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Experts warn that Western states and the federal government need to radically increase the number and size of controlled burns to help reduce the ongoing risks of more catastrophic wildfire seasons.

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, October 26, 2020.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about wildfires and the management of the coronavirus in the state.

The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute has resigned. The move comes one week after the governor ordered an investigation following allegations of racism endured by Black cadets.

Tens of millions of dollars are being spent in states to turn enough state legislative seats to flip party control. After a Republican sweep in 2010, Democrats are on the offensive this year.

A Senate race may be a toss-up in Arizona, a coronavirus hot spot. Latino and retired voters — groups the virus hit disproportionately hard — explain how their experience is informing their votes.

With control of the Senate at stake, record amounts of outside money are flooding into races. In North Carolina, nearly $200 million has come in, dwarfing the money raised by the candidates.

Amendment G is one of seven state constitutional changes voters can decide on this November. It would expand how income tax revenue — which right now can only go to public education — can be spent to include supporting services for children and people with disabilities. It would also trigger a companion bill that increases education funding each year to match student enrollment growth and inflation.

Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, authorities are getting ready if things get out of control.

North Carolina is a swing state to watch when it comes to the presidential election. But for North Carolinians, the races for governor and the state legislature may have greater consequences.