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One of the five finalists in NPR’s annual Tiny Desk Contest is a 15-member Utah musical group, The King Will Come. Their music promotes a message of God’s welcome.
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Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune, poolMedia and public access have been a dominant issue during the early stages of the high-profile case. -
Ty ONeil/APThe three Western states say their proposal would save 3.2 million acre-feet of water through 2028. That’s enough water to serve more than 25 million people a year.
This week, Box Elder County commissioners green lit a 40,000-acre data center in Hansel Valley. Those in favor, including Gov. Cox, say it will bring needed jobs to the state and boost national security. Detractors argue that it’s an environmental disaster waiting to happen, draining the Great Salt Lake's water table and increasing the state's pollution. We talk with Atlantic staff writer Matteo Wong about the controversy surrounding the data center.
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The owners of Provo Towne Centre plan to modify or tear down parts of the mall to create a new mix of retail and housing with an outdoor concept. But the community that’s grown there worries about what it means for them. -
Utah remains one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but new population estimates highlight uneven growth patterns. -
Park officials described the attack as a single event, with one or more bears involved, but did not specify if they were black bears or grizzlies. Yellowstone has populations of both species. -
“We will ensure that the development is done responsibly and in a manner that protects the best interest of the Box Elder County and its residents,” the county commission said in a statement. -
People in serious car crashes or ski accidents can lose a lot of blood quickly. The faster they get blood, the better their chances of surviving. -
Utah installed more solar power in 2025 than in any year of the past decade. The Trump administration’s actions to slow down renewable energy projects threaten 40% of the state’s planned solar projects. -
La política declarada de Immigration and Customs Enforcement de Estados Unidos es preguntar a las personas si tienen hijos y permitirles hacer arreglos. Pero defensores dicen que aun así es una buena idea planificar. -
The stated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy is to ask people if they have kids and let them make arrangements. But advocates say planning is still a good idea.
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With the worsening drought, the Colorado River is already at a “worst-case scenario,” and Gov. Spencer Cox thinks that may force states to find common ground.
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