Yeah... Utah still hates this dude for wanting to build his data center that takes water away from the Great Salt Lake and beauty of Utah's landscape
When driving through Mona, Utah, one immediately notices the mountainous backdrop overlooking the town — it can be seen from the backyard porch swings of many homes in the rural town.
Mona residents are now fighting to preserve those views. The town is raging against a 3-million-square-foot mega data center being built — a data center residents say they didn’t know about until it was already approved.
The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission granted a conditional use permit for the data center developer, which meant they did not need to send letters of notice to landowners within 1,000 feet of the site. This left Mona residents feeling like they were in the dark.
Only 25% of Utahns oppose data centers broadly, a recent survey from Utah State University found. But when asked about a data center within 3 miles of one’s home, the opposition jumps to 68%.
“It does seem like as it gets closer to people’s home, they are more strongly opposed,” said Stacia Ryder, sociologist and USU researcher.
Aside from “run-of-the-mill” issues such as light pollution, traffic and noise, researchers are pointing to a larger, underlying theme.
“A data center is the first physical manifestation (of AI) that we’ve had as community members,” said Gina Gilson, another USU researcher. Gilson said that as artificial intelligence becomes a prominent part of daily life, this is many people’s first opportunity “to say no.”
Captured with Dji Air 3S
Later color corrected and graded on DaVinci Resolve
UPDATE AT BOTTOM
updated picture in comments!!
This is a long shot, but I'm desperately hoping someone might be able to help me.
During a recent move, I believe my childhood blanket may have been accidentally donated. I've searched everywhere I can think of, including the donation store, but haven't had any luck.
My mom handmade this blanket for me when I was little, and I've had it for almost my entire life. It's been my biggest source of comfort for as long as I can remember, and losing it has been absolutely heartbreaking.
BLANKET DESCRIPTION:
- White cream-colored fabric with little pastel dinosaurs and a white and pastel-colored lace trim.
- The dinosaurs are mostly pink, blue, and yellow, with possibly some additional colors.
- The dinosaurs have a cute, slightly unusual cartoon appearance, almost like little creatures.
- The fabric is soft and smooth, similar to a softer bedsheet rather than a fuzzy blanket, its double sided and has yarn knots in it
- The original fabric may have been purchased at Walmart around 1998–2002.
LAST POSSIBLE LOCATION:
Savers - 10551 S Redwood Rd #1, South Jordan, UT 84095
APPROXIMATE DONATION DATE:
Possibly sometime in August 2026. Multiple donation trips were made over the course of about a month, so I unfortunately don't have an exact date.
I've attached the only photograph I could find of the blanket, along with a simple drawing of what I remember some of the pattern looking like. The drawing is based on memory and may not be completely accurate.
I know the chances of finding it are slim, but this blanket means more to me than I can put into words. It is completely irreplaceable to me.
I'm offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of my original blanket because it is truly priceless to me.
If anyone has seen it, purchased it, or knows where it might have ended up, please reach out to me. If you purchased it, I would be more than happy to buy it back from you. No questions asked.
Even just sharing this post would mean the world to me.
Please help me bring my childhood blanket home.
Missing Blanket Update
I know a lot of you have been wondering if there have been any updates on my blanket.
Unfortunately, there’s still no luck. I drove all the way down to the Orem Savers from Salt Lake City hoping I might find it, but came home empty-handed.
I’ve also called the Orem, Draper, South Jordan, and Midvale Savers locations. Orem and Draper were kind enough to take down my information, but the other two stores told me it’s likely been too long and that my blanket has probably already been processed, either sold or recycled. “It’s long gone”.
I’m desperately hoping it wasn’t recycled. I’m holding on to the possibility that someone bought it and that it’s still out there somewhere.
I’m also still searching for a better picture of it. If I manage to find one, I’ll absolutely share it here.
I want to thank everyone so much for the kind words, encouragement, and hope you’ve given me, even if it was just for a little while. It really has meant a lot to me.
I’m still really kicking myself over all of this. I genuinely thought my blankie was safe, and I can’t believe I didn’t realize it was missing sooner. It’s heartbreaking knowing something I’ve loved and held onto for almost my entire life might be gone forever. :(
The $1,000 reward still stands if anyone manages to find it. I’m not quite ready to give up hope yet.
Thank you again to everyone who has tried to help me.
Saw this yesterday going southbound. Weaved multiple times in and out of the double white of the carpool lane, he was only one in the car, plate says "private" and smaller print on plate says "no drivers license nor insurance required to operate this vehicle"
17 Hours late (due to, like, everything that could go wrong going wrong)
This was posted on Instagram, by the.ampersand.initiative
Larry's friends should call him out.
Edit to add: they include the picture they took with him before he did a 180 on them. So if anybody recognizes him, be sure to send the post to his family and friends!
Hey guys!
I'm a kennel technician over at Stone Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Riverton, Utah (Salt Lake County). I've only been working here for about a month, but even in that time I've come to know and love our kennel's longest resident: Remi.
He's about a year and a half old, if not a little more. He was brought into this clinic over 18 months ago for a routine neuter with his litter. After the surgeries were done, Remi and his entire litter were abandoned. We don't know who they are, or why they did this (we have reason to believe they used a false alias for their account), but unfortunately we are left to deal with the consequences. Since that happened over a year and a half ago, all of Remi's littermates got adopted, but for some reason, nobody has come to get poor little Remi.
He is an amazing dog. He has so much energy and is so excited to see people whenever they come into his field of view. He will literally jump for joy when it's time to play! Problem is, he's been trapped in a 4ftx4ft kennel for over a year with no one to love or play with him. It's no way for a dog to live, and our head veterinarian here, Dr. Cannon, recognizes this. It's been very expensive to keep up with his care and boarding with no returns whatsoever, and unfortunately we can't afford the extra expense anymore. We are a private clinic meant to board and care for people's animals, not a rescue.
Many of the shelters here are at capacity or worse, so there's nowhere for him to go. Anyone willing to offer a temporary foster or a consult for a permanent adopt will be saving a bright, vibrant life in need of a loving home and a family who loves to play. Please, PLEASE help me find this for him!!!
If you need any info, have leads on fosters or potential adopters, please feel free to DM me, respond to this post, or contact the clinic via the public number during regular business hours.
Below I've included a collage of photos and videos I've personally taken of him in a hopes to show you his vibrant, loving personality.
Staying in an Airbnb in provo canyon and was able to see the incredibly long line of cars trying to get back into the canyon. Wild.
I was hit today on I-215 headed north right before exit 23 in a silver dodge dart. The lady that hit me was driving a dark colored mini van. She was white with dark hair pulled back and round dark glasses probably 30s or 40s. I was in the far left lane by the construction barrier and she was in the middle lane. A U haul was in an exit lane and didnt exit so she merged into my lane and hit me multiple times. Im wondering if anyone has dash cam video of this by chance. She never stopped or exited with me after she rolled down her window and told me to take exit 23. I have a witness but police were not able to come to the scene and still havent called me back. This was at exactly 1:40pm today 10/3/26
Hi! I’m looking for locally owned breakfast recommendation between Cottonwood Heights and West Valley.
I’ll have business partners in town and need to grab breakfast on the way into the office. Thanks!
