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Utah's governor made a tough call to keep families safe this Fourth of July, temporarily banning fireworks statewide due to extreme wildfire conditions. Local leaders can still designate safe celebration zones, balancing safety with tradition.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Nearly a quarter of Utah's Rocky Mountain Power customers will soon get electricity from solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. It's the nation's first large-scale community clean energy program, launching after five years of planning.
Sixteen Utah communities just made history by adopting a groundbreaking program that gives residents the power to choose renewable energy. After a decade of grassroots organizing, hundreds of thousands of customers will soon access affordable clean electricity by default.
After seven years of planning, Utah regulators approved a groundbreaking program that lets 19 communities power their cities with renewable energy. Residents can support clean energy for just $4 a month starting in 2027.
When flooding threatened central Utah communities, volunteers in Delta didn't wait for disaster to strike. They gathered on Thursday to fill sandbags, building a wall of protection for their neighbors.
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
Ogden became the seventh Utah community to join a groundbreaking renewable energy program that lets residents collectively choose cleaner power. Starting in 2027, participants will pay an extra $4 monthly to fund new renewable energy projects across the state.
After community pressure, Kevin O'Leary agreed to reduce his controversial Utah data center from 40,000 acres to 20,000 acres. The move shows how local voices can shape major tech projects, even when the final size still rivals Manhattan.
In coal-country Utah, 19 communities are joining forces to power nearly 300,000 homes with renewable energy by 2030. Even Coalville, a town literally named after its mining past, is betting its future on solar and wind.
Washington Elementary School in Utah is celebrating half a century of service with plans for a major building upgrade. The district aims to keep this beloved community hub thriving for another 25 years. #
When thousands of Utah residents spoke up to protect their water and land, they forced one of the world's largest data center projects to cut its scope in half. Their activism shows that community power can still shape major development decisions.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved annual tradition serving hundreds. This July, Survivors at the Summit marks three decades of hope, healing, and community.
A small Utah high school just made history by winning its 10th consecutive state wrestling championship, powered by an entire community that refuses to let its athletes stand alone. The Juab Wasps proved that consistent excellence comes from more than talent—it takes a village cheering you on.
Eight determined runners in Utah just crushed a world record by visiting 176 fast-food restaurants in 24 hours, turning a quirky challenge into an unforgettable community adventure. They beat the previous record of 150 stops and proved that teamwork and determination can make anything possible.
A Utah State senior spent her summer interviewing people in recovery to identify what helps and what hurts when someone's fighting to reclaim their life from addiction. Her research could help communities remove barriers that make staying sober nearly impossible.
Retired volunteers in Utah County are helping thousands of families claim millions in tax refunds while building connections that transform their community. One volunteer's simple act of kindness in a computer class shows how wisdom and experience create ripple effects far beyond the hours served.
Community members in Park City gathered to clean up Utah's largest conservation land acquisition, showing how protecting nature brings people together. The 910 Cattle Ranch cleanup kicked off a new era of community stewardship.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.
A Utah junior high school brought together 907 students, staff, and community members to create over 8,000 coloring pages celebrating kindness in their latest world record attempt. The project gave every student a way to contribute, including those who couldn't participate in last year's record-breaking human conveyor belt.
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