Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025:
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Your Tuesday will be cooler than average with mostly sunny skies to start the day. Clouds are expected to develop during the afternoon with light winds out of the northwest between 5-10 mph. Relatively clear skies for the evening will push overnight lows into the 20s and low 30s tonight. You can get Matt's full forecast here.
Livingston's St. Mary's School honors the legacy of Pope Francis
The news of Pope Francis' passing rippled through the community of Livingston, where the students and staff of St. Mary's Catholic School are grieving the loss of the beloved pontiff. Father Garrett Nelson, who witnessed Francis' appointment in 2013, rang the church bells 88 times to signify the Pope's age. As the school prepares to welcome students back, Father Nelson plans to guide them through this significant moment in history, leading prayers and lessons about the process of electing a new Pope.
Butte Catholics Mourn the Loss of Pope Francis, celebrate his legacy
The death of Pope Francis has left the Catholic community in Butte saddened, but also deeply appreciative of the Pope's strong advocacy for the marginalized and his humble connection with the people. Local clergy praised Francis' fearless defense of the underdogs and his preference for being a "Pope of the people."
Montana's Block Management Program connects hunters, private landowners
Montana is a large state, with over 93 million acres of land, 62% of which is agricultural. The state's Block Management program provides a unique solution to public access on private lands.
Through the program, private landowners enroll their land and receive compensation, as well as support from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to manage public hunting activities. In exchange, the public is granted free access to hunt on these private lands.
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Here are some notable historical events that occurred on April 22:
- Earth Day (1970) - The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, as a way to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote conservation efforts. It is now observed annually in over 190 countries.
- The Titanic Sinks (1912) - The RMS Titanic sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Over 1,500 people died in the disaster.
- Louisiana Purchase (1803) - On April 22, 1803, the United States completed the Louisiana Purchase, acquiring over 800,000 square miles of land from France for $15 million.
- The St. Louis Arch Completed (1968) - Construction on the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri was completed on April 22, 1968. The arch stands 630 feet tall.
- Peasants' Revolt Begins (1381) - The Peasants' Revolt, a major uprising in medieval England, began on April 22, 1381 in response to a new poll tax.
- Hubble Space Telescope Launched (1990) - The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery on April 22, 1990, revolutionizing astronomy.
- FDA Approves Polio Vaccine (1955) - On April 22, 1955, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Salk polio vaccine, marking a major public health milestone.
