Good morning, Butte.

Butte's Belmont Senior Center is hosting a busy week for seniors with fresh, noon meals and varied events such as sneakers exercise class and bingo on Monday; cinnamon rolls and coffee Tuesday; tech nurses on Wednesday; wood carving Thursday; and trivia Friday.

Call the center for details.

Town Pump Charitable Foundation is announcing a $100,000 annual sponsorship + supporting Special Olympics Montana, strengthening opportunities for local athletes and community inclusion.

Local firefighters responded to an early-morning fire at a residence in the Jerry Creek area (between Divide and Dewey) on Thursday, with the incident reported as contained soon after the alarm.

Country star Luke Bryan will perform at the First Interstate Arena at MetraPark in Billings on Friday, July 31 with special guests.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. and fans can enter XL Country’s contest to win early access.

A new museum and liquor line honoring Butte native Evel Knievel will open in Las Vegas this April.

Filmmaker Lathan McKay, who started a smaller tribute in Kansas, will return in March to launch Evel Spirits in Butte.

Butte Central Catholic Schools will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week today, joining over 5,800 schools + 1.6 million students nationwide.

A repository siting committee rejected a controversial site near Centerville and the Berkeley Pit (for now) and will propose expanding the existing Butte Mine Waste Repository to handle corridor wastes.

Sabey asked for an extension on its data center land deal, and Butte-Silver Bow commissioners will review the request in the coming weeks (exact timing to be determined).

Montana Tech announced its 2026 football schedule via the Frontier Conference, with home games starting on Saturday, Sept.

5 against Carroll Colleges and featuring matchups with Southern Oregon and Rocky Mountain Colleges. Game times will be posted on the athletics website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Desperate Electric Concert

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience an electrifying night of music with Desperate Electric and StilGone.

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.