HARRISBURG — Authorities have made one arrest and are seeking a second suspect and possibly a third in the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in southeastern South Dakota’s Lincoln … more

DENVER — Authorities are hoping suspects come clean following a rash of thefts of laundry detergent and expensive face lotion across Colorado. To combat the rising tide of thefts, supermarkets … more

DENVER — A proposal granting gay couples rights similar to married couples got initial approval from Colorado Democratic senators after hours of testimony that was at times emotional. A Senate … more

RAPID CITY — Ellsworth Air Force Base has issued a civilian hiring freeze. Ellsworth, which is the state’s second largest employer, announced the freeze last week. The freeze means … more

GRAND JUNCTION — A small earthquake was felt in western Colorado and southeastern Utah. Tom Burrows, who lives near the east entrance to Colorado National Monument, tells the Grand Junction … more

ROCK SPRINGS — This week’s planned adoption of wild horses in Rock Springs is being postponed because a number of young horses are sick. The Bureau of Land Management said that between 30 and … more

LARAMIE — A second building on the University of Wyoming campus has been recognized for its environmentally friendly design, construction and operation. The university says the Bim Kendall House … more

CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers are considering changing statutes to make it clear that schools have the right to teach classes about the Bible. The House Education Committee voted 5-4 to back the … more

PHILADELPHIA — A suburban exterminator has been charged with strangling a young Philadelphia doctor found bound and burned in her downtown row home, police announced Thursday. Jason Smith, 36, … more

CANTON, Ohio — A taxpayer is challenging an Ohio judge’s decision that a $5,000 fine paid by a former high school basketball coach who videotaped boys in a locker room shower should go to a … more