Body recovered month after tourist drowns at Glacier National Park
Siddhant Vitthal Patil, 26, was one of two men who drowned over the July 4th weekend, park officials said.
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Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
Tester says Biden shouldn't seek reelection
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana came out against President Biden's reelection bid on Thursday night. Tester is the second Democratic senator to call on Biden to exit the 2024 race. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Firefighting pilot killed in small plane crash in Montana
The pilot was part of a crew fighting the nearby Horse Gulch Fire, a 600-acre human-caused blaze burning in dense timber.
Judge halts new Title IX LGBTQ student protections in 4 states
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
First post-Trump verdict primaries underway
Five states are holding primary contests on Tuesday. These are the first since a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty in his "hush money" criminal case. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Elephant named Viola escapes circus, takes walk through Montana town
Viola escaped her circus handler before she was supposed to appear on stage in Butte, Montana.
Elephant on the loose in Butte, Montana
Viola the elephant was scheduled to perform with the Jordan World Circus in Butte, Montana, before she escaped her handler and took a walk through the city.
Man allegedly tried to create giant hybrid sheep for hunting
The 80-year-old man spent nearly a decade creating the sheep to sell to private hunting facilities.
Montana lawmaker on bid for Rosendale seat
Montana GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale has said he's considering a run for Senate. Multiple Republicans have already jumped into the race to win his congressional seat. Montana GOP State Sen. Ken Bogner, who is running for Rep. Rosendale's seat, joins "America Decides" to discuss why he decided to get into the race.
Musician Reggie Watts talks new memoir
Musician, comedian and now author, Reggie Watts, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new memoir, "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again." In his debut book, he shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial kid, struggling to navigate life.
14 states are cutting individual taxes in 2024. Here's where.
The tax cuts are a continuation of a pandemic-era push to provide tax relief to workers amid revenue surpluses.
Nature: Grizzly bear in Montana
We leave you this Sunday with a young grizzly bear getting ready for winter at Paradise Valley in Montana. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
Millions in opioid settlement funds sit untouched as overdose deaths rise
Some states haven't begun using opioid settlement funds intended to help curb the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 Americans died of an overdose last year.
Judge blocks Montana's TikTok ban temporarily
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Montana's ban on TikTok, saying it "oversteps state power." State officials argue the law protects consumers. Reuters reporter David Shepardson joined CBS News to discuss the ruling.
Montana's TikTok ban has been blocked by a federal judge
The ban — the first such statewide legislation restricting use of the video platform — was set to begin on January 1.
"Geological hazards" lurking below Yellowstone National Park, data show
New imaging technology has allowed geologists to see the bare earth, and its potential red flags, around Yellowstone like never before.
"Most invasive animal on the planet" threatens to invade northern U.S.
The animals are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of wild Eurasian boars with the size and high fertility of domestic swine to create a "super pig" that's spreading out of control.
Republican defends ousting McCarthy
Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Republican from Montana, voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. He defended the move to CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, saying critics of his vote would "probably be sorry that they made those statements."
Bear attacks, injures woman in Montana; husband takes action to save her
The attack came two days after a grizzly bear attacked and killed a Canadian couple and their dog in Banff National Park.
Grizzly and her cub euthanized after "conflicts with people" in Montana
The bears had broken into cabins, garages, outdoor freezers, unsecured trash and a trailer searching for food, officials said.
Montana park partially closed over search for bear that mauled hunter
In recent weeks, a number of aggressive encounters between humans and grizzly bears in Montana have been reported.
Surprise encounter with mother grizzly in Montana ends with bear killed
The mother grizzly bear charged at the men, investigators found, and the men fired in self-defense.
Montana Indian reservation works to revive bison populations
Over the last 20 years, the Fort Peck Indian Reservation has seen its bison herd grow to about 800.
These states are still sending out stimulus checks
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.