HOUSTON — TransCanada can resume oil pipeline work on a private Texas property for now, a judge said Thursday, at least until a hearing next week meant to determine whether the product the company … more

DENVER — Civil unions for gay couples was a rallying cry for Democrats who took control of the Colorado House in last year's elections and vowed an early vote on the proposal. They kept their … more

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two men accused of killing a mountain lion after it had been treed by hounds near Hill City in western South Dakota have pleaded not guilty. Seventy-one-year-old James Jucht, … more

SEATTLE — After six hearings around Washington on a proposed coal export terminal near Ferndale, supporters and opponents already know their lines for Thursday’s final meeting, which has been … more

HURRICANE, Utah — The U.S. Department of Labor is cracking down on a polygamous company it says is failing to cooperate with an investigation into child labor accusations. Labor officials say … more

BOISE, Idaho — After another dry winter across much of the West, fire officials are poised for a tough wildfire season that will be even more challenging because federal budget cuts mean fewer … more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota’s largest medical facility and the Oglala Sioux Tribe have announced a partnership to expand a program aimed at preventing fetal alcohol syndrome and other … more

KALISPELL, Mont. — Irene Frank's extraordinary egg art started as an inspiration in her early 20s in 1951, but quickly turned into an obsession lasting decades until her eyesight failed. At 82, … more

HELENA, Mont.— Montana's chief federal judge will retire following an investigation into an email he forwarded that included a racist joke involving President Barack Obama. U.S. District Judge … more

RENO, Nev. — Wild horse protection advocates were confident they had raised enough money to buy 41 horses at a state auction in Nevada on Wednesday, animals they feared otherwise would be headed to … more