Plus, how fatherhood changed this former BYU football player
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| | Luigi Resta, president of rPlus Energies and the man behind many of the solar fields in Utah, is described as a leading pioneer in his field when it comes to deployment of renewable energies in states like Utah and 16 others around the country. rPlus Energies, headquartered in Utah, currently has solar fields in Carbon County and Iron County and is pursuing a pumped storage hydropower project in the Beehive State. Resta’s approach to development is that to have repeat business in communities, there are key elements that have to be in play. “You have to be honest and have integrity and transparency both on the positive side and the difficult and challenging side," he said. One of the company's most notable projects, Utah Red Hills, was the first utility-scale solar project in Utah and paved the way for nearly 1 gigawatt of installed solar since then in the state. |
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| Derwin Gray — father, pastor, and former NFL and BYU football player — celebrates Father's Day with this column exploring how fatherhood shifted his perception in five different ways. "When I was a football player at Brigham Young University, there was nothing like the sound I heard in LaVell Edwards Stadium in 1990 after we defeated the heavily favored, No. 1-ranked, defending national champion, Miami Hurricanes," Gray writes. "For years, that was the greatest sound I had ever heard — until I heard my children shriek with happiness, 'Daddy’s home.'" Read more on how Gray says fatherhood transformed him. More on Father's Day Opinion: Father’s Day for the dad of 25 children (Deseret News) Is Father's Day an official holiday? When did it start? What to know about the day's origin (USA Today) | FROM OUR SPONSOR CHURCH WORLD SERVICE Refugees are Family Refugee families add to the cultural, economic and social fabric of our communities. Utahn refugees bring resilience, diverse perspectives, and a deep appreciation for the opportunities provided by their new home. Learn More and Become a Welcomer. #WorldRefugeeDay | Health A guide to having a healthy and happy summer (Deseret News) Strawberry products recalled due to possible hepatitis A risks (Deseret News) Faith Perspective: Committed Christians who identify as LGBTQ+ are still a misunderstood minority (Deseret News) The new Bangkok Thailand Temple’s golden glow: Three new temples nearing completion, dedication (Deseret News) Restoring the Notre Dame cathedral — how carpenters are approaching the monumental task (Deseret News) Politics GOP Miami mayor jumps into crowded race for president in 2024 (Deseret News) 22 candidates vie to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in House race (Deseret News) The Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act. Will Utah lawmakers? (KSL) Entertainment Want a screen free summer? Here are 20 outdoor activities to consider (Deseret News) 24 movies to help you get ready for summer (Deseret News) Salt Lake County SLC City Council allots $500,000 for possible sanctioned camping (Axios Salt Lake City) EDGE Homes stabilizing area where two homes slid in April (KSL-TV) Washington County Federal court orders St. George city council to allow Southern Utah Drag Stars show to continue (St. George News) Rescue: Man stuck on cliff saved near Red Cliffs Campground (ABC4) The Nation UPS workers authorize the right to strike: What could this look like in a world more reliant on deliveries than ever? (Deseret News) A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again (NPR) The World The Secretary of State is heading to China (Deseret News) Boat full of migrants sinks off coast of Greece, at least 79 dead and hundreds missing (Deseret News) Dozens of pupils killed in Uganda school attack (BBC News) Utah woman 1 of 2 Americans found dead in Mexico hotel room (KUTV) Sports Former BYU cornerback Corby Eason living the dream as a junior high principal (Deseret News) Ryan Smith says the Jazz will hold a draft party this year after all (Deseret News) U.S. Open golf: Tony Finau drops into tie for 15th place after rocky third round Saturday (Deseret News) |
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