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Research shows climate change is causing bridges across the U.S. to age faster than expected. Many of the bridges affected are in parts of the Mountain West.

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will use $17 million to strengthen parts of the lower Truckee River bank along with other flood mitigation projects. The money is from an agreement with the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.

As heatwaves and wildfires scorch parts of the West, a new survey shows most Americans have recent experiences with extreme weather. It also reveals they now support policy changes to address the risk. But the more forceful the policy, the less the support.

2023 set a new record for the number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. But Nevada got off easy compared to the rest of the country.

A new study finds that mountain regions will get more extreme rain because of climate change, raising the risk of hazards like floods and landslides.

Federal officials say many parts of the West continue to see “massive” drought improvements, with some of the most significant changes in the Mountain West.

The National Weather Service is forecasting an atmospheric river event to impact our region beginning Thursday night, with strong winds and flooding possible.

The recent flooding around Yellowstone National Park also created challenges for gateway towns like Gardner, Red Lodge and Cooke City in Montana. That includes lost homes and possibly lost livelihoods. For travelers who can no longer access the park through those towns, there’s another Montana entrance: West Yellowstone, the most popular gateway to the park.

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