Good morning, Butte.

Starting Feb. 3, The Covellite opens Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM while adding a new Game Night on Thursdays and Free Movie Night with popcorn each Wednesday.

The venue aims to boost community connection and creativity throughout February.

Blair Miller took over as top editor last week and now oversees print and digital operations (Montana Standard and Helena Independent Record) as part of the papers’ effort to strengthen local journalism.

Butte Community Fitness Foundation announced the full schedule for its annual winter celebration, SnöFlinga, happening this weekend in Butte—inviting locals to prepare for a day of community festivities.

Residents share real stories that sound unbelievable, like seeing herds of elk cross a highway and a grizzly bear near a fishing spot, showing that wild encounters are just part of everyday life here.

Winter usually brings icy roads + odd sightings that make living here truly unique.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks with the Bannack Association have announced an art contest celebrating 50 years of Bannack Days; artists must submit entries by March 1 to win cash prize and have their work on event merchandise.

The event will run July 18-19 at Bannack State Park (near Dillon).

Butte’s Ad Hoc Data Center Impact Committee met Tuesday to examine concerns over water usage for the proposed Sabey data center at Montana Connections; the center’s closed-loop liquid cooling system is expected to use less than 30 million gallons from Silver Lake, with a final decision expected in February.

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.