Drought

In their original decision, city officials said the developer failed to prove the project would not harm community health and safety. Idaho has some regulations on data centers, but also incentives.

In other news, a bat tested positive for rabies in Weber County, the fourth in Utah this year. And, you can light fireworks at the Bonneville Salt Flats on the Fourth of July this year.

More water might not be the solution for a browning lawn. Kelly Kopp shares information about how to change watering habits to grow a drought-resistant lawn.

Researchers tracked mule deer, black bears, and cougars across the Mountain West. They found that drought's effects rippled through the ecosystem, getting worse higher up the food chain.

The federally-funded project focuses on the wildland-urban interface, where forests and nearby communities meet. Those areas can be especially vulnerable to wildfires.

The new Pew Research Center survey also found that most U.S. adults felt extreme weather events are more severe. Political party was a major factor in responses.

In other news, Utah philanthropist Karen Huntsman died this week at age 88. And, Roy City has cancelled the fireworks show for its annual Roy Days festival.

Federal data typically focuses on the total amount of water stored, but some water has to stay in reservoirs to keep dams working. That means even less is available for cities and farms.

Too much rain at once after dry spells can make it hard for water to absorb into soil. Corey Lesk, co-author of a new study, described it as "asking the land to drink from a firehouse."

In other news, stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for parts of southwest Utah. And, Causey Reservoir in Weber County is getting safety upgrades this summer.