Rural

As cyber threats grow, a Boise State program is helping schools, company's and towns in rural Idaho improve their digital security.

Lincoln County acts as a bedroom community for neighboring Blaine County. We find out how neighbors in Ketchum are helping out.

Over a 20 year period ending in 2023, Idaho's population grew abut three times faster than the U.S. average. With that growth came a lot of changes to the Gem State, especially in rural areas.

Many counties and school districts received less money for almost two years after Congress let the program expire.

When emergencies strike where roads don't reach, Idaho's pilots become lifelines - flying daring rescue missions that save lives in the states most remote areas.

Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.

A new study led by the University of Michigan shows that large livestock farms are polluting the air across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Researchers say these impacts are felt hardest by nearby communities, where people of color often live.

Each year, millions of people in the U.S. are impacted by domestic abuse and violence, and making the decision to get help can be hard, especially for those living in rural areas where resources can be limited.

This October the annual Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Symposium will be taking a look at Idaho's environment and it's impacts on our everyday lives.

Biden Administration officials have been visiting the West a lot to promote spending packages like the Inflation Reduction Act. They’ve already directed more than $50 billion to the region. But it's unclear if rural residents care.