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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 85 the 60 before.
The project is funded through a state grant.
Local businesses and tourists.
Residents who believe these programs violate constitutional rights or misappropriate tax funds.
O’Leary talks new poll, paying for Box Elder County data center FOX 13 News Utah
Protesting progress Editor: I can only assume those protestors of the data center are descendants of those out-of-staters who migrated to Utah to work at Thiokol Chemical Corp. in Promontory. I grew up in Brigham City. From 1957 forward, those people brought with them an explosion of residents. At that time we had three elementary schools: Central Lincoln and Bunderson, <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/your-perspectives-40/">[&hellip;]</a>
Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids KSL News
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project KSL.com
Kevin O’Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half KSL NewsRadio
Kevin O’Leary to scale back Utah project — says it won’t be ‘the largest data center in the world’ The Salt Lake Tribune
Kevin O’Leary admits he ‘screwed up’ initial rollout of Box Elder County data center ABC4 Utah
Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area KSL News
After public feedback and a review of the proposed area for the O'Leary Digital project, Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for a 75% reduction in the project's footprint.
SALT LAKE CITY – A new state website aims to shed light on the Utah entity supporting a controversial proposed data center in Box Elder County. State Auditor Tina Cannon spoke to reporters Thursday about the...
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — The push to let voters decide the fate of a controversial data center in Box Elder County has hit a legal roadblock.County Attorney Stephen R. Hadfield announced Thursday that he has...
The Box Elder County Attorney's Office announced Thursday that the referendums proposed by residents to overturn approvals for the Stratos Project Area would not be put on the November ballot.
Box Elder County referendum to overturn approval for data center will not go on November ballot KSL NewsRadio
Box Elder County officials rebuff effort to force ballot questions on data center plans KSL News
Many have asked why the Box Elder County Commission voted to allow the Military Infrastructure Development Authority (MIDA) project area in Hansel Valley and Locomotive Springs rather than simply voting no. The short answer is: A no vote was the worst of two bad choices. We had come to the understanding that voting no would not have stopped the project <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/data-center-no-vote-was-worst-of-two-bad-choices/">[&hellip;]</a>
MIDA violated state law in approval process of Box Elder County data center, group claims FOX 13 News Utah
Cox promises Box Elder County data center developers 'don’t get to skip any steps' FOX 13 News Utah
The county is looking at how to use federal block grants to improve local water infrastructure. This is important because it helps ensure reliable water services for residents in the Riverside North Garland area.
Residents are deeply concerned about a proposed massive data center, citing water usage, environmental heat, and surveillance fears. The Commission maintains they are trying to add protections to a project that might proceed regardless.
The county is partnering with MIDA to launch the Stratos Project, which aims to bring new development and economic growth to the area.
A massive data center project is proposed for 40,000 acres. The county is weighing the economic benefits against the need to protect agricultural land and ensure local control.
The county is managing tax funds for redevelopment projects like the P&G site. Some residents feel these programs are an unfair use of tax money to help private businesses.
The county is continuing its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses grow, host career fairs, and attract new investment through tours and outreach.
The county is supporting private companies in applying for federal grants to bring high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
The Chamber of Commerce is getting a grant to improve the visitor center, which will add much-needed public restrooms to Main Street.
Backers of a proposed massive data center are revealing their view of what it could look like, but the project generating intense public outcry in Utah has a long road ahead. The plan for the campus proposed in Box Elder County isn’t final yet. However, O’Leary Digital, the developer of the project, already has a […]
Brenna Williams paused to fight emotion on a stage in Salt Lake City Wednesday as she talked about the effects she’s worried a massive data center could have on the Great Salt Lake and its Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. And that was before she got into her concerns about her grandchildren, who have asthma, […]
OGDEN — Chris Mallett was once a student at Weber State University. As of August 1, 2026, he will have a new title at WSU: President. Meeting on the Weber State Campus Thursday morning, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) unanimously selected Mallett as the university’s next president. “With deep Utah roots, Mallett currently […]
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