Property Tax Pressure in Heber City: Residents pushed back against a proposed near-5% property tax increase, saying the added cost hits families hard even as officials frame it as inflation protection. Water Policy Reality Check: Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez weighs how looming Colorado River cuts could ripple into Arizona’s agriculture and rural water supplies. Utah Footwear Innovation: A Salt Lake-area shoe startup’s hands-free “step-in” design—built around a collapsible heel—shows how Utah engineering is reshaping consumer products. Nuclear Power Debate in Weber County: County leaders hosted a symposium on whether nuclear can power growth, pairing local education questions with industry claims of cleaner, safer next-gen reactors. Local Government Finance Tension: Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson publicly backs a “fifth fifth” local option sales tax, criticizing colleagues for not supporting it. Construction & Infrastructure: UDOT plans a faster Jeremy Ranch bridge replacement using accelerated bridge construction to reduce traffic disruption. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled Mexican jalapeños has spread across 27 states, including Utah, prompting restaurant removals and ongoing FDA/CDC tracing. Defense & Manufacturing: Boeing and SPEEA outline a major wage increase proposal, while Lockheed talks critical-mineral supply deals for scandium and germanium. Tech & Healthcare Business: Utah-based Health Catalyst reports results after a divestiture and debt repayment, while USPS explores AI for hiring and operations.