Utah

As wildfires continue to rampage throughout the West, local areas are adopting tougher fire restrictions.

Advocates say Trump’s ‘national energy emergency’ is boosting fossil fuels, cutting public input, and undermining renewables on public lands.

Critical fire weather continues in the Four Corners through Saturday, with strong winds, hot temperatures, and low humidity keeping wildfire danger high.

On Thursday, July 31, Rocky Mountain Community Radio hosted a regional call-in show that brought together listeners across the Mountain West to talk about the future of our shared landscapes.

Crews make progress on several Four Corners wildfires, but hot, dry weather and wind continue to fuel active fire zones in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

Cities across the West have been gathering data on extreme heat, but heat mapping looks a little different in rural areas like Moab, Utah, where outdoor recreation is the main economic driver.

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for parts of northeast Utah and northwest Colorado due to strong winds and low humidity. Scattered thunderstorms bring lightning risk, while triple-digit temperatures are expected by the weekend.

Sunny skies and spring wind lead today's forecast, while local headlines include Chinle’s graduation, energy grant concerns, Utah GOP news, and a major Colorado media shakeup.

This week, we explore the cultural significance of Bears Ears, a safe parking program for workers, and the impact of federal immigration laws on local communities.

Utah is now the first state in the nation to ban adding fluoride to drinking water. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Utah dentist James Bekker about the impact on oral health.