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New 'Goldmine' Project Proposes Data Center, Rural Homes Near Fairfield
A Large-Scale Mixed-Use Development, Including Potentially Hundreds of Acres for Data Centers, Is in Preliminary Planning Stages for the Cedar Valley, Raising Concerns About Water and Air Quality.

Death Penalty Withdrawn for Douglas Carter in 1985 Provo Murder Case
The Utah County Attorney's Office Has Reversed Its Intent to Seek Capital Punishment for Douglas Carter, Years After His Original Conviction for the 1985 Home Invasion Murder of Eva Olesen Was Overturned.

New Grant Program Supports Utah Farmers with Agritourism Opportunities
Amid Challenging Economic Conditions, Airbnb and American Farmland Trust Are Offering up to $10,000 to Help Local Farms Diversify Income Through Overnight Stays.

Charlie Kirk's Family Blames UVU for 'Entirely Preventable' Shooting Death
A Notice of Claim Filed by the Family Alleges Security Failures at Utah Valley University Led to the Conservative Activist's Assassination Last Year.

Professional Football Franchise Set for 2028 Launch in Sandy
The United Football League Announced Plans for a Utah Team, Ending a Nine-Year Absence of Major Professional Football in the State.

Videos Help Police Detain Man After Alleged Shooting at Mini-Bike Group
A 74-Year-Old Man Faces Charges in Salt Lake City After Allegedly Hitting a Mini-Bike Rider with His Vehicle and Firing a Shot at the Group, with Witness Videos Proving Crucial.

Steenblik Park Revitalized with $750,000 Renovation
The Multi-Month Project in Salt Lake City's Rose Park Neighborhood Is Funded by an $85 Million Bond Approved by Voters in 2022.

Millcreek Barber Transforms Shipping Container Into Full-Time Business
Steven Fernandez Will Leave His Second Job Next Month to Dedicate Himself to the Cut Box, a Growing Barbershop Located Just Off 3300 South.

Herriman Neighborhood's Red Sox Streets Go Viral, Sparking Local Pride
A Herriman Housing Development, Featuring Street Names Inspired by Boston Red Sox Players, Has Garnered National Attention After a Social Media Post Went Viral.

Utah Launches Major Addiction Recovery Initiative with White House Partnership
Governor Spencer Cox and White House Advisors Signed Documents Monday at the Utah State Capitol, Introducing a New State Initiative Aimed at Transforming Addiction Prevention and Treatment.

State Housing Adviser Warned Wasatch County of Funding Risk in Development Clash
A Senior Housing Adviser to Governor Spencer Cox Suggested State Transportation Funds Could Be Suspended Following Wasatch County's Rejection of a Development Proposal and Its Opposition to a New State Law, Though State and County Officials Later Affirmed Funding Stability.

Running Back LJ Martin Led the Cougars with 176 Yards and Three Touchdowns, While Colorado State Later Apologized for Student Section Chants.

Midvale Apartment Fire Cause Undetermined, UFA Report States
Nearly Two Months After a Devastating Blaze at the North Union Apartments, Unified Fire Authority Investigators Could Not Pinpoint a Specific Ignition Source, Citing an Estimated $65 Million in Damages.

Record Diesel Prices Drive up Costs for Goods, Food, and Home Heating
For the First Time, the National Average Price for Diesel Fuel Has Risen Above $6 a Gallon, a Shift Expected to Impact Nearly All Consumer Purchases Across the Country.

Tooele Valley Data Center Proposal Paused Amid Resident Opposition, County Review
Plans for a Large-Scale Data Center Near the Great Salt Lake Are on Hold as Tooele County Officials Draft New Regulations and Residents Voice Concerns to the Utah Inland Port Authority.

Delta Data Center Developer Unveils 'Gigawater' Tech to Create Water From Natural Gas
Creekstone Energy, Building a Large Data Center Campus Near Delta, Announced a Patent-Pending Technology to Capture Water From Natural Gas Combustion, Which the University of Utah Will Independently Verify.

Utah Employers Urged to Measure Ai's Impact on Employee Skill Development
As Local Businesses Adopt Artificial Intelligence, a New Approach Suggests Tracking How Quickly Employees Become Capable, Rather Than Just Efficiency Gains.

Hooper Food Trucks Battle Rising Fuel and Food Costs
Food Trucks, Like Hooper's Southern Heights Bbq, Are Adapting to Increased Diesel, Gas, and Ingredient Expenses, Impacting Their Ability to Profit at Local Events.

Utah Doesn't Track Tax Revenue Loss From Data Center Exemptions
Legislative Changes Nearly Two Decades Ago Ended Reporting Requirements, Leaving the State Unable to Assess the Financial Impact of Sales Tax Breaks for Data Centers.




