Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025:
TOP HEADLINES:
Excitement as Miss Montana Competition Celebrates 75 Years in Butte
This weekend, contestants competed for the title of Miss Montana at a special 75th-anniversary event in Butte, featuring intense rehearsals and excitement.
KPRK Radio Lands $250,000 Grant for Restoration and Community Amphitheater in Livingston
KPRK Radio in Livingston receives a $250,000 grant for restoration, including a historic spire and an amphitheater to support local artists and community events.
Gardner Woman Chased by Protective Doe While Walking Dogs; Wildlife Officials Offer Insights
A Gardner woman walking her dogs was chased and trampled by a protective doe. Wildlife officials explain the behavior is common during fawning season.
High on the job: KXLF tower receives major technology upgrade
Call it an office with the best view - High above the Mining City, crews are busy working to improve your television experience.
Upgrades Coming: Tech's Courtyard to Transform into Inclusive Gathering Space
Tech’s courtyard will become an accessible gathering space for students, with renovations meeting ADA requirements and enhancing greenery, taking several years to complete.
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Here are some interesting historical facts about June 23:
- 1775 - American Revolution: The Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.
- 1868 - Typewriter Patent: Christopher Latham Sholes was granted a patent for the typewriter. His design would eventually lead to the development of the QWERTY keyboard layout, which is still in use today.
- 1894 - Labor Day: The United States celebrated its first official Labor Day on June 23, proclaimed by the state of Oregon. This day was later recognized nationally as a federal holiday.
- 1960 - The First Nuclear Submarine: The USS Triton, the first submerged circumnavigation of the Earth by a submarine, was completed on this date, showcasing advancements in naval technology.
- 1972 - Watergate Scandal: On June 23, 1972, in a conversation with his aides, President Richard Nixon discussed plans for a cover-up of the Watergate scandal, marking a significant moment in U.S. political history.
- 1985 - Air India Flight 182: A terrorist bombing of Air India Flight 182 resulted in the loss of 329 lives, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in aviation history.
- 2006 - The First Day of Summer: In the Northern Hemisphere, June 23 falls around the summer solstice, marking one of the longest days of the year in terms of daylight.
- 2015 - U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage: The Supreme Court announced it would hear cases challenging state bans on same-sex marriage, leading to a landmark decision in 2015 that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S.
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