CARSON CITY, Nev. — In Nevada's ongoing struggle to protect the sage grouse without federal intervention, the state has selected a team of five people to champion the bird's cause. Federal action … more

NORTH PLATTE — A Wyoming man has been convicted of trying to rob a bank in western Nebraska’s Lincoln County. North Platte television station KNOP says 53-year-old Tracy Black pleaded no … more

DENVER — A Colorado proposal to allow people between 18 and 21 to drink alcohol with their parents is up for its first review. The so-called “Drinking With Dad” bill from a Republican … more

ASPEN — Aspen city council members are considering a 14 mile per hour speed limit in a residential area in attempt to get the attention of drivers and get them to slow down. Residents say few … more

DEADWOOD, S.D. — Deadwood brought in more gambling revenue than ever last year, despite the gaming industry’s warnings that the late 2010 smoking ban would keep gamblers away from the … more

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management is restricting grazing on allotments in Owyhee County after a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit over sage grouse habitat.The Idaho Statesman … more

FORT COLLINS — A Fort Collins high school cultural club is translating the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance into Arabic. On Monday, a club member read the Pledge in Arabic over the Rocky Mountain High … 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

RAPID CITY — A South Dakota man is braving the cold temperatures as he starts a new carrier service in Rapid City. Dan Rose started 219 Cycle Courier at the beginning of the year. The same-day … more

LOVELAND — Loveland police have arrested two people who they say tried to lure pedophiles with children to a secluded spot so they could rob the pedophiles and kidnap the kids. Police said … more