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Valar Atomics' nuclear reactor reaches criticality in Utah

06/19/2026 10:32pm
After four decades of stagnation, the United States is seeing a resurgence of nuclear technology. At about 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Valar Atomics' small modular reactor in Orangeville, Utah, reached zero-power fueled criticality.

US gas prices slide below $4 again. What about Utah?

06/19/2026 6:59pm
Gas prices in some Utah counties have joined the national average in sliding to or below $4 per gallon for the first time in months.

6 Kickstarter Father's Day gifts for the dad who says he doesn't want anything

06/19/2026 12:32pm
Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, and if your dad, husband, or partner has ever said "I don't need anything" while quietly coveting every gadget on the internet, this list is for him.

Box Elder County commissioner responds to conflict of interest allegations tied to Stratos Project

06/19/2026 11:59am
Box Elder County Commissioner Boyd Bingham is pushing back against allegations that he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest before voting in favor of transferring thousands of acres of land for the Stratos Project data center.

Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact

06/19/2026 7:51am
Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more ​supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopening Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

The ultimate guide for your kids' summer lemonade stand

06/19/2026 7:03am
Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, especially after several long hours of selling it under the sun (or more likely, helping your kids do it).