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Extreme Heat & Public Safety: A “heat dome” is driving record highs across the West, with Salt Lake City hitting 109°F and Billings 111°F—plus dangerous lack of nighttime cooling—prompting warnings about heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wildfire Aftermath & Monsoon Flood Risk: As monsoon storms roll in, Utah officials are watching burn scars for flash flooding and debris flows; Beaver shut off a pressurized irrigation system after floodwater contamination tied to the Cottonwood Fire burn area. Conservation Under Pressure: President Trump signed orders shrinking two Utah national monuments—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante—by more than 90%, reigniting fights over wildlife habitat, fossil resources, and tribal consultation. Local Land-Use & Data Centers: In Box Elder County, residents are pushing for a referendum on a controversial data center project, while legal battles over whether the vote can proceed continue. Utah Nature & Wildlife: Utah wildlife officials shared guidance on bats in summer, noting pups leave roosts in July and August and advising how to handle encounters safely. Rural Tourism & Farms: Utah’s agritourism study finds visitor spending is generating about $44.8M annually and shows rapid growth since 2002, highlighting opportunities for farmers and rural communities.

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What to know about the executive order shrinking 2 national monuments in Utah

What to know about the executive order shrinking 2 national monuments in Utah

New Mexico environmentalist group on ‘high alert’ after Trump shrinks Utah national monuments

New Mexico environmentalist group on ‘high alert’ after Trump shrinks Utah national monuments

‘Fuel for the Future’: Utah Office of Energy Development gears up for final Powering Tomorrow workshop

‘Fuel for the Future’: Utah Office of Energy Development gears up for final Powering Tomorrow workshop

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Blackstone invests $5.34bn in Williams' behind-the-meter natural gas power projects for the data center sector

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Tribes react to President Trump shrinking 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

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Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls


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Jul. 13, 2026

The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications

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The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications

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The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications

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The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications

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The State of Utah applauds national monuments modifications

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