HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — The Hot Springs City Council has unanimously voted to buy Evans Plunge, the oldest operating tourist attraction in western South Dakota’s Black Hills. Residents of the town … more

NAMPA, Idaho — Capt. Chet Bowers served as a co-pilot aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber in World War II. But until Tuesday, he hadn't set foot in one since June 6, 1944.Now 93, Bowers and … more

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The number of soldiers discharged from the Army for misconduct has risen to its highest rate in recent times, and some are wounded combat troops who have lost their … more

HAMILTON, Mont. — Sometimes it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the scientific world of wood tick collection on the hillsides surrounding the Bitterroot Valley, … 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