Good morning, Provo.

Wildlife officials reported increased bear sightings in Provo, Springville, Payson and Logan last week due to a light winter, late freeze and drought that reduced food, urging residents to secure trash and pet food+ remove attractants.

They relocated or euthanized bears to keep communities safe.

USDA filed a draft environmental impact statement Tuesday to repeal the Roadless Rule that limits road construction and timber harvesting on 44 million acres, including nearly half of our state's forest lands.

Public comments (due Sept. 21) and pending legislation will decide if the change becomes permanent.

On Aug. 13, the Department of Interior announced that it will add 1,500 hunting and fishing opportunities on more than 90 million acres, including Utah lands (Jones Hole, Bear River, and the Green River).

The plan aims to boost local economies and streamline regulations ahead of the fall hunting season.

City leaders in Spanish Fork considered a data center proposal Tuesday night—an idea from a Provo-based company to generate 250 megawatts at a 28-acre distribution center near the canyon as locals expressed concerns about noise and emissions.

The Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing Sen. Mike Lee’s request to reclassify islet cells as organs so patients with type 1 diabetes can get transplants faster.

His proposal (intended to shorten treatment delays) is under review as advocacy for streamlined regulations grows.

Provo residents are advised to protect their health as smoky skies, dust storms, and rising ozone levels affect air quality over the Great Salt Lake this summer.

Pulmonologist Dr. Nathan Dean recommends morning outdoor exercise and indoor workouts when conditions worsen (using an N95 mask when needed) as the DEQ tracks local conditions.

BYU senior running back LJ Martin earned second-team honors on the preseason AP All-American team announced Tuesday (after running for 1,305 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns last season).

Former BYU defensive end John Henry Daley also earned second-team honors and will play for Michigan under coach Kyle Whittingham.