Utah Supreme Court shakeup: Gov. Spencer Cox has nominated Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to fill Utah Supreme Court vacancies, as the state’s judiciary-politics tensions keep simmering. Public comment window: The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is taking public input on Bell, Menssen, and a Third District Court nominee, with a hearing expected after Sept. 14. Data center backlash: A new national look at data center opposition highlights Utah’s own concerns about power, water, and local infrastructure strain as communities push back. Wildlife and drought pressure: Utah bear incidents have doubled amid drought, pushing more animals into towns and raising safety questions for residents. Local government and safety: A Park City-area man faces charges after a head-on crash near SR-248; prosecutors also continue searching for a missing body in a high-profile Salt Lake County murder case. Community spotlight: Nibley Elementary is among Utah schools launching the Utah 2034 Champion Schools program, bringing Olympic-themed activities to students. Sports calendar: The Pac-12 is back with a rebuilt football slate, including a flex schedule plan that could reshuffle matchups late in the season.