Lt. Governor Primavera has appointed Deni E. Eiring to the 16th Judicial District Court.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Utah's 2026 wildfire season threatens record costs as soaring gasoline prices compound the expense of fighting fires across increasingly dry vegetation.

Starting November 4, 2026, all retailers accepting SNAP benefits must stock a wider variety of foods including fresh produce and perishables, a change that could force small stores to close rather than comply.

Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought after a dry winter marked by record warmth.

A measure that would have barred Oklahomans from being registered to vote if they don’t select a party affiliation did not make it to the governor’s desk.

A federal agency officially granted the Dakota Access Pipeline a permit to cross under the Missouri River’s Lake Oahe reservoir, ending a six-year environmental review to determine whether the pipeline could continue operating.

Motorcyclists are urging Nevada state lawmakers to allow riders to move between vehicles during stopped or slowed traffic.

Washington state Representative Tarra Simmons will face a public ethics hearing in June over allegations she improperly used her legislative position to benefit two nonprofits where she had connections.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright wants Americans to drop “doomster” views around energy, since, he said, the country is entering “a golden era” of energy. That includes leaving behind a history of fear to further hydrocarbon developments.