Regional News

A new study shows that utility companies in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are predicting explosions in energy demand due to data centers that power artificial intelligence.

As U.S. immigration policy tightens, new data suggests that Canada may be the next destination for refugees in the Americas.

A second federal judge ruled the vocational program can keep going, for now.

The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.

A new report shows the Mountain West needs to prepare for data centers, which are expected to demand massive amounts of energy and water. Experts say communities should adopt policies that prevent energy bills from rising and water supplies from shrinking.

Fireflies are nature's flash mob — appearing briefly to dazzle and glow before dying. That makes the charismatic creatures, which are crucial to ecosystem health, challenging to study. However, a team of scientists is learning more about them by appealing to their romantic side.

As millions of people head to the great outdoors each summer with tents and RVs, some are welcomed by camp hosts — volunteers who greet visitors and help maintain campsites at state parks, national parks, and other public lands across the country.

US Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins unveiled plans for a "complete reorganization of the USDA." Thousands of USDA jobs in D.C. will be relocated to five new regional hubs, including one in Fort Collins.

A new report shows many states won’t have enough money to keep major roads and bridges in good repair over the next decade. Some states in the Mountain West are not immune to the problem, while others are ahead of the curve.

Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. Along with the life terms, Kohberger faces 10 years for a burglary charge. Judge Steven Hippler also ordered a $50,000 fine and $5,000 civil penalty for each victim.