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(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump delivered a weather-delayed speech Saturday highlighting American exceptionalism while warning of the rising threat of rising democratic socialism and communism as America celebrated 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, "I’M HERE!!!" the president wrote in a Truth Social post at 10:16 p.m. ET, an hour after he said he would give his speech Saturday night "no matter what." The speech was delayed because of severe weather...

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Historical Museum of Fort Missoula held a special 4th at the Fort celebration. The museum partnered with the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History to celebrate 250 years of independence. Fort Missoula hosted live music, wagon rides, all age games and crafts and scavenger hunts. Tours ran throughout the event, showing attendees the fort’s lookout, schoolhouse, Drummond depot, trolley barn, and locomotive.

(The Center Square) – You can tune in live to watch President Donald Trump's speech on the 250th anniversary of American independence, scheduled at 9:45 p.m. EST on Saturday. He has promised a characteristic "really long" speech, despite the heat. A 40-minute fireworks show, which is the culmination of the "Salute to America" celebration, is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. EST.

BUTTE, Mont. -- It's no surprise that the city that they call 'Butte, America' is going all out for the USA's 250th birthday. The world-famous Butte Fourth of July parade remains as star-spangled as ever, as a celebration of both the nation as a whole and the people who make the Mining City worthy of the 'Butte, America' moniker.

MISSOULA, Mont. – Missoula Parks and Recreation reminded residents that fireworks are not allowed in any Missoula city parks. Officials asked that this Fourth of July be celebrated safely. Residents can enjoy a city fireworks show following the Paddleheads game in Ogren Field and Allegiance field. This year is expected to be a bigger fireworks show for America’s 250th birthday. Fireworks are permitted on private land outside of city limits.

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Bozeman police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at 10:00 p.m. on July 3. On arrival, the police and bystanders attempted lifesaving efforts on the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the motorcyclist will be released at a later date. The collision occurred on Frontage road and the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 90. Detectives from the Bozeman Police Department reported they are investigating the incident.

Masked ICE agents arrested three-year Bozeman resident Jose David Cortes Torres as part of a “dragnet operation targeting Latinos” in the Bozeman area on June 29, according to a petition for writ of habeas corpus filed in Montana U.S. District Court on July 1.

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Lolo, Mont. — Travelers’ Rest State Park is using America 250 and the park’s 25th birthday to help families connect with history in a hands-on way.