Even with Paul Anka in their corner, 80s rockers Ruffian never found a home for their first album—and that broke up the band.

The widespread destruction of old growth trees for ranching and farming is making it harder to get the wood traditionally used to make guitars, including mahogany and Brazilian rosewood.

The city of Broken Bow said in a news release that the explosion occurred around 6:15 a.m. Friday, causing a "citywide power ...