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They’ll notify one another when well projects are proposed within a mile of the shared state border. And the model may expand to neighboring states.

AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires

Note-Able Music Therapy Services launched “Take a Beat,” a free program designed to help new parents manage stress, anxiety and isolation after having a baby. It uses music to help support mothers during the postpartum period.

A new analysis of public federal workforce data shows about 5,800 fewer workers at public lands agencies in 2025 compared to the year before.

Getting medical care for your animals can be a hassle for the owner and even the pets themselves. But locals have found that mobile vet clinics can make the process a little easier.

The Trump Administration fired the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation. UNR scientists respond.

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back federal coal ash cleanup rules, raising concerns about groundwater contamination at dozens of coal plants and waste dumps across the Mountain West.

Getting the common abortion medication mifepristone via telehealth, mail or pharmacies was banned over the weekend. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored access, but that could change.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds about half of U.S. children are living in areas with unhealthy air quality, and several Mountain West cities rank among the most polluted in the country.

A familiar community space in Reno is taking on a new role. Inside the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, a new clinic is offering free, bilingual medical services to people who might otherwise go without care.

“Suppression is always going to be there,” Chief Brian Fennessy told the Mountain West News Bureau. “But we're not going to suppress our way out of this situation.”

Did you know Nevada is one of just 10 states without an official state fruit or berry? After learning that, a group of fifth graders in Spring Creek is trying to change that.

Last month, two community members told KUNR they’d been harassed by Library Board Trustee Gianna Jacks. But during a recent meeting, her fellow trustees failed to address those concerns.

A recent string of earthquakes has shaken western Nevada over the past two weeks. But while a major quake is less likely here than in California, experts say the risk is still very real.

The U.S. already has about 3,000 data centers — and that number is expected to grow quickly in the coming years. A new report finds much of that growth is shifting away from cities and into rural areas, including in the Mountain West.

A new development featuring a 6,000 seat soccer stadium along with a hotel, casino and retail makes its way to Reno. But, what impacts could it have to the local economy?

At the University of Nevada, Reno, researchers are combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and agriculture. The early stages of this research give insight into the sheep industry’s future.

Incline High School in Lake Tahoe has earned a top 10 finish at the national “We the People” competition in Washington, D.C., standing out among some of the largest schools in the country.

The Discovery Science Museum is looking for ways to reach a broader audience. One way they’re doing this is through bilingual exhibitions in English and Spanish.

Amid large community pressure, Reno City Council voted to pass agenda item C1, taking steps toward more unified regulations for data center development in Reno and Northern Nevada.

The declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%.

A coalition of environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the agency missed a key deadline tied to a stricter national standard for soot pollution. The case could affect air quality protections across the Mountain West.

During March, Orvis School of Nursing students from the University of Nevada, Reno, traveled to Kampot, Cambodia, as part of a global health exchange program where they visited Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital — a healthcare facility that stood out because of its unique design.

Traffic deaths declined overall in 2025, but several Mountain West states saw increases. The new initiative focuses on risky driving behaviors.

With International Dark Skies Week wrapped up, the biggest question is why people are looking up to the skies

As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, some Americans question what there is to celebrate amid division and global tension. Compared to 1976, a shared sense of optimism feels harder to find.

When wildland firefighters are on prescribed fires, they’re breathing the same smoke and facing many of the same hazards found on wildfires, but they don’t get the same hazard pay. That could soon change.

National Alcohol Awareness Month highlights progress and challenges in battle against alcohol misuse in the Mountain West

Visiting the Mountain West, the president touts "No Tax On Tips" and other efforts. But workers and data say expenses continue to rise

Self-driving cars are showing up in unexpected places, including the snowy streets of Truckee. But local officials say they weren’t formally told the testing was happening.

As data centers rapidly expand across the Mountain West, researchers say a key question is getting harder to answer: how much water are they actually using?