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Monte, a South Salt Lake fine dining restaurant that opened in 2025, just earned Utah's first-ever Michelin star. The prestigious guide also recognized eight other Utah restaurants in its debut Southwest edition.
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.
Eight Utah runners jogged up to 50 miles across Salt Lake County, stopping at 176 fast-food restaurants in 24 hours to break a world record. Their quirky challenge proves that extraordinary adventures can happen right in your own backyard.
Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
Ten Utah teachers just received grants totaling $40,000 to bring their most creative classroom ideas to life. The awards, presented by Utah's First Lady and a former Miss America, will fund projects ranging from STEM programs to literacy initiatives.
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.
The Queen of Pop declared a small Italian restaurant in Margate her favorite, sending love to the seaside town and its thriving arts community. Restaurant owner Harry Ryder has been cooking for his childhood idol multiple times over recent months.
Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.
For the first time ever, solar panels generated more electricity in Utah than coal, natural gas, or any other source. The clean energy milestone is creating thousands of jobs while clearing the air.
Three Georgia restaurant employees just won scholarships funded entirely by a menu item. Every fried pickle appetizer sold at 5 Spot restaurants puts $1 toward helping team members chase their dreams.
A student-led food rescue program at Utah State University just earned national recognition for diverting over 318,000 pounds of surplus food from landfills while feeding hungry students. The effort ranks third in the nation among college food recovery programs.
Food waste from just 49 restaurants in Ghana's Ashanti Region could feed 5,000 people for three weeks, revealing how surplus food could help tackle hunger. Researchers are spotlighting restaurant practices as part of a nationwide effort to rescue edible food.
A massive renewable energy project in Utah is about to start producing enough green hydrogen to power California when the grid needs it most. The facility can store more energy than every battery in America combined.
Three Utah volunteers flew to Hawaii last weekend to help hundreds displaced by severe flooding that turned roads into rivers and forced over 230 rescues. The Red Cross operated 18 shelters at the height of the crisis, with more Utah teams now on standby.
Patrick Wiggins just spotted his 10th supernova from his backyard observatory in Utah, joining an elite club typically reserved for large institutions and professional astronomers. The stellar explosion happened 40 to 50 million years ago, but its light just reached Earth.
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.
Gladys Gonzalez turned her own struggle as a Colombian immigrant into a mission that helped thousands of Utah entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Her legacy at the Suazo Business Center now spans three generations of business owners.
For the first time ever, Utah generated more electricity from solar panels than any other source in May 2026. The milestone signals major wins for clean air, jobs, and the state's economy.
Utah just committed $5.1 million to save 33 at-risk species before they need federal protection. The state's proactive strategy has already prevented 20 species from endangered listings and helped five others recover.
A Republican lawmaker in Utah read about balcony solar panels in Europe and launched a movement that's now spreading across America. Thirty states have drafted bills to make affordable, portable solar power accessible to renters and homeowners alike.
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