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Eleven Western governors announced the establishment of a multi-state task force to study and develop a plan for updating the region’s energy grid. The initiative, called the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC), aims to address aging infrastructure, reduce bottlenecks, and improve grid reliability and access to lower-cost power.

Western governors, including Utah's Spencer Cox, will meet in Deer Valley for the 2026 Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting to discuss energy, wildfires, disaster recovery, and permitting.

Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border, with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service reporting the incident involving the Knowles and Gore fires. The western U.S. faces intensified wildfire activity, including the large Cottonwood Fire in Utah, amid record-low snowpack and severe drought conditions.

Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border. The incident occurred during efforts to contain the Knowles and Gore fires, with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service expressing grief over the loss.

Dry, windy conditions have fueled explosive wildfire growth across the western US, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah expanding to over 144 square miles, destroying parts of a ski resort and cabins. Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes exacerbated by record-low snowpack and historic drought, prompting Utah's governor to declare an emergency and ban fireworks.

Wildfires have rapidly expanded across the western U.S. due to dry, windy conditions, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah growing to over 144 square miles. Authorities face challenges in containment due to rugged terrain and critical fire weather, while states like Utah and Arizona report increased fire activity and evacuation orders.

Wildfire activity has intensified across the western US due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah growing to over 144 square miles. Governor Spencer Cox declared an emergency as record-low snowpack and historic drought exacerbate the crisis, while hundreds of firefighters battle blazes in challenging terrain. National Interagency Fire Center reports over 3 million acres burned this year, exceeding the 10-year average.

The Cottonwood Fire in Utah, now the largest in the US, is rapidly spreading through canyons and mountains, damaging the Eagle Point ski resort and closing public lands. Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared an emergency as the state faces one of its worst wildfire seasons, with extreme fire weather conditions and human-caused fires contributing to the crisis.

Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest wildfire in the U.S., expanded to over 112 square miles in southern Utah, causing evacuations and damaging the Eagle Point ski resort. High winds and dry conditions fueled extreme fire behavior, with smoke affecting areas like Bryce Canyon, while residents in Marysvale and other towns faced potential evacuation notices.

Utah governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency and temporarily banned personal fireworks until 5 July due to wildfires causing evacuations in Eureka and red-flag warnings. The executive order suspends a 2024 law that restricted the state forester’s authority to ban fireworks in cities.

Utah governor Spencer Cox has issued a temporary ban on personal fireworks until 5 July amid a state of emergency due to wildfires causing evacuations in Eureka. The executive order allows the state forester to prohibit fireworks statewide and suspends a 2024 law that restricted the forester's authority in cities.

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest U.S. wildfire, grew to over 112 square miles in southern Utah. The fire forced evacuations, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and prompted rare weather alerts for extreme fire danger.

Utah's governor restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the uncontained Cottonwood Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, grew to 111 square miles, forcing evacuations and damaging the Eagle Point ski resort. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and drought, fueled rapid fire spread, prompting rare warnings from the National Weather Service.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, grew to 111 square miles and remained uncontained. The fire damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, forced evacuations, and was fueled by extreme drought and weather conditions. The National Weather Service issued rare warnings for rapid fire growth, with additional wildfires and power shutoffs affecting central and southern Utah.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to severe drought and wildfire risks, allowing local authorities to designate safe areas. The state has 354 wildfires burning 142,000 acres, with 94% of Utah in severe or extreme drought.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to historic wildfire conditions and severe drought. The executive order allows local leaders to designate 'safe areas' for fireworks, as 94% of the state faces severe or extreme drought and 354 wildfires have burned 142,000 acres this season.

Extreme heat, drought, and wind conditions fueled wildfires in the US West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations and a fire near Sedona, Arizona. Authorities reported six fires burning in Utah and ongoing efforts to contain blazes in Arizona and Colorado. Drought conditions and high temperatures heightened fire risks, with three hikers dying in the Grand Canyon due to extreme heat.

Republican governors in multiple states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with alternative names like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Strong Families Month' to promote traditional family structures. The proclamations, which do not carry legal weight, aim to highlight conservative values but diverge from the LGBTQ+ community's celebration of Pride Month.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have declared June as alternative months such as 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month' instead of Pride Month. These proclamations promote traditional family structures defined as 'one husband, one wife, and children' but do not carry legal weight.

Extreme heat, wind, and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the US West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations in Eureka. The human-caused Iron Fire, which blackened 34 square miles, is one of six fires in Utah, with similar incidents reported in Colorado and Arizona.

Wildfires fueled by heat, wind, and drought conditions are spreading across the U.S. West, with the uncontained Iron Fire in Utah forcing evacuations in Eureka and a nearby ranch. Similar fires are reported in Colorado and Arizona, while severe drought conditions persist in Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

Extreme heat, wind, and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the U.S. West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations near Salt Lake City. Similar fires in Colorado, Arizona, and Florida were exacerbated by severe drought and high temperatures, with authorities warning of increased fire danger due to prolonged dry and hot weather.

Extreme heat, wind, and drought conditions sparked wildfires in the U.S. West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations near Salt Lake City. A human-caused fire in Utah’s Juab County burned 34 square miles, while similar conditions fueled fires in Colorado, Arizona, and Florida. Authorities warned of prolonged fire risks due to dry weather and drought.

Republican governors in several U.S. states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-themed designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month.' These proclamations, which emphasize traditional family structures, are positioned as counter-programming to Pride Month celebrations that highlight LGBTQ+ history and culture. The efforts include states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah, with some governors explicitly defining family units as consisting of a married man and woman with children.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah are rebranding June, widely recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-friendly labels like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Strong Families Month.' These proclamations promote traditional family structures without explicitly opposing Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities.

Republican governors in several states have declared June as alternative designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' promoting traditional family structures as a counter to Pride Month. The proclamations emphasize heterosexual, married families with children and do not carry legal weight but reflect political messaging.

Several Republican governors in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have issued proclamations rebranding June with conservative-friendly terms like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' promoting traditional family structures. These declarations, which do not carry legal weight, coincide with Pride Month, a time celebrating LGBTQ+ history and culture.

Politicians are addressing AI regulation for children following failures with social media. Bipartisan efforts focus on age verification laws and penalties for harmful AI interactions, with leaders like Utah's Spencer Cox and Missouri's Josh Hawley advocating for strict measures. The Trump administration has shifted toward supporting age-assurance requirements amid industry scrutiny.

A proposed 40,000-acre data center in northern Utah, the Stratos Project, has faced significant opposition due to environmental concerns. Utah's Republican governor, Spencer Cox, rejected the plan to power the facility solely with natural gas, insisting future phases should use nuclear, geothermal, and solar energy. The project, backed by Kevin O'Leary and approved by the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA), has sparked protests over potential carbon emissions, water usage, and harm to the Great Salt Lake.

Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico have formed the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium to accelerate geothermal energy development, aiming to harness hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy. The group will coordinate resources, develop financial tools, and streamline regulations to de-risk investments and expand geothermal capacity in the region.

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid an investigation into her alleged relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Hagen denied the allegations and had previously recused herself from cases involving Reymann. The resignation was effective immediately.

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid an investigation into an alleged relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Hagen denied the allegations and had previously recused herself from cases involving Reymann. Her resignation was effective immediately.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and state lawmakers launched an independent investigation into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen over allegations of an unethical relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting case that overturned a Republican-friendly map. Hagen and Reymann denied the allegations, and the Judicial Conduct Commission previously dismissed the complaint, but the probe was reopened due to demands for transparency.

Utah Republican leaders launched an independent investigation into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen over allegations of an unethical relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting case that led to a ruling against a GOP-friendly map. Hagen denied the allegations, stating she voluntarily recused herself from cases involving Reymann and the Judicial Conduct Commission dismissed the initial complaint.