Here's a quick look at our top stories for Wednesday, July 9, 2025:
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Hot and breezy with highs near 90° through the afternoon. A few isolated thunderstorms are likely after 3 PM and could produce gusty winds in excess of 40 mph through the evening.
TOP HEADLINES:
New FOIA guidelines in Butte aim to improve transparency and response times
Butte-Silver Bow County has approved a new FOIA policy to streamline public records requests, ensuring timely responses and addressing a decade-old backlog.
From Butte to Texas: Little girl's lemonade stand raises funds after devastating flood
A 10-year-old girl in Butte, Montana, opens a lemonade stand to raise money for a friend’s parents after they lost her in a tragic Texas flood.
Bozeman Residents Face Construction Challenges on South 19th Avenue
Construction on South 19th Avenue in Bozeman continues, causing significant traffic disruptions and complaints as a $1 million paving project is underway.
THAT’S INTERESTING:
Here are some interesting historical facts about July 9:
- 1776 - The Sailing of the Delegates: On this day, the Continental Congress officially accepted the Declaration of Independence and sent delegates to various states to inform them of the decision.
- 1850 - Millard Fillmore Becomes President: Following the death of President Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President of the United States.
- 1944 - The Attack on the German Stronghold in Normandy: During World War II, American forces landed at the strategic town of St. Lo in Normandy, marking the beginning of a significant offensive against German forces.
- 1976 - The First Space Shuttle Launch Scrubbed: The first planned launch of the Space Shuttle "Enterprise" was scrubbed due to technical difficulties. The shuttle eventually took its first test flight in 1977.
- 1993 - The "Waco Siege" Ends: The standoff between federal law enforcement agents and followers of the Branch Davidian sect in Waco, Texas, which had lasted for 51 days, ended on this date.
- 2002 - The International Criminal Court Established: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute individuals for crimes of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- 2005 - London Bombings: A series of bomb attacks on the London public transport system resulted in significant casualties and a reevaluation of security measures in public spaces.
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