MITCHELL, S.D. — As a Pheasants Forever farm bill biologist stationed in his hometown of Mitchell, Mike Blaalid spends his days helping area landowners create conditions ideal for wildlife habitat. … more

SPEARFISH, S.D.— A Spearfish native is well on her way to becoming a fighter pilot for the Navy.In five or six months Jessica Parrett, a 2007 Spearfish High School graduate, will join the ranks … more

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Maxi Gonzalez and his family settled into a dinner of sirloin strip steaks and salads at the Maya Tapas and Grill along Miami Beach's famed Lincoln Road. It was the first night … more

SPRING CITY, Utah — Officials in a small Utah town want to make sure every head of household has a firearm and knows how to use it, and they want to give school teachers training with guns, too. … more

Deer are ready to start pruning our trees and shrubs. Although unconcerned with promoting plant health or aesthetics, in at least one situation deer can actually help us prune well. Picture an … more

NAIROBI, Kenya — On the eve of an unimaginably long walk — one that starts in Africa, winds through the Middle East, across Asia, hops over to Alaska, goes down the western United States, then … more

LEAD, S.D. — Scientists with the Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment have received the Department of Energy’s approval to move forward with designs for a $50 million building that will … more

FORT WASHAKIE, Wyo. — Sculptures greet any visitor to Richard Greeves' home. Chief Washakie, 14 feet tall, towers in front of his house and a Kiowa warrior stands guard at his back door.His … more

LARAMIE, Wyo. — A few decades ago, travelers passing through Laramie used to stop at the University of Wyoming Experimental Stock Farm and ask around, wondering about the history of the large … more

POWELL, Wyo. — For two weeks following the state Special Olympics Fall Games in Casper, several members of the Powell Panthers Special Olympic team could be seen wearing their medals in the … more