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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Butte. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A beloved McDonald’s in Columbus will close its doors on April 30 due to a sinking building—making rebuilding unsustainable—and ending 30 years of service for local residents. KXTL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend a Montana man used AI to write a country song about rising property taxes — Frontier Institute CEO Kendall Cotton then had another AI complete the song with lyrics that capture local tax concerns. The piece uses creative lyrics to spotlight how rising taxes affect property owners. KXTL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana Tech will host in-person Registration Rallies on May 2nd and June 13th to help students register for Fall 2025 with campus tours, advisor sessions, and lunch provided — virtual options are available for those who cannot attend. Montana Tech
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA has issued a Class II recall on several generic drugs from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals after quality control issues were found at its India facility. Montanans are urged to check their medication labels and consult their pharmacists before stopping any treatment+ dispose of recalled meds through approved programs. KXTL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Bulldogs begin their week at Butte High with Girls Softball playing a road game in Kalispell at 1pm, the Track team traveling to Missoula for a Top Ten meet at 3:45pm, and the Tennis team hosting Missoula Hellgate at 2pm, while later contests include home softball on Saturday, Boys Baseball games on Thursday and Saturday at Three Legends Stadium, and additional meets in Track and Field and Tennis. The school’s Orchestra, Concert Choir, Band and Varsity Choir will perform in Dillon on Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 7pm — offering a week full of exciting sports and music. KXTL
- ➤ Today the Butte Central Maroons begin a busy week as the varsity baseball team hosts Park High at Three Legends Stadium at 3 p.m. while the JVs play at 5 p.m.—the schedule also includes Tuesday track and tennis contests in Missoula and Dillon, with softball games on Wednesday, additional baseball and track meets on Thursday, and tournaments on Friday and Saturday at local venues. KXTL
- ➤ Tommy Mellott, Montana State's standout quarterback and local favorite, impressed in his final game in Frisco, TX and met with NFL teams as he prepares for the upcoming draft. He recorded a 4.39 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical—details that have teams considering him for wide receiver or special teams while locals await his next move. KXTL
TRAVEL NEWS
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USPA Tested & Open 2025 Montana State Championship
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — ADONIS Strength & Fitness — $15 entry for spectators — Watch top lifters compete in both tested and non-tested divisions.
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Butte Mineral & Gem Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Adults $3, Children free — Discover stunning minerals and gems while enjoying games and activities for the kids.
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