BILLINGS, Mont. — An environmental group has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to overturn government approvals for seven coal mines in four states. Jeremy Nichols with WildEarth … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The latest craze to sweep the Internet is bringing college students the wrong kind of attention — from the Federal Aviation Administration.During a flight from … more

PIERRE, S.D.— A bill that would allow South Dakota school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns was approved Wednesday by the state Senate after supporters said the so-called … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs city employees can now carry concealed weapons to work as long as they have the proper permit. The Colorado Springs City Council decided Tuesday it was … more

PITTSBURGH — Spyware installed on computers leased from furniture renter Aaron's Inc. secretly sent 185,000 emails containing sensitive information — including pictures of nude children and … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — A Ballantine woman convicted of aggravated animal cruelty after more than 200 sick and underfed dogs were seized from her property in July 2009 is arguing she can afford to care … 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

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

SALT LAKE CITY — Wine spritzers top the list of summertime drinks at Rovali's near Salt Lake City. Behind the bar, in full view of patrons, waiters siphon soda and syrup into glasses of ice. … more

DENVER — The world watched earlier this month as President Barack Obama announced at the State of the Union address plans to withdraw 34,000 of the 66,000 troops remaining in Afghanistan by next … more