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Butte
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belmont Senior Center in Butte said uncertainty over federal grant funding has put its Meals on Wheels program at risk as a pause on funds threatens the part—37%—that covers each $12 meal while donations support the rest. The program currently feeds about 200 seniors at home and serves an extra 300 meals at the center, leaving staff worried that any funding cuts could disrupt these essential services. KXLF
- ➤ A new study by Safewise shows the top 5 safest towns in Montana based on property crime, violent crime + natural disaster risks. The study found that 56% of Montanans feel safe compared to the 48% national average. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Butte residents can enjoy free movies and popcorn at Covellite Theater at 215 W. Broadway today — the theater shows a new film every Wednesday in April with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the film starting at 8 p.m. KXTL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Retail forecasts for 2025 predict up to 15,000 store closures this year, more than double last year's 7,325 and breaking previous records, and a Joann store has already shut down locally. Walmart recently announced it will close 11 stores nationwide while its local locations remain open — more closures may come as economic challenges continue. KXTL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana saw a 33% drop in flu cases from 680 to 454 and flu hospitalizations cut by more than half last week—while COVID-19 cases and RSV rates fell—bringing cautious relief after a harsh winter that claimed 48 flu and 21 COVID deaths. KXTL
- ➤ Butte-Silver Bow Health Department said many residents do not know about the 988 hotline that helps people in mental health crisis. They are hosting a poster design contest that accepts entries until April 18 + the winning designs will be shown around town. KXLF
TRAVEL NEWS
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