(Salt Lake City, UT) — State lawmakers may consider a change in property tax policy that could force Utahns to conserve more water. State Senator Dan McCay said yesterday that he’d like to see the legislature remove water use subsidies from property tax policy. McCay said property taxes pay for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Republican trying to unseat Senator Mike Lee in the upcoming statewide primary isn’t happy with the Utah GOP. Ally Isom says this week’s announcement that the state Republican Party wants more control over candidate debates may be part of a “scheme” to protect Lee. […]
(Capitol Reef National Park, UT) — Officials in Utah are offering a reward after fossils dating back more than 251-million years were stolen from a national park. The trace reptile track fossils were taken from a trackway at Capitol Reef National Park. Officials called the fossils “irreplaceable” and are offering […]
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has tested positive for COVID-19. His office announced Thursday the governor took a test after developing a scratchy throat late Wednesday night. He plans to isolate for five days and wear a mask for 10 days. Cox says he’s been vaccinated and boosted. and feels fine […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Months after a newlywed couple was shot to death at a Utah campsite, police have publicly identified a suspect for the first time. The Grand County sheriff said in a statement Wednesday the man has since killed himself, but confessed to the slayings before his […]
Hope Shelley will pass on her title as Miss Mt. Pleasant. Three contestants will battle for the crown this Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the North Sanpete High School auditorium. The contestants include Hanna Nelson, daughter of Kevin and Lacy Jorgensen and Travis Nelson. Journey Toomey, daughter of […]
(St. George, UT) — A red flag warning is in effect for southern Utah today. The National Weather Service issued the warning due to warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and dry conditions. It is the first red flag warning for Utah this year. Temperatures are expected in the low 70s […]
HOMER, Alaska (AP) — A Utah man has been accused of raping, torturing and murdering a vulnerable adult when he lived in Alaska. The Homer News reports 32-year-old Kirby F. Calderwood was arrested Monday by police in Ogden, Utah. He’s been charged in Alaska with first- and second-degree murder, kidnapping […]
(Hill Air Force Base, UT) — Family and friends are welcoming back about 300 members of the Air Force who were deployed to Europe earlier this year. The members of the 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings were welcomed home at Hill Air Force Base yesterday. The airmen had been […]
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Ephraim Utah Temple will take place on Saturday August 27, 2022. Elder Walter F. Gonzalez of the Quorum of the Seventy will preside at the event. The temple site is located at the intersection of 200 North and 400 East. The temple is expected to […]
