Here’s how federal Medicaid, food stamp changes will impact Utah taxpayers
The state may avoid covering a portion of SNAP benefits thanks to its relatively low error rate.11 months ago
Why Rep. Burgess Owens opposes college athletes becoming school employees
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Thursday said he opposes student-athletes becoming employees of universities and that he's in favor of the federal government putting more guardrails around payments to college athletes amid a rapidly evolving name, image and likeness environment.11 months ago
Arrests, citations up ‘significantly’ in Salt Lake City, Chief Redd tells lawmakers
Police say arrests and citations are up "significantly" in Salt Lake City.11 months ago
Draft legislation aims to make it easier for officials to raise Great Salt Lake berm
The bill would allow raising the berm to prevent dangerous salinity spikes in the lake's southern arm.11 months ago
Utah State University facing audit on former president’s spending, leadership concerns
The Utah Legislative Audit Subcommittee on Tuesday voted unanimously to conduct an audit of Utah State University's governance and procurement process.11 months ago
Ogden apartments sustain $600K in damage in the city’s 4th serious blaze this month
A fire heavily damaged another apartment building in Ogden, rendering four units uninhabitable.11 months ago
Utah lawmaker mulling legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee said she has verified two reports of noncitizens registering in Utah. One of them actually voted.11 months ago
Utah conservatives focus on illegal immigration, note issues in finding comprehensive fix
A contingent of Utah conservative leaders gathered Monday to parse the complex immigration issue.11 months ago
‘It’s not right to kill him’: Maurine Hunsaker’s oldest daughter opposes Menzies’ execution
Maurine Hunsaker's oldest daughter voiced opposition to the execution of her birth mother's murderer, Ralph Menzies, on Sunday.11 months ago
How the past lingers in these Utah ghost towns
Utah's ghost towns, like Grafton and Thistle, reflect stories of settlement and abandonment.11 months ago
Rallygoers call on Stuart Adams to resign over claims he influenced law to help relative
Rallygoers demand Stuart Adams resign over claims he influenced a law benefiting family.11 months ago
Early winter outlooks leave Great Salt Lake advocates on edge
Utah remains on pace to have one of its driest summers in at least the past 130 years, and long-range outlooks aren't looking all too promising either.11 months ago
Actor Ty Burrell joins effort to raise funds for employees affected by Salt Lake fire
Actor and Salt Lake resident Ty Burrell is helping the effort to raise funds for restaurant workers affected by this week's Main Street fire.11 months ago
World’s largest data center campus could be coming to central Utah
DELTA — The world’s largest data center campus may be coming to Utah, with a pair of companies planning to construct artificial intelligence-ready hubs in Millard County. The first domino fell when Orem-based Fibernet MercuryDelta LLC in May filed a request to rezone nearly 1,200 acres of property — located southeast of Delta — from […]11 months ago
Salt Lake City passes new ordinance seeking to crack down on unruly parties
Salt Lake police issued 46 loud party citations last year, which was nearly twice as many as in 2023 and about five times as many as they handed out in 2022, according to data outlined in a city memo.11 months ago
TRAX service to return to the University of Utah after 3-month project
TRAX red line service resumes at the University of Utah this Sunday after three months of repairs.11 months ago
Judge denies death row inmate Ralph Menzies last request for final competency review
A judge issued an order denying a petition to review Ralph Menzies' competency for the last time on Thursday. Menzies is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Sept. 5.11 months ago
Environmental, Indigenous groups join in calls against Blanding uranium mill
Multiple organizations signed on to a letter sent to Gov. Spencer Cox and members of the Utah Legislature in opposition to the White Mesa Mill.11 months ago
How can Utah stem gun violence at its root? Criminologist weighs in
David Kennedy presented the Boston Gun Project to Utah's working group on preventing violence. The strategy targets group-focused gun violence, emphasizing deterrence and community collaboration.11 months ago
Stuart Adams won’t resign over claims he influenced new law to help granddaughter
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams denies wrongdoing after claims he influenced his granddaughter's plea deal.11 months ago
Menzies should die by terminal illness, not firing squad, his attorneys argue
Attorneys for Ralph Menzies argue dementia makes him unfit for execution. His scheduled execution is Sept. 5.11 months ago
Utah System of Higher Education approves strategic reinvestment plans for 3 universities
The Utah System of Higher Education's board on Tuesday approved updated strategic reinvestment plans from three schools.11 months ago
Woman arrested after stabbing driver’s car in Millcreek road rage case, police say
A woman was arrested Monday after police say she chased down a man she believed had cut her off, then threatened him with a knife while stabbing his car.11 months ago
