DENVER — Six years ago, Jackie Luevano and Ale Basquez were wandering. Abandoning schoolwork. Acting up. Heading down a dangerous path.Today, the friends are preparing for college and working … more

PORTLAND — Authorities say David Oliver Relin, the coauthor of the best selling novel “Three Cups of Tea,” has died in Oregon at age 49. Deputy Multnomah County Medical examiner Peter … more

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Hundreds of millions of tons of coal, packed into seams up to 60 feet thick, are still to be had beneath the rock-strewn hillsides speckled with snow that rise up along the remote … more

BISMARCK, N.D. — Home improvement retailer Menard Inc. says it will hire workers from its home base in Wisconsin and fly them to North Dakota to staff a store in Minot, which is near the state's … more

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The general manager of Rapid City’s minor league hockey team has apologized for an intermission event that resulted in college students vomiting on the ice. The “College … more

BOZEMAN — President Barack Obama has announced his intent to appoint the president of Montana State University to the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. The president … more

ASPEN, Colo. — The lack of snow and visitors to ski resorts this warm early season has left ski resort employees facing hard times. Aspen Skiing Co. is helping by picking up dinner for its … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The city of Colorado Springs says its new ordinance against panhandling won’t stop the Salvation Army bell ringers from seeking donations on private property … more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Wisconsin based company has announced it is opening a 40,000-square-foot cereal ingredient processing facility in South Dakota. Glanbia Nutritionals Ingredient … more

MARICOPA — An Arizona woman who knew she couldn’t compete head on with her neighbor’s elaborate Christmas light display is attracting attention for her response. Using red and green lights, … more