Mountain West News Bureau

After some uncertainty, Friends of the Bridger-Teton gains federal funding to get toilets cleaned and pumped this year.

Nationwide, thousands of Indigenous households rely on firewood to heat their homes. That's why the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is making sure their elders have the chopped wood they need.

Thanks to Wyoming-based company 'Infinite Outdoors', private landowners in Colorado and Wyoming are now letting people cross through their property for free to access these acres.

Excessive exposure to heat can have negative affects on pregnancy; Climate Central shows that Mountain West states are leading the way in these complications.

Landowners have primarily used the technology to control grazing patterns, but experts believe the system can also help minimize ranching's environmental impact.

After "indefinite" shut down in April, The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer reopens, continuing one of the largest and most promising efforts to further understand cancer risks among firefighters.

A new study from the University of Utah shows that snowmelt spends years as groundwater before it spills into reservoirs. This research could help western water managers and farmers better plan each year.

The Trump administration has proposed a 25% cut to the National Park Service's budget, which could mean handing over some sites to the states. Citizens have conflicted opinions.

The advocacy groups Public Citizen and The Revolving Door Project brought insurance premiums and non-renewal data to life with interactive maps.

The Department of Interior says over 500 million acres of public land is suitable for residential use. Research suggests this plan won't solve the U.S.'s housing crisis.