Good morning, Provo.

Developers plan to build the Stratos Project data center, a potential 9-gigawatt facility across 20,000 acres near the Great Salt Lake, while environmental groups caution the project may worsen water shortages.

Conservationists & local water users toured the area on Monday, July 13 to highlight their concerns.

Colonel Eric Quidley assumed command of the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill Air Force Base yesterday and said he will meet local civic leaders to strengthen ties with northern Utah communities — a step that builds on the base's role as a major local employer.

The American Red Cross is urging Utah residents to donate blood amid a 25% nationwide drop—free movie tickets are available when donating from July 13-31 as platelets, O positive and B negative blood are most needed due to their limited shelf life.

Seven players from local colleges were selected in the MLB draft over the weekend.

Utah Valley’s Kaden Carpenter became the highest draft pick in program history while University of Utah, BYU, Salt Lake CC and Utah Tech also contributed strong talent (including standout Tyler West) from local schools.

Stories in the Park

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy delightful story time in the sunshine at one of Provo's beautiful parks.