On Jun. 1, officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food were notified of a sample from a dairy in Cache County that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to a press release from the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, “as a result, UDAF is enacting mandatory weekly […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The University of Utah athletic department has begun layoffs as it prepares for a new partnership with a private equity firm. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the staffing reductions started ahead of the school’s agreement with Otro Capital. University officials say the layoffs are tied […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s Senate president is pushing for a major reduction to a proposed data center project. Senate President Stuart Adams has sent a letter calling for a 75-percent reduction in the size of a planned data center development. Adams raised concerns about the project’s potential impact […]
(Iron County, UT) — Two men are facing charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Iron County. Deputies spotted a gray Dodge Dakota on I-15 North on Friday afternoon. The deputies observed the truck for several miles before pulling it over for traffic violations. An inspection by a […]
(Denver, CO) — Colorado is considering following Utah’s lead after Utah declared a drought emergency. Governor Jared Polis has activated Colorado’s Drought Task Force and moved the state into Phase 2 of its drought response plan. Officials are monitoring impacts on agriculture, recreation and fisheries and could recommend a formal […]
SANPETE COUNTY — Ballots for the June 23 primary election are being mailed to voters beginning June 2. According to the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office, completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Voters can return ballots at drop boxes located throughout the county, […]
Around 2:40 a.m. May 30, a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper attempted a traffic stop on I-15 northbound near milepost 220. According to a press release from the Juab County Sheriff’s Office, “the vehicle fled at high speeds, initiating a pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph. During the pursuit, the […]
The man accused of killing three women in two different locations in Wayne County, appeared in Utah courts for the fist time May 29. 22-year-old Ivan Miller was in custody in Colorado on separate charges but has since been extradited to Utah. He has been charged with three counts of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — There’s a new executive order in effect in Utah establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah. The order signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox creates a “data center framework” for the state. It directs state agencies to prioritize protection of the state’s […]
(Tremonton, UT) — Utah’s Office of the State Auditor is creating a dashboard where residents can view all public information about a controversial data center proposal. State Auditor Tina Cannon says they want all the information in one place so everyone can stay informed. But some critics of the proposed […]
