Good morning, Butte.

Montana Tech professor Michael Masters taught a course on UFO phenomena yesterday in Butte that challenges students to research credible sources and examine the science and history behind unidentified flying objects.

The course is one of the few nationwide to treat the subject as evidence-based inquiry.

Montana residents must follow state guidelines as it is illegal to throw away hazardous items like lithium batteries or old electronics in the trash.

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality advises bringing them to drop-off sites (for example, Logan Landfill and the Bozeman Convenience Site).

The Butte-Silver Bow Council approved a six-month extension for the Sabey data center land deal today, and a council official said another extension may be needed this summer if Sabey agrees.

Montana's top romantic restaurants are ranked using real diner reviews and offer cozy settings for anniversary dinners and date nights.

The updated 2026 list guides locals to select a memorable dining spot in Big Sky Country.

A historic building (once home to the Butte Pre-Release Center) is on the market for nearly $2M after the center moved to a larger facility six months ago in Uptown Butte.

Montana athletes are competing in Italy at the Winter Olympics — running from today through Feb.

22 — as Jake Sanderson leads Team USA in hockey while Konnor Ralph and Katie Verderber represent Big Sky in skiing and Paralympic curling.

Montana Tech Orediggers will unveil a new video scoreboard + interactive scorer’s table Friday at the HPER complex in partnership with Valley Bank, promising clear, live game stats and exciting visuals for fans.

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.