Drought

Millions of Coloradans remain under strict water restrictions because of historic drought. Failing to conserve could mean empty reservoirs and even harsher restrictions.

Boulder City officials said Bureau of Land Management officials never worked with them on approving the data center. They also expressed concern over environmental impact.

High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too.

Lake Powell and Lake Mead store water from the Colorado River that's used by millions. The combined amount of water in both reservoirs is currently the lowest it has been in nearly 70 years.

In their original decision, city officials said the developer failed to prove the project would not harm community health and safety. Idaho has some regulations on data centers, but also incentives.

In other news, a bat tested positive for rabies in Weber County, the fourth in Utah this year. And, you can light fireworks at the Bonneville Salt Flats on the Fourth of July this year.

More water might not be the solution for a browning lawn. Kelly Kopp shares information about how to change watering habits to grow a drought-resistant lawn.

Researchers tracked mule deer, black bears, and cougars across the Mountain West. They found that drought's effects rippled through the ecosystem, getting worse higher up the food chain.

The federally-funded project focuses on the wildland-urban interface, where forests and nearby communities meet. Those areas can be especially vulnerable to wildfires.

The new Pew Research Center survey also found that most U.S. adults felt extreme weather events are more severe. Political party was a major factor in responses.