COEUR D’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is decreasing the number of moose hunting tags available for northern Idaho. Department spokesman Phil Cooper told the Coeur d’Alene … more

DENVER — A proposal granting gay couples rights similar to married couples got initial approval from Colorado Democratic senators after hours of testimony that was at times emotional. A Senate … more

HELENA, Mont. — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up the petition of an FBI agent seeking immunity against allegations that he failed to properly investigate the deaths of two men because … more

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Three golden eagles caught in separate snare traps over the past few days have raised concerns among biologists who are racing to understand what's causing the raptor's … more

ABERDEEN — The flu and other winter illnesses have led to a shortage of blood in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota, and recent blizzard conditions have hindered efforts to collect more. Molly … more

DENVER — Evan Spencer Ebel ran up a long list of felony convictions before turning 21, joined a white supremacist gang behind bars, assaulted one prison guard and wrote that he fantasized about … more

BOISE, Idaho — A bill that would allow the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to begin selling licenses good for three years to resident and out-of-state hunters and anglers sailed through a Senate … more

SALT LAKE CITY — For six years Troy James Knapp eluded authorities, moving from cabin to cabin across the Utah mountains, taking food and weapons and leaving notes to brag about it. It all ended … more

SALT LAKE CITY — Airport officials say they’re following up on the death of a passenger flying United Airlines from Denver to Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann … more

HOT SPRINGS — A petition to have Hot Springs voters decide on the fate of an indoor pool and mineral spa that’s been up for sale for years is circulating around the southern Black Hills … more