Mountain West News Bureau

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, AND harder to keep. In our region, one of the most important causes is climate change-fueled wildfires. Some state leaders are trying to pass reforms.

A middle school in Brighton had no band program a few years ago. Now, over 100 students participate

The only thing that could tamp down the dust without human intervention is rain and getting more water into the Great Salt Lake.

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey found that geothermal energy in the Great Basin could supply 10% of the nation's electricity demand.

With very little news on Colorado River negotiations, top policymakers chose to skip an annual water conference this week, leaving the discussion to other experts.

A new analysis shows more than two-thirds of data centers built since 2022 are in drought-prone areas. Experts warn this could strain water supplies for cities and farmers.

27 trillion cubic feet of natural gas is nearly the same amount the U.S. consumes in a year. But extracting it is another story.

The Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, accounted for about 43% of all U.S. ski visits.

On Thursday, Colorado's governor signed the Protect Wild Bison bill, which creates a dual wildlife and livestock designation.

Researchers say melting glaciers and permafrost can trigger the production of toxic mercury in mountain wetlands, posing risks to water supplies and wildlife.