Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs.
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to limit police use of Flock camera data
A bipartisan bill that would have limited the government’s use of automatic license plate readers died on the Colorado Senate floor Wednesday.
New Colorado law will ban cat and dog sales in pet stores
Pet stores in Colorado will not be able to sell cats and dogs starting next year under a law signed Wednesday by Governor Jared Polis.
Power project for AI data center gets North Dakota agency approval
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a power project to serve a data center that is under construction north of Fargo.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 29, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Baca County passes fire ban ordinance, triggering automatic Stage 1 restrictions during Red Flag warnings
The Baca County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a new fire ban ordinance on April 23, 2026, that will automatically place unincorporated areas of the county in Stage 1 fire restrictions whenever the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning.
New Mexico judge gives state the chance to argue its case in universal childcare lawsuit
A New Mexico district judge on Tuesday advanced a legal challenge to the state’s new universal childcare program.
Commentary: Why the lesser prairie chickens need Kansans’ support, and why we need each other
More than 70 percent of the estimated lesser prairie chicken population resides in Kansas, and the species’ population has been declining.
Demonstrating Greater Fairness in Rural Colorado: The Realities of Agricultural Overtime Thresholds
Colorado Representative Ty Winter argues that Colorado’s agricultural community is facing a growing, preventable crisis.
Lamar braces for breezy, wet stretch with Friday night freeze possible
Prowers County can expect to see a breezy, wet stretch from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning, followed by a possible freeze Friday night.