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Thousands of people are expected to visit Las Vegas this week for the Formula One Grand Prix. Ahead of the race, a low-flying helicopter conducted radiation tests for “national security.”

It has been known for some time that heavy metal content in soils after wildfires can increase. New research suggests that fire retardants used in suppression efforts could be playing a role.

The League of Women Voters of Pocatello (LWVP) hosted the “2025 Idaho Legislature Preview,” on January 8 from 7 – 8:00 PM MT. The public forum was available to the public via Zoom and aired live on KISU FM. Access recorded audio of the 2025 Idaho Legislature Preview here.

The first person in the U.S. just died from a strain of the virus in Louisiana, but there’s still some simple ways to stay safe.

The state has eased its coronavirus restrictions on a number of businesses, despite failing to meet White House criteria. Hardie Davis Jr. is one of several local leaders who have criticized the move.

New estimates say the U.S. needs to triple its testing. But how much testing does each state need? Here's how states compare to each other, and to targets experts say they should hit.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now testing the nation’s milk supply for the bird flu virus known as H5N1. The virus has spread through dairy cattle in 16 states, including most of the Mountain West.

Wildland firefighters and their advocates pushed hard for permanent pay raises before Congress’ holiday recess. What firefighters got instead was yet another last-minute extension of temporary raises.

People who lived near nuclear test and waste sites across the Mountain West and were sickened from their exposure to radiation are hopeful lawmakers will revive a program to help them. It comes amid a day of remembrance for so-called “downwinders".

The band ‘Solas’ was founded 30 years ago, and band members recently decided to hit the road in 2025. The group will perform in concert at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 15. Reporter Bill Schaefer recently shared a conversation with founding band member Seamus Egan, who refers to the bands current tour as the result of a return from hiatus-