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New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.