents, averaging 40.1 F annually and adding to Montana’s record of extreme winter events. Past records include a 15 inch snowflake from 1887 and a minus 70 F reading at Rogers Pass in 1954. KXTL
- ➤ Montana is seeing record-breaking winter warmth as temperatures hit the 50s while snowfall remains scarce (state data shows plenty of snow on higher slopes), leaving residents to wonder if a true winter is coming. Local businesses that depend on winter tourism worry about a shorter season. KXTL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council voted Wednesday to send a letter to the Public Service Commission to protect ratepayers from increased utility costs tied to a proposed Sabey Data Center expansion. Some residents expressed concern about noise — reaching 120 decibels — and water usage while others welcomed the economic boost. KXLF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Butte High volunteer coach was suspended after a December youth basketball tournament altercation, while Flathead girls' soccer coach Cassandra Congdon resigned on Jan. 16 following an internal investigation. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ This Monday, the McQueen Club on Hecla invites local residents to speak for nominees of the Butte Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at 6 p.m. Selections announced in February will lead to induction ceremonies on July 24 and 25 at the Civic Center. KXTL
- ➤ Youth sports in Butte face challenges as heated parent behavior interferes with games. After a December altercation in Anaconda, referee Shawn Wetzel and local officials support new rules – ejected spectators must sit out three games to keep events safe for children. MontanaRightNow
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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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Desperate Electric Concert
7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience an electrifying night of music with Desperate Electric and StilGone.
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Butte Symphony Orchestra Dance Concert
7:00-10:00 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — $45 Adult, $15 Student — Explore the universal language of dance through vibrant music from diverse cultures.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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