(Salt Lake City, UT) — One person is in custody after an officer-involved shooting in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Kane County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle on Highway 89 this past Saturday night. Authorities say a person in the vehicle ended up driving toward […]
(Washington, DC) — Republican lawmakers are set to introduce the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify the ages of all users. The bill, led by Senator Mike Lee and Congressman John James, aims to enhance online safety for kids and mirrors a law recently signed in Utah. […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — A 12-year-old tabby cat named Mirage survived a nearly 400-foot fall off a Bryce Canyon cliff that claimed the lives of two hikers. Authorities say the cat was found in a carrier next to the bodies of Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane who fell to their […]
(Undated) — Rapid melts across the western U.S. are causing snowpack to disappear up to four weeks early in some areas, including Utah. Federal meteorologists are now warning of the potential havoc this could bring on the region’s water supply. According to an update from the National Integrated Drought Information […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Mental health issues, including anxiety, ADHD, and rising suicide rates, are now the leading cause of death for young people in Utah. A recent legislative audit highlights significant barriers to mental health care access, with many insurance providers listing “ghost providers.” Initiatives like SafeUT, a […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — Two people who died after falling from a cliff at Bryce Canyon National Park have been identified. Officials say 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane were discovered Tuesday after reportedly climbing over a railing at Inspiration Point and falling about 380 feet. Authorities believe the […]
Snow College is hosting their annual Commencement ceremonies May 1-2. The Richfield Campus ceremony will be held May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sevier Valley Center. Graduates will hear from Jake Hinckley, Director of Workforce Development at Sunroc Construction. The Ephraim campus ceremony will be held May 2 at […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — The bodies of two hikers have been recovered after a nearly 400-foot fall from a cliff at Bryce Canyon. Officials say the man and woman fell about 380 feet from Inspiration Point on Monday night or early yesterday. The victims had reportedly crossed over safety railings. […]
(St. George, UT) — It appears Utahns are good at staying away from gambling. A recent study by finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states to see where gambling is the most prevalent. It looked at topics such as lottery sales per capita, illegal gambling operations, and adults with gambling […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is advancing its nuclear energy strategy under Operation Gigawatt to double energy output by 2035. Governor Spencer Cox signed a memorandum of understanding with Idaho National Laboratory to create the Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute, boosting nuclear research and technology development to meet growing […]
