Tim Vandenack
Box Elder County data center debate intensifies as foes, supporters trade barbs
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 6:15 a.m.
The debate over a proposed Box Elder County data center is intensifying, with foes and supporters trading barbs and redoubling their efforts.
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:15 a.m.
Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed is to handle the invocations at three public meetings in Utah this week as part of his efforts to foster religious understanding.
'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:30 p.m.
Boosters of Army Pfc. Jose Valdez, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, seek homes for a handful of prints of the man that remain.
Utah high schools touted for efforts to prep English-language learners for higher-level classes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 11 - 8:11 a.m.
Numerous Utah high schools were recognized by state education officials for their efforts to prepare English-language learners for more advanced classes.
Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 9:02 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox reinserted himself into the intense debate over a Box Elder County data center project, stressing efforts meant to protect the Great Salt Lake.
Ogden Valley wrestling with funding shortfall, specter of 519% tax hike
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m.
Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are wresting with a funding shortfall of $2.2 million more and the specter of a 519% property tax hike.
Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 8:45 a.m.
A water rights application was withdrawn for a controversial data center proposed in Box Elder County, which compromises over 3,800 letters filed in protest against the application.
Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.
Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:27 p.m.
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:00 a.m.
Ogden officials voted to take part in the Community Renewable Energy Program, meant to bolster use of clean energy, joining six other Utah locales.
'A bullet we have to bite': Ogden OKs downtown paid parking plan
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 7:11 p.m.
The Ogden City Council approved implementation of the first phase of paid parking in the city center, expected to go into effect on June 15, after a trial period.
Box Elder County official faced death threats amid contentious data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:50 a.m.
Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry said he faced death threats as the data center debate in the county unfolded and defended his action allowing the project to proceed.
Roy man sentenced to 10 years to life for sexual misconduct with 2 young girls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 4 - 10:30 p.m.
A Roy man was sentenced to prison Friday for sexual misconduct involving a 10-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl.
Box Elder County commissioners OK controversial data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 4 - 7:02 p.m.
Box Elder County commissioners approved a controversial data center proposal at a special meeting that drew hundreds of opponents of the proposal.
Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
Tim Vandenack, 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.
Latino religious leaders in Utah unite to promote family, conservative causes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 3 - 5:00 p.m.
A new group of Latino religious leaders in Utah has taken shape with the backing of some GOP officials to promote "faith, family and biblical values."
Weber School District custodian faces rape, other charges involving teen
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 2 - 1:58 p.m.
A Weber School District custodian faces rape and other charges involving a teen girl. District officials don't think there are any connections in the case to district schools.
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:25 p.m.
After a surge of intense clamoring in March, debate over a proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City has died down though not gone away.
Fire causes around $650K in damages to Hooper home, but no injuries
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 1 - 5:03 p.m.
A fire Thursday night caused around $650,000 in damages to a home in Hooper though no injuries.
Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m.
A University of Utah student who came to the United States years ago from Mexico as a 1-year-old has been detained by immigration officials.
Cox backs Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, due to national security factors
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 7:33 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox backs a proposed controversial Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, for national security reasons and believes the planned site is an apt location.
'Not just a number': Vigil planned to honor domestic violence victims in Latina community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 30 - 5:02 p.m.
A vigil is planned for Friday in West Jordan, Not One More Latina, to honor and remember victims of domestic violence in the Latino community.
Amid growing algal bloom issue, officials hope Willard Peak Pond treatment offers way forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 29 - 6:55 a.m.
As algal bloom issues expand around Utah, officials hope a possible fix at Willard Peak Pond offers a way forward.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."
