HOT SPRINGS — A contracted helicopter crew is snagging and collaring elk at Wind Cave National Park in southwestern South Dakota as part of an effort to study the movement of the … more

WASHINGTON— The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of … more

ATLANTA — For those 65 and older, this season's flu shot is only 9 percent effective against the most common and dangerous flu bug, according to a startling new government report.Flu vaccine … more

LOS ANGELES — Police in Los Angeles have arrested suspects in connection with last week's hostage taking of 14 clothing store workers, one of whom was stabbed and another sexually … more

DEADWOOD, S.D. — Deadwood brought in more gambling revenue than ever last year, despite the gaming industry’s warnings that the late 2010 smoking ban would keep gamblers away from the … more

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say the Pentagon is stepping up aid for Mexico's bloody drug war with a new U.S.-based special operations headquarters to teach Mexican security forces how to hunt drug … more

DETROIT — The Treasury plans to sell its remaining stake in General Motors over the next 15 months, allowing the automaker to shed the stigma of being partly owned by the U.S. government. GM … more

NEW YORK — A new analysis is challenging a report that suggests regular marijuana smoking during the teen years can lead to a long-term drop in IQ. The analysis says the statistical analysis … more

Katrina Hertel and Cortney Krajnik, both of Gillette, were named to the President’s honor roll at Laramie County Community College. They earned a 4.0 grade point average with 12 or more credit hours. more

SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco lawmaker plans to introduce legislation asking voters to rename the city’s airport after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk. A charter amendment sponsored by … more