(Provo, UT) — Lawyers for Tyler Robinson now say his capital murder trial might not start for three years. They say their preparations are just getting underway and they don’t expect a trial until 2029. Robinson is accused of shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk a little over a year ago […]
(Brain Head, UT) — Today will be dry in many parts of Utah, but that won’t last long. More rain and snow are forecast for the weekend in parts of the state. In Southern Utah, Brain Head is expecting snow on Saturday and Sunday. Snow will continue to fall on […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are again debating how to pay for future water projects. An interim committee heard testimony yesterday on a failed proposal that would have required some utilities seeking state money to meet a local-revenue threshold. A state-commissioned study projected about one-point-two-billion-dollars in annual infrastructure […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Flood watches remain in effect across parts of central and southern Utah Thursday. The National Weather Service says repeated thunderstorms could produce two to three inches of rain in some locations. Flash flooding is possible in slot canyons, normally dry washes and low-water crossings. Higher […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah has sued prediction-market company Kalshi over wagers offered to residents. The attorney general’s office filed the case yesterday, alleging the platform amounts to illegal gambling and a public nuisance under state law. Kalshi markets contracts tied to the outcomes of elections, sports and other […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah audit finds inconsistent oversight in university tenure and post-tenure reviews. Auditors based their conclusions on 120 interviews and 666 faculty-review records across the state’s public colleges and universities. The report says department chairs often lack clear authority or training to address performance concerns. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is bracing for heavy rain, flash flooding and high-elevation snow. Flood watches cover much of central and southern Utah as the storm moves north today, with two to three inches possible in some areas. Slot canyons, normally dry washes and recent burn scars face […]
(Loa, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by a penny. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now $4.77. The most expensive average price can be found in Wayne County, where gas is going for $5.29. The least expensive average price is […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — More than four-thousand Utah voters are receiving federal-only ballots while election officials seek citizenship documentation. Officials notified six-thousand-191 voters that proof was needed, and one-thousand-827 responded. The remaining four-thousand-307 were sent ballots limited to federal races, while 57 asked to be removed from the rolls. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Federal investigators are examining a threatening letter addressed to Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson. A postal inspector intercepted the envelope containing white powder before it reached the state elections office yesterday. Officials said the incident did not disrupt election operations. The FBI and U.S. Postal […]
