GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Lingering drought might prompt more farmers to plant sunflowers this year in North Dakota and South Dakota, the two states that typically lead the nation in the production of … more

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Natalie Meisler wasn't making any sense. The veteran journalist was talking on the phone with Tim Harkins, the head of media relations for University of Wyoming athletics. They … more

CODY — A Montana man charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old Cody girl is set for arraignment in district court later this month. Jesse P. Speer is being held at the Park … more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — With a population of 450, Timber Lake on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation sits in one of the poorest and most remote counties in the country.But government regulators … more

DURANGO, Colo. — It didn't matter that Richard Taggart was wearing flannel and jeans, was off the clock and was in an interview about his new job. "I'm happy when I can make other people happy," … more

WASHINGTON — More than half the Senate on Wednesday urged quick approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, ramping up pressure on President Barack Obama to move ahead with the project just days … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Nearly a week after the chief of Colorado's prisons was fatally shot at his front door, investigators have matched the gun in his slaying to one used by the prime suspect … more

HELENA, Mont. — The annual hazing of bison into Yellowstone National Park is underway, prompting a wildlife organization’s latest attempt to block the use of a helicopter to drive back the … more

LONGMONT, Colo. — Jess Parrish's foray into ice carving started with a very different kind of medium: wood. A case of mononucleosis kept Parrish, then 12, at home — and largely confined to … more

HELENA, Mont. — Montana's minimum wage workers get a small pay raise on New Year's Day when an automatic cost-of-living increase takes effect. Kaylee Feight, who works at a Helena Quiznos, said … more