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Before the federal government shut down on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said it would team up with Mountain West states to study mine waste for critical minerals. Trump administration officials hope the effort will strengthen national security and support emerging technologies.

A new report shows tens of thousands of abandoned mines dot the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Experts say these sites pose pollution threats due to being in areas that are at high risk for flooding.

The Trump administration’s proposed budget bill would cut funding to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by nearly 40%, including grants to universities. That could affect funding relied on by survey offices in several Mountain West states.

A new study reveals snow in the Rocky Mountains is contaminated with mercury and other metals, and that pollution has historic causes.

The candidates for Congressional District 2 expressed their stances on abortion access, mining, and housing at a debate moderated by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck last Wednesday in Carson City.

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.Nevada Division Of Insurance Releases Guidance To Help Wildfire Victims…

The 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature is officially over after lawmakers approved one of the largest ever tax increases on the state's mining…

Nevada lawmakers have successfully negotiated one of the largest mining tax increases in state history. The bill’s passage caps off a tumultuous session…

Here are your local morning news headlines for Tuesday, June 1, 2021.Mining Tax Bill Passes On Last Day Of Nevada SessionBy Paul BogerNevada lawmakers…

Here are your local morning news headlines for Wednesday, May 12, 2021.Democrat Joins Nevada Secretary Of State RaceBy Paul BogerAn ex-staffer for former…