Daily avalanche forecasts have begun as Utah has already seen several avalanches, despite thin early-season snowpack. The Utah Avalanche Center reports natural, human-triggered, and animal-triggered avalanches in the past 36 hours, including one on High Rustler. Strong ridgetop winds are depositing snow on weak layers, creating dangerous conditions. Avalanches have […]
US-89 was temporarily shut down after a crash in Sanpete County this morning. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Jason Kelsey, the T-bone crash occurred near Mile Post 224 with only minor injuries reported. The road was closed and a detour was set up while crews cleared the scene, but […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The 2034 Winter Olympics organizing committee met yesterday to discuss the next phase of planning. Last week, the games’ official name, Utah 2034, was announced. Committee members agreed to focus on three main themes: sports, culture, and place. They also received an update on next […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — New data ranks Utah number three among the worst drivers in the U.S. According to a Lending Tree report, the Beehive state ranked second nationwide for speeding-related incidents. New Jersey came in second overall, while North Dakota topped the list with 64 incidents per one-thousand […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Problems with weather in multiple U.S. cities continue to cause problems at Salt Lake City International Airport. Big snowstorms in places like Chicago are creating massive delays and cancellations that are being felt here in Utah. Nationwide, about 25-thousand flights were delayed in recent days […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Republican lawmakers are appealing to the state Supreme Court to overturn a congressional redistricting map. The map was approved earlier this month by a third-district court judge. Senate President Stuart Adams called it the most gerrymandered map in the state’s history. A special legislative […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — When the Winter Olympics return in just over eight years, the name will be “Utah 2034”. The name is designed to emphasize the entire state’s role in the games. In 2002, the Salt Lake City Olympics was far more specific and city leaders this time […]
(Logan, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Institute of Religion near Utah State University in Logan. The facility replaces the previous institute demolished in 2023. A two-day public open house begins today, followed by a “by-invitation” dedication at 6 p.m. on Sunday. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Former state senator Derek Kitchen is running to represent Utah’s newly drawn First Congressional District. He announced his candidacy yesterday. Kitchen gained national attention in 2014 when he and his partner sued the state for marriage equality in Kitchen v. Herbert, which legalized same-sex marriage […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints has lowered the age that young women may begin missionary service. In an announcement today the First Presidency stated, “young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its […]
