A wave of new data cen­ter proposals is reshaping parts of rural Utah, and Millard County remains at the center of it. Back in August, we reported on a plan for a 20 million square foot campus outside Delta that developers said could deliver up to 40 billion dol­lars in economic impact. Since then, even larger projects have stepped forward, raising hopes for new revenue along with concerns about long term costs for residents. Stock image, Southern Utah News. Two more massive

According to a November 21 press release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effec­tive immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent. While the Lord asks every worthy, able young man as part of his priesthood responsibility to prepare for and serve a mission, we reiterate that missionary service remai

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and pro­tect cultural and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating a prescribed fire treatment and pile burns between November through Janu­ary, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The prescribed fire treat­ment will focus on reduc­ing the surface fuels, help maintain the desired vegetation conditions, and enhance the overall health and resiliency of the pinyon pine

On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated its intent to address the straining American beef indus­try. The report cited over 17 percent loss of U.S. cattle ranches, over 150,000 indi­vidual beef production businesses. Said the press release, “The national herd is at a 75-year low, while consumer demand for beef has grown nine percent over the past decade. Because in­creasing the size of the domestic herd takes time, the USDA is in­vesting now to ma