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Drought Pressure Hits Home: Utah just crossed a grim line—100% of the state is now in drought, with 59% in extreme drought—and officials warn reservoirs are already stressed as summer demand climbs. Data Center Backlash Grows: The fight over Utah’s AI buildout keeps spilling into public life, with crowds packing Salt Lake City’s library to question data centers and new reporting tying the broader push to water and power strain. Public Health Angle: New research links higher Wasatch Front air pollution (PM2.5) before surgery to higher post-surgery complications, adding another cost to bad air. Cybersecurity Watch: Utah’s AG joined a push urging the EPA to protect chemical facility data tools from hackers and foreign misuse. Local Life, Too: Meanwhile, Salt Lake City is dealing with storm-driven outages, and Utah’s outdoor agencies are urging people to adventure safely as conditions get hotter.

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Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state

Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state

Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk250 Challenge

Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk250 Challenge

Utah’s Big Nuclear Bet – Feasible or Fantasy?

Utah’s Big Nuclear Bet – Feasible or Fantasy?

Hundreds demand Utah political leaders walk back data center project

Hundreds demand Utah political leaders walk back data center project

Village Baker Expands Beyond Utah, Bringing From-Scratch Bakery Café Concept to New Markets

Village Baker Expands Beyond Utah, Bringing From-Scratch Bakery Café Concept to New Markets

103 licensed attorneys active in ZIP Code 84116 as of April, Utah State Bar reports

103 licensed attorneys active in ZIP Code 84116 as of April, Utah State Bar reports


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