(Washington, DC) — The Justice Department will allow President Trump to abolish national monuments protected from energy development and other activities by past presidents. The department issued a legal opinion permitting Trump to shrink or eliminate national monuments, which can overturn a 1938 opinion saying presidents didn’t have the power […]
(Washington, DC) — A Senate Republican is expressing doubt about President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill being passed by July 4th. Utah Senator John Curtis called July 4th a false deadline for Republicans to pass their megabill. Curtis believes getting it right is more important than the party imposing a specific […]
Manti Elementary is set to get brand-new playground equipment. In an announcement the school shared, “this is a wonderful opportunity to provide our students with an updated, safe and fun space to play and learn.” As part of the project the playgrounds will be closed starting June 11 until the […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is warning visitors about possible toxic algae blooms. The North Fork of the Virgin River, North Creek and La Verkin Creek are being monitored for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The warning affects popular areas like The Narrows, Pine Creek, Deep Creek and Emerald Pools. Visitors […]
(Beaver County, UT) — A Nevada man is recovering after a crash on I-15 in Beaver County. The Utah Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 3 p.m. yesterday on I-15 North near mile marker 101. Investigators say the driver fell asleep and drove off the interstate, rolling his pickup […]
(Springville, UT) — More than 15-thousand pounds of ready-to-eat jerky and snack stick products made by a Utah company are being recalled. The recalled products were made by Springville Meat and Cold Storage Company. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the products contain anchovies, a known allergen that […]
(Nephi, UT) — A Saturday night car chase that ended with a crash and a brief foot pursuit results in three young men under arrest. Officials say the chase began on the interstate and ended in Nephi around 8:30 p.m., where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — University of Utah is getting backlash over a partnership with an Israeli school. The University signed a partnership last month with Ariel University, which is located on the occupied West Bank. A letter and petition signed by faculty, staff, students and alumni was sent to […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The University of Utah is terminating the recognition of a fraternity chapter after a pattern of hazing violations. According to school leadership, the Sigma Nu fraternity participated in a number of hazing rituals, which included new members being forced to drink alcohol or use illegal […]
(Provo, UT) — The Russian government has added BYU to its list of undesirable organizations, according to a report published by The Moscow Times. The country gives the label to groups they consider a threat to their safety, laws, or operations. Entities on the list, now including BYU, are barred […]
