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Is a data center vibe shift upon us?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 11 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank" investor most recently famed for backing a massive data center in Box Elder County, apologized to MSNOW on Thursday for the project's poor public messaging.
Crews reach 23% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire, but over 500 remain evacuated
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
More than 500 people remain evacuated because of a fast-moving wildfire burning through the Wasatch Back, but fire crews have now contained nearly a quarter of its perimeter.
Teen's death prompts changes to Rocky Mountain Power transmission towers
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Nine months after Davis County teen Garrett Sears died from electrocution and falling from a transmission tower, Rocky Mountain Power has dismantled 41 towers along the Wasatch Front, a change the family hopes will prevent future tragedies.
Utah man with history of voyeurism arrested again
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
A man with a history of recording woman without their knowledge or consent is facing new charges.
College sports bill could override state restrictions on transgender athletes, Utah AG warns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A group of attorneys general from six red states, including Utah's Derek Brown, wrote a letter to sponsors of a major bill regulating college sports urging changes before a floor vote.
New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
New data centers present "opportunities and challenges" to Utah's property tax system, says a University of Utah researcher who delved into the issue.
Utah teachers embrace artificial intelligence as new classroom rules take effect
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Updated Aug. 11 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
State guidelines put safety first, but districts will decide how artificial intelligence is used in Utah classrooms.
Summit County Sheriff's Office explains faulty wildfire evacuation alert
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated Aug. 11 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Summit County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating why a wireless emergency alert tied to the Rocky Canyon Fire evacuation was delivered to mobile phones outside the intended evacuation area Sunday.
Utah governor launches quantum technology initiative
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants to prioritize researching and investing in quantum technology as a key part of Utah's tech industry.
Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
Tess Crowley, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Hilltop United Methodist Church celebrated some of our favorite Utahns on Saturday during the faith's annual Blessing of the Animals event on church grounds in Sandy.
Henefer told to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire picks up in intensity again
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 10 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
A Wasatch Back town is being evacuated as a precaution as a fast-growing wildfire begins to pick up in intensity again.
Tech experts warn against using AI clone of murdered woman's voice in court
Dave Cawley, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Lawyers for a man convicted in a decades-old capital murder case are hoping to block Weber County prosecutors from using an AI-generated simulation of the victim's voice at an upcoming sentencing hearing.
Student leaders, immigrant advocates press U. to become 'sanctuary campus' for immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Amid the ongoing immigration crackdown, students leaders and immigrant advocates want the University of Utah to become a "sanctuary campus" for immigrants.
Liquor ads coming to NCAA championships. Advocacy group, some states pushing back
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The NCAA has lifted a longstanding ban on advertising alcohol and energy drinks during its championship events, including March Madness.
The Great Salt Lake has a new quarterback
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
The newly appointed Great Salt Lake commissioner, Hannah Freeze, is determined to keep Utah's largest lake from disappearing.
First sister wives of polygamous leader share story in upcoming book
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Marona and Shandra Johnson are the first two sister wives who were married to FLDS offshoot leader Samuel Bateman. They are also two of seven sisters whom Bateman married. Now they're telling their stories in a book set to come out this Fall.
Are Utah homes for sale still the biggest in the country? Almost
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Looking for a sizable home? Try buying in Utah.
Here's what Utah, federal lawmakers are doing to crack down on online fraud
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Congress is looking at ways to crack down on retail fraud and online scams, after a federal report found that internet scams cost Americans more than $20 billion last year.
Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 10 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends of the firefighters killed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah on Friday say they each lived lives filled with service and selflessness.
Health »
WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
- Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
- Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk
- Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
- Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
Police & Courts »
Utah governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter pilots killed in helicopter crash
Politics »
Russia uses North Korean missiles in attack that killed 6 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
- WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
- College sports bill could override state restrictions on transgender athletes, Utah AG warns
- Utah governor launches quantum technology initiative
- Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
Religion »
Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
- 'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City
- Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row
- Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark
- Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
