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Snow heads into Rocky Mountain states

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — An “unseasonably strong storm system for September” is expected to impact much of the U.S. Rocky Mountains in coming days. Snow was falling at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park in Montana Monday and was expected to arrive later in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. The National Weather Service says precipitation will begin over the north Monday afternoon spreading south into central Wyoming Monday evening.

Grizzly bear attacks 69-year-old man in Montana mountains

BIG SKY, Mont. (AP) — A mother grizzly bear with cubs has attacked a 69-year-old man in the mountains of southwestern Montana. Authorities said the victim had been hunting near Flattop Mountain  near Big Sky when he called 911 Monday morning to say he had been attacked by a bear. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office says he was later walked out to a nearby road and waiting ambulance by rescuers and transported to a hospital for injuries to his shoulder and hip. The man suspects he was too close to a site where another hunter recently harvested an animal. Grizzly bears are drawn to carcasses of elk and other big game shot by hunters.

Northern Colorado fire spurs new evacuations, health alert

DENVER (AP) — More evacuations have been ordered ahead of a wind-driven wildfire in northern Colorado that was blanketing much of the Front Range with smoke. The fire north of Rocky Mountain National Park expanded to more than 140 square miles by Monday afternoon and was threatening homes and businesses. Winds of up to 40 mph and dry weather were in the short-term forecast, creating potentially dangerous conditions. A storm arriving overnight Monday was forecast to drop six to 12 inches of snow across the burn area and provide relief for fire crews.

States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid

State budget cuts are mounting and reserve funds are dwindling as governors and lawmakers address declining tax revenue and increased costs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Many states and local governments had hoped Congress would pass another round of aid after receiving $150 billion from a relief bill this spring. But Congress has deadlocked for months over the size, scope and necessity of more help. With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.

Yellowstone National park officials file complaint on guide

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Yellowstone National Park guide is facing criminal charges for violating park rules. A National Park Service officer alleges in a criminal complaint that he found evidence that Theodore “Ted” Garland gave an unauthorized guided tour, trespassed on a thermal ground, led a person to a closed area and got too close to a black bear that was feeding. He faces 17 misdemeanor charges. Attorney Alexander Freeburg says Garland intends to fight the charges and has pleaded not guilty. While the case is ongoing, Garland cannot travel within the Yellowstone or Grand Teton national parks.