AI in Schools: Educators are shifting from banning chatbots to teaching AI literacy by running demos that expose how generative tools can misspell, invent, and mislead—so students learn when to trust and when to double-check. Utah Aerospace Jobs: Southern Utah University was selected to lead a statewide NASA aerospace skilled technical workforce hub, backed by $10.5M, aiming to funnel students from high school to credentials, apprenticeships, and industry roles. Data Center Governance: Gov. Spencer Cox says Utah needs “major reform” to the Military Installation Development Authority after backlash to the Stratos data center, while DEQ officials warn Utah has “major gaps” regulating noise and temperature impacts. Clean Air for 2034: USU professors urge Utah to electrify transport and expand charging ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics to avoid repeating past air-quality problems. Western Drought: Drought is worsening across the Intermountain West as record heat and a weak monsoon leave nearly 95% of the region in drought. Critical Minerals Push: The DOE is awarding $500M in grants to lithium and other battery-material projects, including $100M for a Great Salt Lake lithium facility by Lilac Solutions. Public Safety Tech: A Washington County pursuit ended near Sand Hollow after deputies used a Grappler Police Bumper to stop a stolen vehicle.