(Draper, UT) — A Republican making a primary challenge against Burgess Owens says the one-term congressman is avoiding debates. Fourth Congressional District candidate Jake Hunsaker spoke to reporters outside of the congressman’s campaign headquarters in Draper yesterday. He said that Owens is refusing to debate him and accused the state […]
(Moab, UT) — The Moab area shook yesterday afternoon with a three-point-76 magnitude earthquake. The University of Utah Seismology Station says it happened at 4:12 p.m. The epicenter of the quake was located near the Utah-Colorado border and close to the town of Cisco. No one was hurt and there […]
(Garfield County, UT) — The Utah Highway Patrol says a second person has died following a motorcycle crash in Garfield County. The UHP announced yesterday that a 61-year-old woman who was critically injured in the Memorial Day crash died from her injuries. The crash on State Route 12 near Bryce […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Two Utah families are suing the state over a transgender sports ban passed by the state legislature. The lawsuit was filed in state district court in Salt Lake City yesterday. The families claim the ban violates multiple sections of the state constitution. They also say […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the Legislature could take up proposals to prevent mass shootings in Utah. Speaking with reporters Monday, Governor Cox said he and legislative leaders are in talks about several proposals to address mental health challenges and gun violence. State lawmakers have recently […]
(Garfield County, UT) — The Utah Highway Patrol says a motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Garfield County. The crash happened on State Route 12 just west of Bryce Canyon City around 9:45 yesterday morning. Investigators say the motorcycle hit an antelope that jumped into the road. A […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A one-time candidate for President of the United States says something needs to be done to protect children from violence involving guns. Senator Mitt Romney was asked about the subject yesterday following a Memorial Day event in Salt Lake City. The Utah Republican said last […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Inland Port Authority faces trouble in a bid to acquire land owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City’s west side. The Utah Department of Transportation has already submitted an eminent domain claim for the vacant spot near […]
(Iron County, UT) — Police say a 25-year-old dirt bike racer from Santaquin is hospitalized in St. George after being in a crash at the World Off Road Championship Series event in Iron County. He was unresponsive when first responders got to him Saturday. Police say they do not yet […]
(Moab, UT) — Campfires are now banned in southeast Utah due to quickly drying conditions. Federal land managers say the new restrictions are a first for Utah. They include bans on metal cutting and welding in vegetated areas and no smoking except in a vehicle or building, on a developed […]
