Child welfare advocates split with law enforcement on distinguishing neglect from poverty in Kansas
Testimony over a proposal to redefine “neglect” for the child welfare system showed a divide between social workers and law enforcement.
Year-round standard time, daylight saving time bills both advance from Nebraska committee
Nebraska lawmakers are another step closer to ending the twice-a-year switching of clocks back and forth one hour.
Two men sentenced on multiple Montana fish and wildlife violations
A poaching investigation that began with the killing of fish in the display pond of Giant Springs Fish Hatchery in Great Falls ended with two men being sentenced on multiple fish and wildlife charges in the Cascade County.
South Dakota cities could stop fluoridating drinking water under bill passed by committee
A bill that would make fluoridation of drinking water optional for South Dakota cities is headed to the Senate chamber.
Utah bill would raise bar to pause alleged unconstitutional laws
A bill that could have big impacts on court cases challenging the constitutionality of laws passed by the Legislature is heading to the full Utah Senate.
Children’s Hospital Colorado stops gender-affirming medical treatments in response to Trump order
Children’s Hospital Colorado has stopped giving all gender-affirming medical treatment to patients 18 years old and younger.
Colorado House approves bill that would regulate fence construction on San Luis Valley ranch
The chamber passed House Bill 25-1023 Thursday on a 45-19 vote that was mostly party-line.
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck
With a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat?
A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems.
USDA Update – February 7, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
