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Goshute Indian Tribe Opposes U.S. Army Data Center in Tooele County, Citing Water Concerns

Goshute Indian Tribe Opposes U.S. Army Data Center in Tooele County, Citing Water Concerns

The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians, based in Grantsville, Utah, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed U.S. Army data center in Tooele County. The tribe sent a letter of opposition to Governor Spencer Cox, but has not received a response. The proposed facility, to be developed by CyrusOne on 1,201 acres at the Dugway Proving Ground, is slated to become operational in 2029. The tribe's primary concern is the data center's potential impact on groundwater resources, which they rely on for survival. They argue that the facility's excessive water needs, including the discharge of up to 250,000 gallons per day of salt-heavy wastewater, would contaminate their sole water source and the area's fragile ecosystem. The tribe also highlights that Tooele County's groundwater is already over-allocated, with no alternative water source available to them. Additionally, the Skull Valley Band opposes a separate proposal by EnergySolutions to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level radioactive waste from Canad...
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U.S. Senator Mike Crapo Advocates for Expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo Advocates for Expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has been a vocal advocate for expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include individuals affected by past U.S. nuclear tests. In July 2023, Senator Crapo spoke on the Senate floor, emphasizing the need to compensate 'forgotten victims' of these tests, particularly those in areas like Idaho, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. These regions, often referred to as 'downwinders,' experienced higher rates of cancer and illness due to radioactive particles dispersed into the atmosphere from tests conducted in New Mexico in 1945 and at the Nevada Test Site in the 1950s and 1962. In 2025, RECA was reauthorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which broadened its eligibility criteria. This reauthorization allows individuals diagnosed with specific cancers, who lived in Idaho for at least a year between January 1951 and November 1962, or all of July 1962, to potentially qualify for a $100,000 compensation payment. The Sandpoint Li...
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Environmental Groups Petition EPA Against Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor Air Permit

Environmental Groups Petition EPA Against Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor Air Permit

A coalition of environmental organizations has filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to challenge an air permit issued to Cleveland-Cliffs' Burns Harbor steel mill in Northwest Indiana. The groups, including the Environmental Law and Policy Center, Environmental Integrity Project, Gary Advocates for Responsible Development, Just Transition Northwest Indiana, and Faith in Place, contend that the permit fails to meet fundamental requirements of the Clean Air Act. They argue that the permit lacks sufficient monitoring, testing, and reporting provisions, as well as corrective action, operation and maintenance, and preventative maintenance plans, which are standard for Clean Air Act operating permits. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) issued the permit on July 6, and the petition was filed on August 21. IDEM spokesman Allen Carter stated that the agency determined the permit met all applicable state and federal requirements and that the U.S. EPA did not obj...
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox Reveals President Biden Considered Pardoning President Trump in 2023

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Reveals President Biden Considered Pardoning President Trump in 2023

Utah Governor Spencer Cox disclosed in his upcoming book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," that President Joe Biden seriously considered pardoning President Donald Trump in 2023. According to Cox, he personally suggested the idea to President Biden in the presidential limousine in Salt Lake City. President Biden reportedly discussed the possibility at length with First Lady Jill Biden that same week. At the time, President Trump was the leading Republican presidential candidate and faced multiple criminal charges in New York, Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. Cox's account, detailed in an excerpt obtained by The Atlantic and reported by NOTUS, indicates that while President Biden considered the pardon, it ultimately did not occur. Cox also attempted a similar unity-focused approach with Republicans after a 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump, urging him to choose unity over retaliation, an effort that also did not materialize as Cox had hoped.
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Ballerina Farm, a Utah-based lifestyle brand, seeks Director of E-Commerce to expand online presence and customer experience.

Ballerina Farm, a Utah-based lifestyle brand, seeks Director of E-Commerce to expand online presence and customer experience.

Ballerina Farm, a Utah-based lifestyle brand, seeks Director of E-Commerce to expand online presence and customer experience.
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Boise Family Faces Housing Crisis in Utah Amidst Daughter's 16-Month Wait for Heart Transplant

Boise Family Faces Housing Crisis in Utah Amidst Daughter's 16-Month Wait for Heart Transplant

Sarah Kimmel, a mother from Boise, Idaho, is experiencing a severe housing struggle in Utah as her daughter, Quinn, awaits a heart transplant at Primary Children’s Hospital. Quinn has spent all 482 days of her life at the hospital due to a complex congenital heart condition, requiring a Berlin Heart, a ventricular assist device. Kimmel initially anticipated a three to six-month stay for Quinn's treatment and surgeries, but the prolonged hospitalization has extended to 16 months. This extended stay has led to significant personal and financial strain for Kimmel, including the loss of her job, depletion of savings, and separation from her husband. After nearly a year of free lodging at Ronald McDonald House Mountain West, Kimmel and her other twin daughter, Harper, had to find alternative housing, eventually moving into an apartment and paying market rent while unable to work. This situation highlights a broader issue of insufficient long-term housing resources for families seeking specialized pediatric care...
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America’s Most Scenic Fall Foliage Drives for an Unforgettable Road Trip

America’s Most Scenic Fall Foliage Drives for an Unforgettable Road Trip

Discover the most beautiful autumn road trips across the U.S., from New England's vibrant hues to the golden aspens of the Rocky Mountains.
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Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers

By Andrew Hay Aug 29 (Reuters) - Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet when he heard noises in his Colorado home. The roofer got up and found two young bears about the size of golden retrievers standing in his hallway. After a staring match, they bolted out of the front door.
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Live 2 B Healthy Seeks Fitness Trainers for Senior Living Facilities in Salt Lake City, UT

Live 2 B Healthy Seeks Fitness Trainers for Senior Living Facilities in Salt Lake City, UT

Live 2 B Healthy Seeks Fitness Trainers for Senior Living Facilities in Salt Lake City, UT
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Clean Air Task Force Analysis Links Coal Power Plant Pollution to Over 6,600 Premature Deaths Annually

Clean Air Task Force Analysis Links Coal Power Plant Pollution to Over 6,600 Premature Deaths Annually

A new analysis by the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) reveals that air pollution from nearly 200 coal-fired power plants in the U.S. is responsible for over 6,600 premature deaths and more than $100 billion in damages annually. The 'Toll from Coal' modeling tool, updated with 2024 emissions data, indicates that sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from these plants contribute to harmful soot and smog. Beyond premature deaths, the pollution causes nearly 2,000 non-fatal heart attacks and over 15,000 new asthma diagnoses each year, leading to hundreds of thousands of missed school and work days. CATF Senior Scientist John Graham emphasized that reducing pollution from these plants is a highly effective public health measure. The analysis also highlights concerns about the U.S. Department of Energy potentially forcing plants with planned retirement dates between 2025 and 2028 to remain operational, which could lead to an additional 2,000 deaths and $28 billion in health-related costs.
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5 restaurants in these 2 states received Michelin stars

5 restaurants in these 2 states received Michelin stars

Five restaurants in these two states just earned Michelin stars. See the winners.
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Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act | Opinion

Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act | Opinion

Counties, states and tribes running elections together is the model that works. Arizona voters, not just Navajo Nation citizens, have a stake in it.