(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah ranks as one of the best states for hiking in the U.S. based on factors like scenic beauty, elevation and the number of hiking trails. The Green Brand study ranked the top U.S. spots for getting outside. Colorado took the number one ranking followed […]
(Moab, UT) — After Colorado released gray wolves back into its western front, Utah Ranchers are worried about the endangered species eventually crossing into Utah. A spokesperson of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources told the Salt Lake Tribune, the organization is ready to take any wolf that crosses into […]
DENVER (AP) — Health experts in Colorado warn that early 2020 data indicates a rise in overdose deaths during the coronavirus pandemic, even as the federal government has distributed grants to rural hospitals for prevention and treatment programs. Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment recorded 443 overdose deaths between January, before […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Top Wyoming officials heard both skepticism and encouragement Monday as they discussed a proposal to bid on a Connecticut-sized area of private land and mineral rights spanning three states. The State Loan and Investment Board made up of Gov. Mark Gordon and the other four statewide […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Mark Gordon and other top Wyoming officials plan to meet Monday to discuss whether to bid on Occidental Petroleum’s land holdings in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. The Houston-based company is selling land and mineral rights covering 7,800 square miles (20,200 square kilometers), an area bigger […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona is getting a jump start on what will be a years-long process to address a dwindling but key water source in the U.S. West. Several states and Mexico rely on the Colorado River for drinking water and growing crops. But climate change, drought and demand […]
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A coalition of U.S. states, environmentalists and an American Indian tribe are seeking to revive a moratorium on coal sales from federal lands that was imposed under former President Barack Obama then dropped by the Trump administration. A Wednesday video conference hearing in the dispute is […]
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Democrats have dropped efforts to block the state’s mail-in primary election June 9 after Clark County agreed to provide more in-person polling places in Las Vegas and election officials agreed to other changes intended to protect the rights of elderly and disadvantaged voters. Lawyers for Nevada’s […]
DENVER (AP) — Two snowmobile riders from Colorado were searching for an elusive treasure when they became stranded and one died in a Utah park. The pair set out from the Denver area March 17 to search for Forrest Fenn’s treasure, The Denver Post reported. The eccentric New Mexico antiquities dealer […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Joey Calcaterra matched his career high with 21 points as San Diego beat Weber State 71-56 on Thursday night. Calcaterra hit 4 of 6 3-pointers. James Jean-Marie had 10 points and nine rebounds for San Diego (2-2). Braun Hartfield added 10 points and six rebounds. Cody […]
