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Butte
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butte Elks Lodge will host a Singo fundraiser starting 5:30 p.m. Friday for the Orphan Girl Children's Theater, a community Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, and an Elton John tribute by Fred Crase at 8 p.m. Saturday. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Elling House Arts and Humanities Center at (404 E. Idaho St.) in Virginia City is set to host the annual Winter Chautauqua on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event will feature arts and humanities sessions for the local community. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Survivor fans in Montana are hunting for a hidden immunity idol after a clue dropped online Feb. 10 + searches are focused around Missoula and the University of Montana + the nationwide scavenger hunt leads up to the Season 50 premiere on Feb. 25. KXTL
- ➤ Mother Lode is hosting its annual raffle *to support theatre upgrades*; one winner will choose from five vacation trips as past draws helped update lighting, sound controls and power distribution systems. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Butte is set to host the Fly Fishing Film Tour that spotlights wild places — inspiring conservation stories and dedicated fly fishers. The event is part of the 2026 film lineup and celebrates the local fly fishing culture. The Montana Standard
- ➤ The Backcountry Film Festival (now in its 21st season) sponsored by Winter Wildlands Alliance celebrates films that show the strength and spirit of local winter adventurers, offering an inspiring look at life during the colder months. The Montana Standard
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana environmental groups and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have asked a federal judge to reject the state’s new water rules, arguing they risk harming local fish and lakes + urging a review of nutrient pollution controls. The Montana Standard
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Ed Lester and Prevention and Wellness warn parents and teens about underage drinking at remote parties as graduation season nears, citing that alcohol (which harms brain development) increases safety risks in areas with limited cell coverage. KXLF
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent analysis forecasted Montana home prices may approach $932,000 by 2030 and that buyers would need incomes over $190,000 to manage costs (implying a 144% affordability gap relative to current incomes). KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana and Montana State will compete in the Brawl of the Wild basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 14 on The Spot - MTN, with the women's contest starting at 2 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena and the men's contest set for 7 p.m. KXLF
- ➤ The Butte Sports Hall of Fame inducted 12 individuals and 5 teams on Wednesday, honoring local sports legends including Susie Hogart-Harrington and Don Peoples Jr. The green jacket ceremony for the class of 2026 will take place Friday, July 24 at the Civic Center. MontanaRightNow
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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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