JACKSON, Wyo. — Standing in the middle of the National Elk Refuge, a small band of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees watch the approaching helicopter. It clatters over the usually silent … more

HASTINGS, Neb. — About 20 blacksmiths from across the state recently gathered in Hastings to compare notes, swap stories and collaborate on a forged welding project at the shop of blacksmith Jim … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— A brief guide to Baxter identification: Appearance: Six-foot-tallish, silvery hair, late 50s, Newman-blue eyes, limbs taut as branches. Habitat: Manitou Incline. … more

DELTA, Colo. — In a climate-controlled warehouse, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, much like a squirrel storing acorns for hard times, is putting away seeds of native plants and grasses for forest … more

DURANGO, Colo. — Over there is where he flew 219 feet and pulverized his left leg into 26 pieces, the tall, earnest man tells you. These slopes, Bryan East continues, motioning to the Columbine … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — An environmental group has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to overturn government approvals for seven coal mines in four states. Jeremy Nichols with WildEarth … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The latest craze to sweep the Internet is bringing college students the wrong kind of attention — from the Federal Aviation Administration.During a flight from … more

PIERRE, S.D.— A bill that would allow South Dakota school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns was approved Wednesday by the state Senate after supporters said the so-called … more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs city employees can now carry concealed weapons to work as long as they have the proper permit. The Colorado Springs City Council decided Tuesday it was … more

PITTSBURGH — Spyware installed on computers leased from furniture renter Aaron's Inc. secretly sent 185,000 emails containing sensitive information — including pictures of nude children and … more