California voters increasingly reject tax increases as inflation and rising living costs fuel economic anxiety, with support for local tax measures dropping sharply in recent elections.

An Anchorage judge heard arguments Thursday on whether Alaska election officials can remove a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan from the U.S. Senate ballot to avoid confusing voters with incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan.

A Colorado farmer reflects on democracy's erosion during wheat harvest, calling on Americans to speak out against what he sees as unprecedented threats to the nation's foundation.

South Dakota utility regulators approved the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy into Bright Horizon Energy, a $15.4 billion company serving 2.1 million customers across eight states.

Catron County, New Mexico, struggles to provide healthcare and jobs for its aging population as more states face a demographic shift toward older residents outnumbering children.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting, ruling he lacked constitutional authority over election administration.

Washington's Supreme Court upholds state fuel tax exemption rules for farmers and agricultural haulers, rejecting a challenge from farm and trucking groups.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox restricts fireworks statewide through July 5 as the state battles unprecedented wildfire conditions with over 354 fires already burning.

Isolated strong storms possible Friday on the eastern plains before hot, dry, and windy conditions return this weekend with critical fire weather expected.

Dangerous heat climbs to 105 degrees Sunday in Lamar as fire danger rises across Prowers County through next week.