Bryanna Willis

Nephi woman arrested after posing as a federal official and threatening city workers, police say

A woman in Nephi was arrested after police said she made threatening calls to city workers while impersonating a federal officer.
9 days ago

To help students and to save money, Utah’s public colleges, universities now in regional groups

The Utah Board of Education has restructured Utah's 16 public institutes of higher education to more easily transfer credits and to increase access across rural communities.
17 days ago

Cache County Council joins other Utah counties by placing a hold on data center approval

The Cache County Council has placed a temporary pause on approving data centers while city officials look into a data center's impact.
30 days ago

Utah leaders react to Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes in women’s and girls sports

Utah opponents said the Supreme Court's decision allowing sports bans on trans girls and women isn't nuanced enough. Supporters called the decision a major victory for states' rights.
1 month ago

Salt Lake City is looking for their first Poet Laureate

A new Poet Laureate program in Salt Lake City will lead public reading, participate in city events, create an annual civic poem and work with the arts council on a special project.
3 months ago

University of Utah announces tuition increases

The University of Utah will be increasing its tuition this upcoming fall, costing students more than $200 extra a semester.
4 months ago

Utah researchers work to help families of babies with hearing loss navigate their next steps

95 percent of infants are tested for hearing loss, but only 25 percent of those who test positive come back for a follow-up visit.
5 months ago

Utah lawmakers want to use fines collected from vandalism to repair archaeological sites

Utah lawmakers are looking to create a fund that will specifically be used to repair and restore damaged natural and historic sites and to promote a culture of conservation.
5 months ago

No more waiting at red lights, snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through

Snowplows in northern Utah won't have to wait at red lights anymore after new technology allows the plows to get green lights every time.
5 months ago

Growing a garden doesn’t just feed yourself, it can build resilience and community connections

Salt Lake City residents can start a garden with the help of the Salt Lake City Library and the Community Food Microgrant Program.
5 months ago

USU given its full funding back at last

The Utah Legislature’s Executive Appropriations Committee voted on Wednesday night to give Utah State University its full funding back after an audit looked at USU's spending decisions.
5 months ago

Measles infection confirmed at Highland High School

Highland High School is warning families to watch for potential signs of measles.
5 months ago

Senator asks Campus Safety Task Force to consider expenses and practicality when making recommendations

The Utah System of Higher Education Campus Safety Task Force updated the legislature on what they are doing to make Universities safer after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
6 months ago

Utah 211 asking for funding to expand its services to Utah’s at-risk population

Utah 211 is asking for $200,000 to expand its services and provide follow-up support.
6 months ago

Disability funding could be cut during 2026 legislative session

The 2026 legislative session is deliberating between ways to balance the state's budget, with disability services potentially on the chopping block.
6 months ago

Under a revised bill, anyone can enter a wildlife management area, they will just need to watch a video

Lawmakers want to reopen wildlife management areas in Utah to the general public again, but only after teaching them about the importance of wildlife areas.
6 months ago

Warm weather might be behind a rise in wheeled vehicles using snowmobile paths

The warm weather and little snow might be tempting more people to take their wheeled vehicles on groomed snowmobile paths.
6 months ago

First diabetes website launched in American Sign Language helps address serious problem in Deaf community

The first website designed to teach users about diabetes has been launched in American Sign Language, providing opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing users to learn about the disease.
7 months ago

Utah DWR gets pushback on study culling mountain lions to improve mule deer population

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is getting a lot of pushback against a study it's running to cull mountain lions and help increase the mule deer population.
7 months ago

3 more books have been banned in Utah schools, bringing the total to 22

Three more books were added to a list of banned books across schools in Utah.
7 months ago

FBI warns of scammers posing as kidnappers and sending digitally altered proof-of-life photos

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about altered photos scammers can use to pose as kidnappers.
8 months ago

Utah State University denied full funding based off spending of previous president

During an Executive Appropriations Committee meeting, new university president Brad Mortensen presented a revised version of their budget, including several changes previously requested by the committee.
8 months ago

Another measles case found in Utah County, bringing the total to 10

A 5-year-old unvaccinated child in Utah County caught measles, bringing the total number of measles cases in Utah County to 10.
8 months ago