Out West

The gun rights group challenging the law has promised an appeal. The issue may eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

A high-ranking official from the U.S. Department of the Interior touched down in Salt Lake City this week to meet behind closed doors with leaders from the state, Utah’s national parks and their surrounding communities.

Although instances of Lyme disease remain low in Nevada, the number of reported cases of the tick-borne illness has been growing in recent years in Northern Nevada, echoing a sharp nationwide increase in the disease.

State law is silent on the increasingly popular surveillance technology, sparking concerns over immigration enforcement and public disclosure of personal data.

Some districts see a shorter school week as a way to attract teaching talent. But many remain skeptical.

Supporters of Kelly say the video simply restates the law: Unlawful orders are not to be obeyed. Others say it’s a clear attempt to sow division and contempt among military ranks.

Idaho officials resubmitted plan in September after Trump administration paused work on the program.

The Trump administration’s revamp would redirect billions of dollars meant to keep disabled Americans from falling into homelessness.

The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more.

Oregon’s U.S. senators are urging their peers on a powerful budgeting committee to send emergency funding to Oregon and other states where national lands and parks were recently burned by wildfires.