Artificial intelligence is increasingly creeping into our lives. And in support of that super technology, nondescript data centers are popping up in cities, towns and even near cattle ranches. They require lots of power — creating new challenges for utilities.

In Wyoming, environmentalists took to the sky to warn of impending changes to some of the best sage grouse habitat in the world.

A new study shows Nevada’s groundwater — and the ecosystems that rely on it — is under growing strain. Researchers have mapped out solutions that could help and serve as a guide for other Mountain West states.

After a judge lamented the “political yo-yo” process embroiling wolf management in the Northern Rockies, no one appears to know how to deescalate the debate.

AI data centers use large amounts of water for cooling. And many are being built in the drought-stricken Mountain West, sparking concerns over water supplies.

After mining industry trade groups sued to overturn the rule, federal judges twice paused its enforcement before the government shutdown delayed it a third time this month. Andy Martin went to the Department of Labor to speak out against further delays.

Hundreds of rescuers from around the world convene in Jackson to compare techniques and gear.

Gordon said a working group will present a strategy for investments in education, applied research, and innovative farm and ranch management.

Radiant Industries, a clean energy start-up, wanted to build a plant to manufacture micro nuclear reactors near Bar Nunn. Its decision to abandon that idea has upset state politicians like Gov. Mark Gordon.

The Great Outdoors Fund helps to fill funding gaps for public lands projects by leveraging private investment.