Veteran legislator defeated at GOP county convention
Rep. Steve Handy was defeated last weekend at the Davis County Republican Convention by opponent Trevor Lee.4 years ago
Federal infrastructure funding to replace two decaying bridges in Salt Lake County
Federal funding will help replace two deteriorating bridges in Salt Lake County, which the Utah Transportation Commission approved Friday.4 years ago
Report: Utah has the nation’s strongest middle class
Utah's middle-class ranking is the highest in the country and is well above the national average, reports the Utah Foundation.4 years ago
Utah Democrats hold caucuses, but big decision left for later
Utah Democrats held caucuses across the state to nominate delegates to upcoming county and state conventions. Some had higher attendance then expected.4 years ago
Utah driver license tests will be available in languages other than English
SALT LAKE CITY — Starting in January 2023, the written test for a Utah driver license will be available in five languages besides English. The change reflects a new state law just signed by Governor Spencer Cox. Senate Bill 216 was sponsored by State Senator Luz Escamilla. It passed both houses of the Utah legislature […]4 years ago
Utah Study: Artificial intelligence helps assess risk of heart complications
The team used artificial intelligence to create networks that connect health outcomes with various heart risk factors.4 years ago
Magna earthquake helps scientists understand Utah’s vulnerability
The Magna earthquake on March 18, 2020, and its aftershocks offered data to scientists to help them learn about Utah's vulnerabilities.4 years ago
Republican National Convention: Salt Lake City drops bid to host in 2024
Salt Lake City businesses and Republican leaders dropped their bid to hold the 2024 Republican National Convention, saying the timeline was too tight.4 years ago
Breeze Airways opens new training facility
Breeze Airways opened a training center near the Salt Lake City International Airport. Flights from Breeze will not be flying in yet though.4 years ago
Second Republican challenger submits signatures to qualify for Utah Senate primary
Ally Isom turned in the required 28,000 signatures to the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office to try to qualify for the Senate primary.5 years ago
World wheat shortages an opportunity for Utah farmers
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to create wheat shortages, as both countries are among the top producers for wheat.5 years ago
Owens co-sponsors bill to prohibit transgender athletes in women’s sports
The bill represents "good old common sense" and "a matter of respect for womanhood," said Congressman Burgess Owens about his bill.5 years ago
Bill would change “use it or lose it” provision of Utah water rights
Utah lawmakers could approve a bill that would no longer punish farmers if they don't use all of their water rights allocation.5 years ago
Haven Barlow passes away after a lifetime of service to Utah
Haven Barlow's accomplishments included the current appropriations system, and the weighted pupil unit system for school funding.5 years ago
Four arrested, guns recovered after shots fired in Taylorsville
All four men are facing charges of felony discharge of a firearm, riot and discharging a firearm from a vehicle.5 years ago
Cat stolen from Salt Lake PetSmart found hours later at a store in Murray
A black cat named Bosko had an adventure Saturday after he was stolen from a PetSmart store in downtown Salt Lake City. The man suspected of taking him turned up later in the day at another PetSmart store in Murray, where the cat was recovered.5 years ago
Salt Lake City police say gun thefts up 24%
The Salt Lake City Police Department reported gun thefts rose 24% last year over the three-year average.5 years ago
Wisconsin sex trafficking case involved a victim from Utah
Jason Jordan, 49, was sentenced to four years in federal prison yesterday after pleading guilty to a sex trafficking charge.5 years ago
Bill protecting the right of Native American students to wear traditional regalia at graduation moving through Utah legislature
A bill to protect the right of Native American students to wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation passed a vote in the state Senate.5 years ago
Utah attorney says immigrants could fill many vacant jobs
An attorney who represents immigrant workers says they could fill many of the vacant jobs employers are hoping to fill across Utah.5 years ago
U of U projection: Utah population 5.4 million by 2060
A new report shows that although Utah's long-term growth rate is slowing, the population could increase by 2 million in the next few decades.5 years ago
Confusion over Senate President’s COVID-19 status
Utah Senate President opened the legislative session saying he'd tested negative for COVID-19, although his tests did not yield this result.5 years ago
Utah legislature starts its work with base budgets
The Utah legislature has seven base budgets to pass as it begins its six-week general session which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 18.5 years ago
