(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenges Utah’s death penalty. The suit, filed by five inmates who were sentenced to death, argued that the state’s Department of Corrections’ methods to carry out executions by lethal injection and firing squad violated the Utah Constitution. A […]
(Cedar City, UT) — President Biden has granted a major disaster declaration for five counties in southern and central Utah, hit by devastating flooding from runoff last spring. Spring runoff from record mountain snowpack left homes, businesses, and roadways damaged and destroyed. The declaration announced Monday opens up federal funding […]
(Kanab, UT) — Several good dogs are enjoying their treats and toys after picking from Santa’s Sleigh. The Best Friend’s Animal Society sanctuary in Kanab holds the annual event to encourage adoption. The dogs received a visit on Christmas with a chance to pick a toy and treat. Remaining gifts […]
(Cedar City, UT) — An Ohio woman suspected of kidnapping a child is now in jail. Shari Dolores Gould was arrested by Utah Highway Patrol on Sunday after an alert from Ohio police. Gould was allegedly found with drugs and six children in the car aged 13-years-old or younger. It […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah Tech University President Richard “Biff” Williams is stepping down. Williams announced yesterday that he’ll leave the St. George school he’s led for ten years effective January 5th. Williams said he’s pursuing other professional opportunities. He’s currently interviewing for administrative positions at other colleges and universities. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill is being drafted that’s designed to stop high school teachers from grooming their students for sexual relationships. This bill started when one young woman in Utah tried to report her high school teacher after the two had a sexual relationship while she was […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox does not want lotteries to be legal in Utah. The Legislature will consider legalizing lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions when the next session begins in January. Cox said on Wednesday that he’s not a fan of that idea. He said lotteries […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Recent insurance company data shows a huge drop in the rate of catalytic converter thefts in Utah. In 2022, State Farm received 170 reports of catalytic converter thefts in the state, compared to only 14 throughout 2023. That means there’s been a 90-percent decrease in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says he supports banning smartphones in Utah’s K-through-12 classrooms. Cox said yesterday there is “overwhelming” evidence that smartphones contribute to learning loss. The governor said he plans to contact every school in the state and ask principals to keep smartphones from being […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — YouTube star Ruby Franke’s child-abuse trial may result in new state legislation. Republican Senator David Hinkins is working on drafting a bill that would set qualifications and regulations on the life coaching industry. Meanwhile, state officials told they’re still welcoming complaints about Franke’s business partner […]
