Plane crashes in Wyoming mountains, killing girl and injuring family
A medical helicopter spotted the downed aircraft after its crew was asked to fly over the area in Bighorn National Forest.
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A medical helicopter spotted the downed aircraft after its crew was asked to fly over the area in Bighorn National Forest.
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Up to 500 people stayed at the eight Grand Teton National Park cabins that were affected, officials said.
The animals are protected in Colorado, but in large parts of Wyoming it's legal to kill them.
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
This marks the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
DNA samples and genetic geneology helped to identify Jerry A. Mikkelson — 36 years after his body was found.
According to the National Parks Service, a white buffalo calf is "the most sacred living thing on Earth" to some Native American tribes.
Law enforcement at the park have opened an investigation into the incident.
A grizzly bear that appeared to have been killed was found near Yellowstone National Park, prompting an investigation from state and federal officials.
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon opted not to veto the bill but said it "pays little attention to fundamental principles of equality."
With COVID accelerating the arrival of the ultra-wealthy, Teton County in Wyoming is now home to the widest income divide in America, with a median house price of more than $3.5 million, squeezing out the middle class.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney blasted former President Donald Trump, calling him a "coward" and a "threat."
In Wyoming, there is a trigger law in effect that would ban abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
The boyfriend of slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito admitted killing her in a notebook discovered near his body in a Florida swamp, the FBI announced Friday.
Quick doesn't seem to fully describe a Wyoming State Trooper's reaction when a driver came barreling toward him.
Gabby Petito's cause of death was ruled to be strangulation and the manner of death was homicide, Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said on Tuesday.
The woman and her father had stopped to look around when their dog jumped out of their car and into Maiden's Grave Spring near the Firehole River.
As authorities continue to search for Gabby Petito's fiancé, Brian Laundrie, the FBI has asked for items that might have his DNA, the Laundries' family lawyer said.
The developer says the proposed master-planned Colorado community could bring 1,200 new jobs to Castle Pines and increase tax revenue and property values. But it is Parker residents who feel they would be most impacted.
Three people who were on a mid-sized business jet that was landing at a western Colorado airport are unharmed after the plane skidded 300 yards off the runway, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
State lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 legislative session Wednesday and the budget will once again dominate debate.
Communities across the Front Range are honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights leader.
Two people have died and a dog is missing following an overnight fire in Westminster.
The developer says the proposed master-planned Colorado community could bring 1,200 new jobs to Castle Pines and increase tax revenue and property values. But it is Parker residents who feel they would be most impacted.
Three people who were on a mid-sized business jet that was landing at a western Colorado airport are unharmed after the plane skidded 300 yards off the runway, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office.
State lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 legislative session Wednesday and the budget will once again dominate debate.
Communities across the Front Range are honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights leader.
Two people have died and a dog is missing following an overnight fire in Westminster.
Police say no one was hurt in the incident, which happened on 34th Street. There have been no arrests so far.
The city council in the Colorado city of Aurora wound up opposing a wash.
The suspect, who was the subject of an hours-long search in Colorado's mountains, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon.
The developer says the proposed master-planned Colorado community could bring 1,200 new jobs to Castle Pines and increase tax revenue and property values. But it is Parker residents who feel they would be most impacted.
The Trump Administration is threatening to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Colorado.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
A figure skating duo based in Colorado Springs — Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea — has been selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month.
Lindsey Heaps (formerly Lindsey Horan) will be playing for her home team in Colorado.
Dec. 14 was an unforgettable Sunday at Mile High in Denver. Not just because the Broncos beat the Packers, but because two extraordinary kids got to watch their favorite NFL team, and one took part in the best halftime show of the season: mutton busting.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
State lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 legislative session Wednesday and the budget will once again dominate debate.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
After more than a week of silence on the slopes, the lifts are spinning again at Telluride Ski Resort. But for the town of Telluride, business owners are worried the damage from the ski patrol strike may take longer to undo.
State officials say the number of people who have filed complaints that they bought contaminated gas in the Denver metro area recently is now over 400, double the number it was on Saturday.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.