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New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
New polling by the Deseret News and Hinkley Institute of Politics found the majority of Americans, and even more than a majority in Utah, oppose an artificial data center in their neighborhoods.

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures
Allison Stuart, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
At least one popular trail in the Park City area is preparing to close.

Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Powder Mountain and Weber Fire District reps broke ground on Thursday on a new mountaintop fire station to serve the growing ski resort.

New Brian Head ski lift honors 93-year-old community icon Stefanie Hartlmaier
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
A new ski lift in Brian Head will pay homage to Stefanie Hartlmaier, 92, who has spent more than 60 years building the popular southern Utah ski community.

Enoch community creating 'healing garden' 3 years after murder of 7 family members
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
For the past three and a half years, residents of Enoch have been healing from a tragedy that took a mother, grandmother and five children.

Utah community honors those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal
Allison Stuart, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
A vigil held Wednesday night honored those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal. The organizers say the disaster isn't receiving enough attention, and they hope the vigil helped raise awareness.

Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kaysville voters to decide on $16.5M bond for second fire station

How to celebrate National Public Lands Day across Utah this weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
Several events are planned in Utah this weekend to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

Blake Moore says there's a 'sincere lack of trust' between parties in DC
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Blake Moore addressed distrust in Congress, the national debt, and Donald Trump Jr. in a discussion at the University of Utah on Thursday.

The art of optimism
VideoPeter Rosen, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Political turmoil, a warming planet, an evaporating lake, an uncontrollable AI. With so much to worry about, Utah artist Trevor Dahl is doing what he can to spread positive vibrations around Salt Lake City.

Utah newborn home after rare open-heart surgery at less than 2 weeks old
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Eight-week-old Benny Halbleib spent the first seven weeks of his life in the hospital. His family's experience comes as Primary Children's earns national recognition for pediatric heart care.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in West Valley Thursday afternoon.

Davis County leader says he's 'committed to personal improvement' in wake of critical probe
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Six months after completion of a critical probe into Davis County Commissioner John Crofts, Crofts say he's "committed to personal improvement."

Hangar rent hikes coming to SLC International Airport
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Hangar rates at Salt Lake City International Airport are set to increase in two steps, raising concerns for a local pilot who uses his plane for volunteer animal-rescue and humanitarian missions.

Kevin O'Leary, Fox News seek dismissal of defamation lawsuit stemming from data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network seek dismissal of the defamation lawsuit they face stemming from the intense Box Elder County data center debate.

Elementary school teacher accused of giving inappropriate 'hugs' charged with abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
A teacher with the Granite School District is accused of inappropriately touching elementary school children under the guise of giving them hugs.

State prisons on lockdown following attack on corrections officer
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Both state prisons in Salt Lake City and Gunnison were placed on lockdown Thursday after an officer was attacked at the Central Utah facility.
Business & Tech »

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods
- The crop you've probably never heard of is taking off in Idaho
- Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station
- Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
- Chile's Escondida mine gradually resumes operations after fatal accident
Education »

Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients
- University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec
- Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
- Peruvian teacher with expiring visa focus of campaign to keep him at Vernal school
- Uintah School District studying middle school closure amid declining enrollment, safety concerns
Environment »

The crop you've probably never heard of is taking off in Idaho
- How to celebrate National Public Lands Day across Utah this weekend
- Ugandans plant trees near national park to keep people out of gorillas' habitat
- Kevin O'Leary, Fox News seek dismissal of defamation lawsuit stemming from data center debate
- A new candidate emerges in Utah this election season: El Niño
Health »

Utah newborn home after rare open-heart surgery at less than 2 weeks old
- FDA nominee Overton says all vaccines safe as senators press on shots, abortion, vaping
- Local teen inspired by childhood care hopes to use ASL to help deaf patients
- Tiny worms may help doctors treat human brain disease
- As police probe 2 Ole Miss student deaths, they urge people to avoid herbal extract kratom
Police & Courts »
'Rogue' US DEA agents are operating illegally on Bahamian soil, ambassador says
- Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station
- Miracle and uncertainty: Families respond to removal of death penalty in 1985 case
- Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City
- Kevin O'Leary, Fox News seek dismissal of defamation lawsuit stemming from data center debate
Religion »

Church outlines more of its transportations plans for Salt Lake Temple open house
- Actress, DNA expert to keynote next year's RootsTech. Tickets available now
- Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game
- Dads don't see themselves as key to their kids' faith. The data says otherwise
- Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
Science »

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods
- USU researchers add weather sensors to study why Peter Sinks gets so cold
- Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
- OpenAI to preview GPT-6 Cyber within days, Fortune reports
- Akamai signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Anthropic, grants warrant for up to 5% stake
Utah Counties »

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures
- Church outlines more of its transportations plans for Salt Lake Temple open house
- Powder Mountain, Weber Fire District break ground on mountaintop fire station
- USU researchers add weather sensors to study why Peter Sinks gets so cold
- New Brian Head ski lift honors 93-year-old community icon Stefanie Hartlmaier




