‘Erratic’ driver slams into Utah home, police say
A driver crashed into a home in Box Elder County on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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After backlash over Kevin O’Leary-backed data center, this Utah county is hitting pause on future projects
Box Elder County commissioners approved a 180-day moratorium on new data centers and power plants, but the controversial Stratos Project would be unaffected.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Kevin O’Leary says he’ll shrink the Box Elder data center by 20,000 acres
The concession was in response to demands from Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, who, along with other state leaders, has seen significant blowback about t...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Lawsuit claims MIDA and Box Elder County violated rights in data center plan
A new lawsuit has been filed by a nonprofit, Alliance for a Better Utah, and five anonymous Box Elder County residents against government officials who appro...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Changing the plan: O’Leary concedes to Utah Senate President Sen. Stuart Adams’ demands on data center
BOX ELDER COUNTY — A controversial data center plan in Northern Utah is going to see some major changes. On Thursday, Utah Senate President Sen. Stuart Ada...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Lawsuit: MIDA and Box Elder County leaders allegedly violated residents’ rights in O’Leary data center...
The lawsuit also names Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams and state Sen. Jerry Stevenson — both MIDA board members — as defendants.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Kevin O’Leary to scale back Utah project — says it won’t be ‘the largest data center in the world’
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary is prepared to cut thousands of acres from his planned data center campus in Box Elder County.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Former congressman poised to profit from helping kick-start Utah data center
Jason Chaffetz, a former Utah congressman and potential gubernatorial candidate, said he helped start a proposed data center project in Box Elder County.Chaf...
May 30, 2026Open source
Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz owns more than 25,000 acres of land not far from the site of a planned large data center in Box Elder County, a review of pro...
May 16, 2026Open source
Utah officers visit US Capitol during Police Week, reflect on service and sacrifice
Officers from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department and Box Elder County Sheriff
May 15, 2026Open source
Utah protesters want more sunlight on data center plan and its effects on water and air
Utah protesters demanded independent reviews of the planned Stratos project in Box Elder County and a “genuine public comment period.”
May 15, 2026Open source
Beyond data centers: Utah governor issues wake-up call on new Cold War contest over AI
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox responded to criticisms of Kevin O'Leary's massive data center project in Box Elder County. Cox limited the project to Phase I.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Adventure travel draws families to Moab, Utah, as Americans stay closer to home
Family adventure travel bookings are up 106% annually from 2025, says Explore Worldwide. Domestic travel remains strong, so much so that Expedia calls this t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
UDOT: Eastbound I-84 through Weber Canyon to close Sunday
WEBER CANYON — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning the public of closures coming to I-84 in Weber Canyon this weekend. According to a press re...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Former court clerks charged after being accused of helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE
Two former court clerks in Utah were arrested after being accused of being “self-appointed anti-ICE vigilantes” for helping an undocumented immigrant esc...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Adventure travel draws families to Moab, Utah, as Americans stay closer to home
Family adventure travel bookings are up 106% annually from 2025, says Explore Worldwide. Domestic travel remains strong, so much so that Expedia calls this t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘A significant milestone:’ PCB advisory on carp lifted at Utah Lake
A fish consumption advisory for carp was lifted from Utah Lake, a change officials say reflects the health of the lake and its ecosystem. The advisory was pl...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Former court clerks charged after being accused of helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE
Two former court clerks in Utah were arrested after being accused of being “self-appointed anti-ICE vigilantes” for helping an undocumented immigrant esc...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
AJ Dybantsa reminisces on his two years in Utah just weeks ahead of NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa doubles down on his time at BYU, says he would recommend the school's basketball program to fellow top prospects with similar ideals
Jun 12, 2026Open source
House passes bill cracking down on ‘ghost students’ stealing financial aid
The bill passed with bipartisan support in an effort to address a nationwide scheme costing taxpayers and the federal government millions of dollars.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Why this Utah Republican voted against extending key government surveillance tool
The surveillance program used to track potential terrorist threats is poised to expire for the first time since its creation in 2008.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Don’t have a Utah primary ballot yet? This may be why.
Are you a Utah voter who hasn't received a mail-in ballot yet, but thinks you should have by now? Here's why you might not get a ballot, and how you can stil...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Utah’s private-equity deal with Otro Capital is signed. Here’s who will lead the Utes’ new company.
The Utah Utes are entering a new era after finalizing a private-equity deal with Otro Capital this week.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘There’s a huge market demand’: University of Utah approves new bachelor’s degree in artificial int...
“The U. has a strong history with A.I.,” said Vivek Srikumar, an associate professor in the Kahlert School of Computing.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Utah Voters Finally Got a Fair Map. Republicans Are Making Sure It Never Happens Again.
The GOP has a veto-proof supermajority, even though the state’s demographics have changed dramatically.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
A data center caused an uproar in Utah. Congress is watching (and waiting)
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Residents from a state starving for water have become the face of local struggles against Big Tech, locked in protests against a propose...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Kevin O'Leary calls the opposition to his mega data center 'bumps in the road'
Kevin O'Leary told Business Insider he's committed to building his data center campus Utah, despite local protests and legal action.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
FedEx truck driver arrested after traffic stop leads to scuffle with UHP trooper
EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the June 3, 2026 edition. Some information may be outdated. A 52-year-old semi truck driver was arrested Frida...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Utah father who fled with kids to Mexico charged with federal kidnapping
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (KSL) — A Utah County father is facing federal charges after he took his children without permission and fled to Mexico, leading to...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Utah judge sends ‘incredibly dangerous’ woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law
PROVO, Utah (KSL) — An American Fork woman was given consecutive prison sentences on Wednesday for murdering and conspiring to murder her son-in-law, who w...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Adventure travel draws families to Moab, Utah, as Americans stay closer to home
Family adventure travel bookings are up 106% annually from 2025, says Explore Worldwide. Domestic travel remains strong, so much so that Expedia calls this t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
UDOT: Eastbound I-84 through Weber Canyon to close Sunday
WEBER CANYON — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning the public of closures coming to I-84 in Weber Canyon this weekend. According to a press re...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Former court clerks charged after being accused of helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE
Two former court clerks in Utah were arrested after being accused of being “self-appointed anti-ICE vigilantes” for helping an undocumented immigrant esc...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Adventure travel draws families to Moab, Utah, as Americans stay closer to home
Family adventure travel bookings are up 106% annually from 2025, says Explore Worldwide. Domestic travel remains strong, so much so that Expedia calls this t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘A significant milestone:’ PCB advisory on carp lifted at Utah Lake
A fish consumption advisory for carp was lifted from Utah Lake, a change officials say reflects the health of the lake and its ecosystem. The advisory was pl...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Former court clerks charged after being accused of helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE
Two former court clerks in Utah were arrested after being accused of being “self-appointed anti-ICE vigilantes” for helping an undocumented immigrant esc...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
AJ Dybantsa reminisces on his two years in Utah just weeks ahead of NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa doubles down on his time at BYU, says he would recommend the school's basketball program to fellow top prospects with similar ideals
Jun 12, 2026Open source
House passes bill cracking down on ‘ghost students’ stealing financial aid
The bill passed with bipartisan support in an effort to address a nationwide scheme costing taxpayers and the federal government millions of dollars.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Why this Utah Republican voted against extending key government surveillance tool
The surveillance program used to track potential terrorist threats is poised to expire for the first time since its creation in 2008.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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