The towering giant sequoias at Yosemite National Park would go unprotected from visitors who might trample their shallow roots. At Cape Cod National Seashore, large sections of the Great Beach would … more

DENVER — Colorado regulators grappling with a historic energy boom that’s pushing oil rigs to the very doorsteps of suburban schools and homes were among the first in the nation to require … more

BILLINGS — The Crow tribe plans to lease an additional 145 million tons of coal to Westmoreland Coal Co. The lease is located next to the Absaloka mine in southeastern Montana. Tribal … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — Ryan Eaton always had a positive outlook on life and a heart for other people. "Even as a little boy, Ryan always looked out for the underdog," said Vicki Eaton, Ryan's mother. … more

LAKEWOOD — Colorado authorities are identifying a man who was arrested after a string of Michigan home burglaries targeting residents who were out attending funerals. Michigan authorities said … more

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A 40-acre wildfire burning in gusty winds and warm weather in northern Colorado was threatening homes west of Fort Collins on Friday and prompted about 50 people to leave the … more

GOLDEN, Colo. — A Colorado community sent into a panic over the kidnapping, killing and dismembering of a 10-year-old girl last fall may learn whether the teenager charged with the crime asks for a … more

HARTFORD, Conn. — Indian casinos brushed off weak consumer spending in a sluggish U.S. economic recovery to post a modest increase in revenue in 2011, an industry study reported Wednesday. Not … more

TEA, S.D. — Members of the Sioux Falls Christian high school girls basketball team say they accomplished what their late teammate would have wanted: The Chargers are going to state. Sioux Falls … more

ASPEN, Colo. — The lack of snow and visitors to ski resorts this warm early season has left ski resort employees facing hard times. Aspen Skiing Co. is helping by picking up dinner for its … more