U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas of Cheyenne was admitted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City on Friday after being injured on his cattle ranch, his office said.
Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says it has been indicated to him that no charges will be filed against law enforcement that were involved in the fatal.
After a wetter than usual start to the summer, the conditions are turning back to "fire weather" for the region and officials remind the public to practice.
The House recently has approved two resolutions to repeal the lesser prairie chicken's status as a threatened species and return autonomy to local farmers.