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.

Thunderstorms possible Friday night in Cheyenne Wells before weekend heat climbs toward 100 degrees with elevated fire danger.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Thunderstorms possible Friday near Eads could turn severe before triple-digit heat and dry conditions take over the weekend.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.