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A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources.

The state epidemiologist says the highly infectious disease is likely spreading in Carbon County. But a 93% uptake rate of the MMR vaccine should help control bigger outbreaks.

The Wyoming Department of Health says they were all exposed to someone with confirmed measles infection. This brings the total known infections to seven this year.

The high cost of living and other economic conditions could be to blame.

The organizations delivered a letter to the National Governors Association, which meets this week in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The state health department says an unvaccinated adult from Carbon County was exposed out of the country. Two other cases were previously confirmed in Niobrara and Natrona counties.

A new study found that rural residents are more likely to have preexisting health conditions that make them sensitive to heat, like asthma or heart disease.

Legislators heard from experts and members of the public about topics including rural emergency services and maternal healthcare.

The rural healthcare shortage has hit some tribal nations especially hard. One tribe in Nevada has found a solution: a doctor’s office on wheels.

As Texas contends with more than 750 cases of the measles, much smaller outbreaks in Mountain West states appear to be subsiding.