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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belmont Senior Citizens Center in Butte began April with regular bingo, pinochle, and exercise classes and will hold special events like movie days, craft circles, and an Easter dinner later this month. The center at 615 E. Mercury provides rides for medical appointments and shopping — helping seniors join in easily. KXTL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new patent-pending 'FE' pie cherry was introduced that may challenge Montana's famed Flathead Cherry. The variety developed from a North Star cherry tree planted in Great Falls by Frances McCartney and shows a darker color and sweeter taste — qualities that local growers may find appealing. KXTL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 1, the FBI increased its presence in Montana by deploying 60 agents across 10 field offices as part of Operation Not Forgotten to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous persons—cooperating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Community Response Plans to bring long-awaited justice to affected families. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ben Kenealey—a neon bender from Dillon—restored the landmark M&M sign in Uptown Butte using 565 feet of new glass tubing; the sign was re-lit March 16 after it was stored following a nearly four-year-old fire. The Montana Standard
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana lawmakers are reviewing Senate Bill 136 which would remove consent as a defense in physician-assisted suicide cases; the bill passed the Senate on February 7th and was endorsed by the House Judiciary Committee on March 25th. Supporters say it upholds the sanctity of life while opponents—such as terminally ill Dan Steffensen—argue it limits end-of-life choices. KXTL
- ➤ Lawmakers and energy officials clashed Tuesday at the Capitol over HB 877 that would remove the Public Service Commission's power to review large electricity loads from data centers planning to use up to 400 megawatts from Colstrip — supporters say the change will drive economic growth. Opponents warn the move could force rate hikes and strain the power grid — critics say existing customers may end up paying more. The Montana Standard
- ➤ Montana’s right-to-die debate is unclear as state Sen. Carl Glimm sponsors Senate Bill 136 to remove doctor protections—he says the change is needed to prevent abuse in end-of-life care. Leslie Mutchler, who lost her father and son to long illnesses, opposes the measure and hopes to put the issue on the ballot in the future—arguing that lawmakers should not decide when suffering is too much. KXLF
- ➤ Montana residents must update their driver’s licenses to a Real ID by May 7 if they plan to fly or use federal buildings—passport or another approved ID is an acceptable alternative. The quick update takes less than 15 minutes when you show two documents that prove your identity and address. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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