Visiting EPA administrator throws support behind Great Salt Lake
At the same time, hundreds of Utahns gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the 40,000 acre hyperscale data center planned for construction near the Great Salt Lake.
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Ivory Foundation cuts ribbon on affordable housing community in Lehi
The new townhouse community, in addition to a satellite literacy center, seeks to provide affordable housing and "innovation" in Lehi.
“Protect the water, the air, the land”: Hundreds demand halt on Box Elder data center plan
Demonstrators urged primary investor Kevin O’Leary to end the proposed development and criticized lawmakers for fast-tracking the project.
Sugar House Hotel proposal fails, the future of the lot remains uncertain
After another project failed at the vacant lot in Sugar House Park, locals question whether the property will ever be put to use.
Utah officials say state needs to increase energy production
Officials speaking at the Societal Impact Seminar last week said the State of Utah needs to generate more power to supply data centers.
U alum Sen. Nate Blouin exposed for past derogatory comments
CD-1 candidate Nate Blouin apologized for online posts he made from 2009 to 2015 that mocked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Salt Lake City Council rejects rezoning proposal for Sugar House hotel
If passed, the rezoning proposal would have allowed the lot on the corner of Sugar House Park to be developed into a seven-story hotel.
Rio Grande Depot to be purchased by the U
State-backed depot transfer faces pushback from advocates seeking to restore the rail service.
Legislative Session Recap: Land, water & AI
Lawmakers addressed water rights, forest health and AI regulation while a major Great Salt Lake funding bill stalled in committee.
Legislative Session Recap: safety, education and culture
An overview of the 2026 legislative session's biggest bills affecting safety, higher education and social issues.
