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Salt Lake City's Local Wire update covers the heated race for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, the withdrawal of the Stratos data center project in Box Elder County, and the results of a voter roll audit confirming 99.72% verified U.S. citizens. The episode also highlights a moose sighting in Park City and spring wildlife activity across Utah.

Salt Lake City's Local Wire update covers ICE detainee transfers from the city, Rocky Mountain Power's blackout warnings, and Iron County's data center ban. The episode also highlights pesticide concerns in produce and the growth of local startup Rize Sweet Rollz.

Salt Lake City's Local Wire update covers Iron County's pause on data center approvals, a sex offender's involvement in a Highland High School trip, and Utah's geothermal energy initiative. The episode also addresses a motorcyclist fatality in Kane County and drought conservation tips.

Salt Lake City officials announced new barriers downtown in Logan to prevent vehicle attacks, while a repeat child sex offender received a 25-year federal prison sentence. A man died in a rollover crash on I-80 in Tooele County, and a controlled burn near the Great Salt Lake addressed invasive phragmites.

Salt Lake City officials approved a west-side road closure to address train horn noise, while a wildfire in Iron County forced evacuations and raised air quality concerns. Protesters gathered at the Utah Capitol against a proposed data center in Box Elder County, highlighting tensions over economic development and environmental impact.

Salt Lake City's Local Wire update covers a fatal shooting in the ballpark neighborhood, a deadly incident at Kids’ Empire, and Trump’s $1 billion Great Salt Lake restoration plan. The episode also highlights Utah’s nuclear energy projects and the Utah Royals’ unbeaten streak.

Salt Lake City's episode covers the Utah Supreme Court's leadership change with Chief Justice Matthew Durrant's retirement and Governor Spencer Cox's upcoming appointments, plus a suspect in the Wayne County triple murder case facing trial in Utah. It also details Zion National Park's Stage 2 fire restrictions and TRAX delays impacting light rail service.

Salt Lake City's episode covers Weber State's new president Chris Mallett and Utah's University of Utah travel controversy, plus updates on motorcycle safety laws and federal drought funding for the Colorado River. The segment also touches on protests against the Stratos data center's water rights and a paused investigation into former councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez.

Salt Lake City's episode covers a fire on Redwood Road and another near 350 S. Orange Street, along with Utah’s legislative review of data center environmental impacts. It also highlights the legacy of Wheelwright Lumber Company and AAA’s Memorial Day safety warnings.

Salt Lake City residents are advised to boil or use bottled water after a cross-contamination incident in Riverton, while a fire at a Redwood Road building caused smoke and traffic issues. The city also celebrates the opening of Wasatch Food Co-Op's first store in over 20 years, and Tan France's $7.5 million home is now on the market.

Salt Lake City — A man sentenced to 120 days in jail for throwing six puppies from a moving vehicle, plus concerns over a proposed data center in Box Elder County and LDS Church leadership changes. Also, the Utah Royals FC's unbeaten streak and a Parowan grandma's cancer survival story.

Salt Lake City — The Utah Royals extend their unbeaten streak in NWSL, while Utah hosts over 170 summer concerts and festivals. The Cherokee Bible project gains momentum, and a Box Elder County data center sparks community debate.

Salt Lake City police are expanding their drone first-responder program to enhance safety and efficiency, while Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz criticizes the Box Elder data center project over environmental and ranching concerns. Real Salt Lake's teen star Zavier Gozo led a key victory, and a Utah girl reunited with her father after being stranded in Colombia for two months.

Salt Lake City — A 13-year-old boy died in a crash near Saratoga Springs, while Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency over freezing damage to crops. Residents in Iron County protest a proposed data center, and a local teen founder in Bluffdale is scaling a defense-tech drone company.

Salt Lake City: A 13-year-old boy died in a crash in Saratoga Springs, sparking calls for traffic safety reforms, while Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill charged a police officer in a fatal shooting for the first time since 2014. Utah's banned books law faces scrutiny as nearly all statewide book bans come from two districts, and the LDS Church announced a new temple in Ecuador during President Dallin...

Salt Lake City's Local Wire covers the sentencing of Kouri Richins to life in prison for her husband's murder, a stolen merchandise incident in Riverton, and the Great Salt Lake's environmental debate. The episode also highlights the University of Utah's new mental health program and Utah law enforcement's participation in National Police Week.

Salt Lake City officials are addressing a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that killed three passengers and hospitalized others, while Councilmember Eva Lopez Chavez was removed from office over residency concerns. Property owners are being urged to combat invasive weeds under the Utah Noxious Weed Act, and the LDS Church’s FamilySearch records are aiding Utahns with new Canadian citize...

Salt Lake City residents should be aware of three major accidents in Pole Canyon, West Davis Corridor, and Monroe Mountain, all involving serious injuries. Additionally, Box Elder County faces community backlash over its data center project, while local residents share unique stories about parks and new pizzerias.

Salt Lake City's Utah Jazz are targeting top NBA prospects with their No. 2 draft pick, while Bullfrog Marina relocates at Lake Powell due to dropping water levels. The city also saw postal workers deliver thousands of pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Salt Lake City: A shooting on Bangerter Highway led to closures and one injury, while Governor Spencer Cox weighs in on a data center proposal in Box Elder County. Craig Gordon, the iconic voice of the Utah Avalanche Center, is retiring after decades of service, and a legal battle over trail access in northern Utah continues.

Salt Lake City residents are following a Utah resident infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship, a Salt Lake County judge's decision to keep cameras in a murder trial, and Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen's resignation amid legislative investigations. The episode also covers a murder trial delay, record snowmelt at Lake Powell, and today's weather forecast.

Salt Lake City officials withdrew a water rights request for the Box Elder data center after public backlash, raising concerns about the Great Salt Lake’s future. Meanwhile, Utah faces a renewable energy debate over natural gas vs. wind and solar, while mental health advocates push for crisis intervention reforms.

Salt Lake City's episode covers the Box Elder County data center controversy, including voter override possibilities and security measures, plus the Tarrant County death penalty verdict for Athena Strand's murder. The mayor also proposes a tax hike to tackle inflation and budget challenges.

Salt Lake City: A Roy man received a 10-year-to-life sentence for sexual misconduct involving two girls, and a multi-vehicle crash in West Jordan killed one person. Controversy erupted over a data center project in Salt Lake City with claims of out-of-state protesters and Utah's leading measles cases amid vaccine hesitancy.

Salt Lake City's Local Wire update covers the ongoing investigation into the Secret Service agent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Box Elder County's decision on the hyperscale data center project, and the rise of great horned owls in St. George's desert oasis. The episode also highlights Utah's summer music events and a youth-led park cleaning initiative in Springville.