Mike Anderson
Water levels peak early at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 9:48 p.m.
With the Memorial Day weekend beginning, water levels at Bear Lake are already past their peak for the season, thanks to a nearly nonexistent snowpack.
Formal protests start to pour in for Stratos data center's second water rights change request
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 20 - 8:33 p.m.
By Wednesday afternoon, over than 300 formal protests were filed against a second water rights change application for the proposed Stratos data center.
Experts worry state regulations won't do enough to protect public from data center pollution
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 20 - 3:04 p.m.
The possibility of a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County could still be much further from reality than many people realize.
A look at what's inside and around Box Elder County's proposed Stratos data center site
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 19 - 8:20 a.m.
With a population of under 250, homeowners around Howell, Box Elder County, tend to live far apart, most of them owning or working on farms and ranches.
Closed-loop cooling systems save water but can be a drain on electricity
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 12 - 10:00 a.m.
The University of Utah runs what it calls Cloud Lab, which allows researchers to study ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data centers.
New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 9 - 6:29 p.m.
A new Utah law could add to the challenges faced by several thousand people who wish to oppose plans for a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County.
Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:40 a.m.
With dozens of questions lingering around how a 60-square-mile data center campus would operate, some scientists are raising concerns over what they see as likely detrimental impacts.
Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 10:30 p.m.
The debate about a proposed data center in Box Elder County comes to a head Monday, when county leaders are to take action on whether the proposal moves forward.
Developers of mega data center promise environmental considerations, community benefit
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 7:13 a.m.
Developers behind a data center project in Box Elder County are promising to take measures to protect the environment and serve as a benefit to the surrounding communities.
Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 30 - 7:40 a.m.
Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the northwestern side of Box Elder County.
Scientists share concerns over proposed mega data center in Box Elder County
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 29 - 5:10 p.m.
A professor of physics at USU said he and some of his colleagues have lingering questions when it comes to the feasibility of a mega data center in Box Elder County.
More migratory birds flock to Great Salt Lake as other saline lakes decline
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 25 - 4:17 p.m.
As a biologist, Kyle Stone serves as the project leader for the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program, which has been counting migratory birds around the lake and its wetlands since 1997.
Layton High School distance runner breaks 40-year-old record, set by assistant coach
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 25 - 9:35 a.m.
Sophomore Parker Harris unwittingly beat a 40-year-old record for the Davis School District track meet last month — coming in with a time of 9:24.8 in the 3,200-meter run.
19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 8:09 a.m.
A federal grant will fund some 19 cameras that will use artificial intelligence to scan for potential wildfires in remote and frequent-fire areas in Utah.
Dozens of old cars, debris pulled from Logan River in restoration project
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 22 - 7:34 p.m.
About 60 cars so far have been pulled from the banks of the Logan River, near Trapper Park, as part of an ongoing restoration project.
Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 22 - 6:15 a.m.
Fifteen women with developmental and intellectual disabilities were given the chance to shine Tuesday night in the biannual Miss Inspiration pageant in Orem.
Farmers assess damage after another spring freeze
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 17 - 10:33 p.m.
An early warmup and blossom season is leaving a larger window for the threat of crop freezes.
Business owners react to postponement of Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 15 - 9:34 p.m.
Business owners said they'll have to stave off their expectations for that major boost they see every other year after the Warriors Over the Wasatch was postponed this week.
Sewage mishap causes stink in Tremonton
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 14 - 7:11 p.m.
A mishap at a city wastewater treatment plant in Tremonton caused a big stink across the south end of town last week.
Bear River girls lacrosse continues winning streak, achieves 101st program win
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 8 - 10:27 p.m.
The Bear River High School girls' lacrosse team achieved their 101st program win on Wednesday over Green Canyon, but players said their coaches helped them get here.
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District responds to drought with 20% restriction
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 7 - 8:34 p.m.
The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is asking users to cut back on their watering this coming season by 20%, and shorten their season, running until Sept. 15.
Early peach blossoms make following weeks crucial as farmers prepare for early harvest
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 7 - 7:40 a.m.
Farmers along Utah's "fruit way" are grateful many of their blossoms survived a cold snap last week.
Park City welcomes home Olympians, Paralympians in community parade
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 3 - 10:12 p.m.
Hundreds of people lined Main Street on Friday to welcome home several Olympians and Paralympians who are now back from the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.
Box Elder County sheriff under investigation after trespassing complaint
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 3 - 7:29 a.m.
Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is under investigation after allegations of trespassing and suspected driving under the influence that stem from a confrontation.
