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August 18, 2025
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NorthWestern Energy announced today that it plans to merge with Black Hills Corp. to form a new regulated utility with “a pro forma market capitalization if $7.8 billion and a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion."
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PNS - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - President Trump says he'll end mail-in voting before next year's midterm elections, Texas Democrats return home as GOP lawmakers advance new redistricting maps and more states send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
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PNS - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Tropical storm watch issued for N.C. as dangerous rip currents forecast up the East Coast; Trump reignites his push to ban mail-in voting after meeting with Putin; NYC public schools still not in compliance with ADA; can public option save MN families from expensive child care? 'Heat dome' of 2021 likely to happen again in OR.
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ButteNews
August 18. 2025
Butte-Silver Bow has received an update from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
DEQ has downgraded the “Do Not Consume” Advisory and instead issued a precautionary “Health Advisory” only for people at an increased risk that are located within the Area Under Advisory. (see map)
These people include those with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly. These people living within the Area Under Advisory outlined on the attached map should seek advice about drinking tap water from their health care providers.
Butte - Silver Bow Water Utility is continuing to sample and monitor the distribution system. Updates will be provided when available. Butte - Silver Bow water has continued to remain well within the safe EPA drinking water standards without any indication of contamination from mine process water.
Bottled water will still be made available for residents at increased risk living within the area under advisory.
For residents at increased risk living within the area under advisory:
- Bottled water is available today at Butte Civic Center from 3PM to 7PM.
- Residents who need water delivery can call the hotline 406-497-6440.
- The information hotline is open today from 8 AM to 5PM.
For the latest bottled water distribution hours, locations, or any other information during the advisory, please call the hotline or visit Butte-Silver Bow Emergency Management’s Facebook page.
