government shutdown

Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to arrive by end of month

During the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, evaluations for federal research grants ground to a halt and thousands of federal scientists at agencies were sent home without pay. Many are still catching up after the 43-day pause, and some fear the ripple effects could last much longer.

During the lapse in federal funding, Utah and Colorado, along with several nonprofit partner organizations, stepped in to keep key visitor services running.

Jackson Town Councilors were worried the government shutdown would cost local businesses millions of dollars and state and local governments hundreds of thousands. Data is still trickling in.

Union leaders for federal employees said they're glad the shutdown is over, but morale remains low.

Airports near Casper, Rock Springs and Laramie are putting out calls for help as the federal government shutdown reaches day 43.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on with no end in sight, two Jackson nonprofits are supporting furloughed federal workers, for now.

Western states will see the highest increases in health care costs

The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting crucial food programs – and families that rely on them – at risk.

At least 1 in 5 Interior cuts could be in the Mountain West.