(Dutch John, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by three cents over the past day. Drivers in Utah are now paying an average of four-dollars and 51-cents for a gallon of self-serve regular. Triple-A says the most expensive average price can be found in Daggett County where […]
(Washington, D.C.) — One of Utah’s U.S. Senators voted against President Donald Trump’s so-called anti-weaponization fund. Senator John Curtis broke with his fellow Republicans to vote for a proposal that would dismantle that fund from the Justice Department. The fund is nearly 1.8 billion dollars and Trump has promised to […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Bureau of Land Management has imposed new fire restrictions across much of northern and western Utah due to increasing fire danger. The restrictions took effect immediately on BLM-managed lands in 12 counties, including Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, […]
(Brigham City, UT) — The fight against a big data center in Box Elder County is now entering the courtroom. Critics are suing over a recent decision to reject their push to get the issue before voters. Last week, the county attorney rejected the applications to launch a pair of […]
(Cedar City, UT) — A proposed data center is on the agenda when the Iron County Planning Commission meets tonight. KUTV says there’s a number of possible outcomes. The commission could approve a conditional use permit for the Antelope Data Center, they could add modifications, they could deny the application, […]
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 […]
