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Colorado River & Utah Water: Utah’s reservoir system is sliding toward 50% capacity, with Gov. Spencer Cox calling it a “win” given last year’s snowpack and crediting restrictions. Federal Water Cuts: The Trump administration ordered Colorado River water cutbacks for California, Arizona, and Nevada to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from hitting critical lows. Local Politics & Housing: A Cox adviser warned Wasatch County that state funding could be withheld after county decisions blocked a SITLA development deal and opposed a rural municipality law. Data Centers Backlash: Utah’s data-center fight keeps spreading nationally—voters and groups are pushing recalls and lawsuits over power, water, noise, and ratepayer costs, while Utah cities consider code changes to manage new projects. Critical Minerals: The federal government is funding Great Salt Lake lithium extraction and other battery-material projects, aiming to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains. Immigration Detention: A federal judge ordered release of a Billings father and child from immigration custody, calling the detainment “disturbing.” Local Transit: Grand County plans a free Moab-to-Arches shuttle starting Sept. 1 with multiple local stops. Utah Courts/Privacy: Press groups are urging Interior to loosen rules limiting public discussion of deaths and injuries in national parks.

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Utah Needs More Housing. The Army Corps Shut Down 265 New Homes Because of a Small Ditch.

Utah Needs More Housing. The Army Corps Shut Down 265 New Homes Because of a Small Ditch.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls for review of Flock cameras following recent report

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls for review of Flock cameras following recent report

Utah’s reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a ‘win’

Utah’s reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a ‘win’

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