Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado RiverBreakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado RiverThe $1.2 billion proposal is a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem that pitted Western states against one another.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?A multi-decade drought worsened by climate change is adding to the urgency.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
After Fewer Bison Left Yellowstone, Population Set to GrowAfter Fewer Bison Left Yellowstone, Population Set to GrowIn the past, the bison capture and slaughter program has met resistance from animal rights activists.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Haaland OK’d at Interior, First Native American Cabinet HeadHaaland OK’d at Interior, First Native American Cabinet HeadFor the first time a Native American will lead the powerful department.Associated PressAssociated Press
50 Yellowstone Bison Transported to Montana Reservation50 Yellowstone Bison Transported to Montana ReservationThere are 64 female and 25 male bison still under quarantine in Yellowstone facilities.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge: US Must Release $679M in Tribal Virus Relief FundsJudge: US Must Release $679M in Tribal Virus Relief FundsHe says continued delay in the face of an exceptional public health crisis no longer is acceptable.Associated PressAssociated Press
States, Tribe Seek to Suspend Coal Sales on US LandsStates, Tribe Seek to Suspend Coal Sales on US LandsA years-long decline in U.S. coal production has accelerated.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge: US Not Unreasonably Delaying Virus Relief for TribesJudge: US Not Unreasonably Delaying Virus Relief for TribesPayments didn't start going out until more than a week after the April 26 deadline set by Congress.Associated PressAssociated Press
South Dakota Gov. Noem, Tribes in Virus Checkpoints StandoffSouth Dakota Gov. Noem, Tribes in Virus Checkpoints StandoffThe standoff and potential legal fight comes amid longstanding tensions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Tribes Have Yet to Get Share of $8B in Virus Relief MoneyTribes Have Yet to Get Share of $8B in Virus Relief MoneyThe agency says it will post details on its website, but nothing appeared as of Monday.Associated PressAssociated Press