Here's a quick look at our top stories for Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
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Heat builds into SW Montana this week
TOP HEADLINES:
Anaconda shooting suspect arrested, residents express relief but remain cautious
Anaconda shooting suspect arrested, residents express relief but remain cautious
Anaconda Shooting Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
Anaconda Shooting Suspect First Hearing
Budget constraints lead to Ennis police chief's resignation, community divided on future
Budget constraints lead to Ennis police chief resignation, community divided on future
Butte's only indoor movie theater closing on August 14 as mall redevelopment begins
Butte's only indoor movie theater closing August 14 as mall redevelopment begins
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Here are some interesting historical facts and notable birthdays for August 12th:
- 1960 - The first Swissair flight crash occurred near the town of Würenlingen, claiming the lives of all 80 people on board.
- 1898 - The United States and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the Spanish-American War.
- 1981 - IBM introduced its first personal computer (PC), which went on to revolutionize the computing industry.
- 2000 - The Russian nuclear submarine K-141 Kursk sank in the Barents Sea, leading to the death of all 118 sailors on board.
- 1914 - The United Kingdom declared war on Germany in World War I, marking a significant escalation in global conflict.
Notable birthdays:
- 1881 - George A. Romero, an American filmmaker and author, best known for his influential horror films, particularly "Night of the Living Dead."
- 1893 - Ernest Borgnine, an American actor who won an Academy Award for his role in "Marty" and had a lengthy career in film and television.
- 1945 - Khaled Hosseini, an Afghan-American novelist and physician best known for his bestselling novel "The Kite Runner."
- 1953 - Mark Knopfler, a British musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Dire Straits.
- 1981 - Cara Delevingne, an English model and actress famous for her roles in films such as "Paper Towns" and "Suicide Squad."
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