Here's a quick look at our top stories for Tuesday, September 30, 2025:
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Scattered showers and slightly cooler for your Tuesday as highs top out near 70°. Temperatures will continue to cool through the week.
TOP HEADLINES:
Cancer survivor shares story of hope through Montana support community
Why does the Three Forks rest area close so often? Here's the answer:
Human remains found in Missoula County date back centuries
Anaconda's famed smelter stack closed 45 years ago
THAT’S INTERESTING:
Here are some interesting historical facts and notable birthdays for September 30:
• 1791 - Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute" premiered in Vienna, becoming one of the most beloved operas in history
• 1949 - The Berlin Airlift officially ended after 15 months and more than 250,000 flights, delivering over 2.3 million tons of supplies to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade
• 1960 - "The Flintstones" premiered on television, becoming the first prime-time animated series and a cultural phenomenon
• 1966 - Botswana gained independence from Britain, with Seretse Khama becoming the nation's first president
• 1980 - Ethernet specifications were published by Xerox in collaboration with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation, revolutionizing computer networking
Notable birthdays:
• 1207 - Rumi, the renowned Persian poet and mystic whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide
• 1924 - Truman Capote, influential American writer known for "In Cold Blood" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
• 1928 - Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and author of "Night"
• 1917 - Park Chung-hee, former President of South Korea who played a significant role in the country's economic development
• 1980 - Martina Hingis, Swiss tennis champion and former world No. 1 who won five Grand Slam singles titles
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