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Poll finds Utahns don’t want judges deciding congressional maps. Here’s what else they say

A new poll published on Thursday found an overwhelming number of Utah voters don’t want a judge to decide their congressional districts. But a majority also don’t want the Legislature to do it without an advisory body.
7 months ago

‘Life in color again’: Why some young adults are switching their smartphones for flip phones

This Utah teacher says ditching her smartphone helped her discover two-thirds of her life she didn’t realize she was missing.
8 months ago

How Utah Rep. Blake Moore helped craft the idea of a ‘Trump Account’

The "Trump Account" program got a major boost from the CEO of Dell Technologies this week, providing an extra cushion to a novel program pushed by Utah Rep. Blake Moore.
8 months ago

Are electricity rates getting another hike in Utah?

Another electricity rate hike is being proposed by Rocky Mountain Power to offset the cost of wildfires in Utah.
8 months ago

Director Jon M. Chu brings ‘Wicked’ magic to the Giving Machines with a generous donation

‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu and his daughter quietly made a donation to the Light the World Giving Machine at The Grove on Los Angeles.
8 months ago

What Utah ski resorts are open?

Sunday's snowstorm provided a much-need boost to the slow start to the ski season.
8 months ago

Bernie Sanders endorses progressive Nate Blouin in race for Utah’s new blue House seat

Sanders threw his support behind Blouin, who has positioned himself as a progressive candidate similar to the Vermont senator
8 months ago

Keeping Team USA healthy at Italy’s 2026 Winter Games

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has a saying to remind Team USA athletes to protect their health ahead of competing in the 2026 Winter Games: "Don't let a cold keep you from gold."
8 months ago

Jen Shah federal sentence reduced, leading to early December release

Former ‘Housewives’ star Shah says faith and prayer sustained her in prison: ‘My family and faith never left me’
8 months ago

‘From moderate to Mamdani-land’: Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created ‘extreme’ congressional districts

Cox says former Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams changed his messaging because of ‘political incentives’
8 months ago

Changes coming to National Park passes

The Interior Department said the changes are in line with President Trump's plan to put 'American families first.'
8 months ago

Ohio man arrested in Utah on child sex abuse charges

A report from the U.S. Attorneys Office details 15-20 in-person offenses, and that the defendant will be extradited to Ohio
8 months ago

The power of Utah college sports is more than money

It’s no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.
8 months ago

Nate Blouin jumps into the race for new Democratic seat — and wants to send a Utah progressive to Congress

State Sen. Nate Blouin views the safe blue seat as an opportunity for Utah to do something it hasn’t ever done before: send a left-leaning progressive to the halls of Congress.
8 months ago

Understanding the rise in pedestrian deaths across the nation

The number of pedestrian deaths across the nation is rising. How safe is Utah compared to other states?
8 months ago

Utah Gov. Cox popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats

A new poll conducted by Morning Consult shows Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's approval rating is dropping among Democratic voters.
8 months ago

Utahns align with national sentiment on releasing Epstein documents

A new poll shows how many voters are — and aren’t — engaged with the issue
8 months ago

National Democrats bullish about flipping House seat in Utah with new maps

A new congressional map has national Democrats preparing to pour resources into Utah during the 2026 midterm cycle.
8 months ago

Will there be a peace prize for Trump after all?

New ‘FIFA Peace Prize’ to be awarded in Washington, D.C., ahead of 2026 World Cup.
8 months ago

‘Outdoor Boys’ is back on YouTube — sort of

Luke Nichols plans to post three new "Outdoor Boys" videos in November.
9 months ago

GOP leaders brush off concerns that shutdown cost them on election night

During a breakfast meeting with Senate Republicans, Trump expressed concerns that the government shutdown ‘was a big factor’ in their electoral losses
9 months ago

Here’s how to see the brightest supermoon of the year

The so-called supermoon phenomena is set to occur again this week with optimum viewing in North America happening at dusk Thursday.
9 months ago

Several Utah members of Congress reject paychecks during shutdown

U.S. lawmakers are mandated by law to receive paychecks even during a government shutdown, prompting pushback from some Congress members.
9 months ago

Autism and Tylenol: Poll shows Utahns’ thoughts on alleged link

Most Utah voters — just shy of three-fourths — have heard that the Trump administration believes acetaminophen use during pregnancy is linked to autism.
9 months ago