Utah Tech & Research: Utah State University is finishing its veterinary medicine expansion with a new Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building, adding hands-on labs and clinical spaces to complete the state’s first full program and help address rural vet shortages. AI & National Security: Sen. Jim Banks is pushing the Trump administration to back U.S. open-weight AI development to counter Chinese advances, warning that open models can spread faster than safeguards. Energy & Grid: New U.S. power additions in 2026 are dominated by solar and batteries, with utility-scale projects far outpacing wind and natural gas. Health & Data: A new study tied to the University of Utah finds a low-fat vegan diet can match semaglutide-level weight loss over 16 weeks, while another national map ranks Utah among the states with higher rates of children’s tooth decay. Local Weather: Tooele County crews assessed a rare tornado warning; early findings point more to strong straight-line winds than a confirmed tornado. Utah Industry: Tyson is shutting down or selling multiple beef facilities, including its Eagle Mountain, Utah case-ready operation, as cattle shortages squeeze supply. Water & Climate: Flaming Gorge levels are down nearly 12 feet, with Colorado River releases reshaping local recreation and community expectations.