Restoring Butte courthouse revolving door eyed for funding
Butte Silver Bow officials seek a $10,000 grant from the Foundation of Montana History to help restore the copper clad revolving door at the 1912 courthouse once used as a public entry and town square. The project aims to cover about 50 000 for repairs including trusses posts and the turnstile while keeping the door functional.
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Toxic risks found in missile capsules and silos
AP reports derived from FOIA show decades of toxic hazards in underground Air Force nuclear missile capsules and silos including flooded floors, overheating displays, nauseating gel, and asbestos readings far exceeding EPA standards. Dozens of service members develop cancer while Air Force investigations claimed no health hazards.
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Montana third graders lag in reading skills
Montana faces a literacy gap as fewer than half of third graders read at grade level. Educators warn that missing proficiency increases risk of high school dropout and lower lifetime earnings. A November 2023 Montana Board of Public Education report stresses early literacy and quality learning in the first five years.
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