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Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
Erin Cox, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Community leaders held a panel Wednesday night to discuss what they know so far about the Stratos Data Center approved for Box Elder County.
Hundreds gather at Capitol to rally against Box Elder data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 14 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to rally against the Box Elder County data center proposal, the latest initiative by foes opposed to the plans.
Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death are released from jail
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 14 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Police announced a Tremonton couple that was arrested and accused of child torture resulting in the death of their son have been released from jail as no charges have been filed yet.
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Amid the intense debate surrounding a proposed data center and power-production project in Box Elder County a nuclear energy plant plan is quietly edging forward.
Logan semifinalist in national teacher competition hopes to give back to community
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 13 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan High School math teacher, who is a semifinalist in a national teacher competition, hopes to give back to the community if she wins.
Box Elder County data center debate intensifies as foes, supporters trade barbs
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The debate over a proposed Box Elder County data center is intensifying, with foes and supporters trading barbs and redoubling their efforts.
Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Counties across the state are telling property owners to rid yards of noxious weeds under the Utah Noxious Weed Act.
New Utah law raises concerns for those who oppose Box Elder County data center plans
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 9 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah law could add to the challenges faced by several thousand people who wish to oppose plans for a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County.
Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox reinserted himself into the intense debate over a Box Elder County data center project, stressing efforts meant to protect the Great Salt Lake.
Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 8 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
The names of two fallen officers from northern Utah have been added to the state's law enforcement memorial.
Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters
Tim Vandenack, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A water rights application was withdrawn for a controversial data center proposed in Box Elder County, which compromises over 3,800 letters filed in protest against the application.
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 7 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy.
Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
With dozens of questions lingering around how a 60-square-mile data center campus would operate, some scientists are raising concerns over what they see as likely detrimental impacts.
Box Elder County official faced death threats amid contentious data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry said he faced death threats as the data center debate in the county unfolded and defended his action allowing the project to proceed.
Box Elder County commissioners OK controversial data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 4 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County commissioners approved a controversial data center proposal at a special meeting that drew hundreds of opponents of the proposal.
Key to national security or an environmental threat? Data center debate coming to a head
Tim Vandenack and Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The debate about a proposed data center in Box Elder County comes to a head Monday, when county leaders are to take action on whether the proposal moves forward.
Developers of mega data center promise environmental considerations, community benefit
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 3 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Developers behind a data center project in Box Elder County are promising to take measures to protect the environment and serve as a benefit to the surrounding communities.
