Colorado Republicans swept the state's first election in 1876, with territorial Governor John Routt narrowly winning the governorship despite jubilant party celebrations that evening in Denver.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx was fined $57,647 by Colorado's elections office for accepting over $83,000 in illegal campaign contributions that exceeded state donation limits.

A USDA study finds farmed Atlantic salmon contains less than half the omega-3 fatty acids it did previously because producers now feed fish crop-based diets instead of wild fish meal.

A study of over 2,000 farms across Oregon and North America shows regenerative agriculture captures significantly more carbon in soil while maintaining crop yields and farm profits.

Southwest Kansas communities struggle to recover after ICE immigration raids sent fear through their Hispanic population and shuttered businesses, schools and beef processing plants.

Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for southeast Nebraska after record rainfall flooded roads and damaged infrastructure, clearing the way for federal disaster aid.

A federal court ruling removes protections requiring states to serve disabled people in their communities instead of institutions, raising fears among disability advocates about access to vital services.

A bird flu outbreak at a Utah mink farm in August sparked criticism from animal welfare groups over the state's secretive handling and lack of clear containment protocol.

Credit Acceptance Corporation will pay roughly $700 million to 40 states, including Utah, to settle claims it exploited borrowers with hidden costs and unaffordable loans.

The IRS is seeking volunteers and community partners to staff free tax preparation programs serving low-income taxpayers, seniors, and rural residents during the 2026 filing season.