Thursday’s opening is a Salute to the Armed Forces and the national anthem will be performed by the 42-member United States Marine Band. Rodeo a family sport A year ago, Kaycee Feild and Tuf … more

DENVER — A Colorado proposal to allow people between 18 and 21 to drink alcohol with their parents is up for its first review. The so-called “Drinking With Dad” bill from a Republican … more

PHILILPSBURG, Mont. — Philipsburg's Rotary Club and community leaders have launched a media campaign to attract new residents to town who can "telework" from anywhere they choose.Their message: … more

MISSOULA — The University of Montana is looking at cutting costs and possibly personnel to make up a projected budget gap of $16 million the next academic year. Enrollment dipped by about 700 … more

BOULDER — In a sign of the times, Boulder is hanging up on its downtown payphones. City leaders say that with most people using cellphones these days, it makes sense to remove the four payphones … more

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A hearing laying out the evidence against the accused gunman in the Colorado theater shooting ended Wednesday with the defense deciding not to call witnesses to attest to James … more

New government figures show that flu cases seem to be leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West. The Centers for Disease Control and … more

NORTH PLATTE — A Wyoming man has been convicted of trying to rob a bank in western Nebraska’s Lincoln County. North Platte television station KNOP says 53-year-old Tracy Black pleaded no … more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— May the sled dog devoured a hearty, steaming serving of canned salmon and kibble stew Wednesday night in Birchwood, her first real meal since getting loose from her team six days … more

HELENA — Montana lawmakers are to vote on whether to allow people to salvage road kill for meat. House Bill 247 would allow law-enforcement officers to issue permits to salvage animal carcasses … more