(Springdale, UT) — Authorities are looking into the death of a man whose body was found at Zion National Park. First responders say the 37-year-old’s body was discovered after receiving a call about a hiker who may have taken a fall at Canyon Overlook trail. Over 30 search and rescue […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are advancing legislation affecting the state’s transgender community. During a debate yesterday, discussions centered on where minors can be incarcerated and restricting transgender adult inmates from receiving gender-affirming care. HB-252 mandates that transgender youth be housed in cells matching their sex assigned at […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Many Utah businesses closed yesterday in solidarity with immigrants amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented individuals. School districts in Salt Lake, Granite, and Ogden reported higher absenteeism, though it’s unclear if the increase was directly related to social media calls urging participants to keep […]
(Cedar City, UT) — Southern Utah soldiers are back home following a deployment to Eastern Africa. Several members of the Utah Army National Guard flew into St. George last month and finished their trek by touching down at Cedar City Regional Airport. Part of the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – A lawsuit filed against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been dismissed. James Huntsman sued the church for the return of five-million dollars in tithes. He claimed officials committed fraud by using the money for commercial endeavors, saying they had promised not […]
(Junction, UT) — An audit is revealing issues with election administration in Wayne and Piute counties. The biennial audit of the whole state’s election systems found issues involving camera coverage of processing areas and post-election county audits. The findings noted the issues wouldn’t have negatively impacted election results, but “increases […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement yesterday reinforcing its principles on immigration, emphasizing love, law, and family unity. The church pledged to help those in need, regardless of immigration status, while adhering to U.S. laws. The church’s guidelines advise local […]
(Undated) — Parts of Utah are set for heavy snowfall and rain after a dry January. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Wasatch and Western Uinta mountains, with up to two feet of snow expected. A winter weather advisory is also in effect for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — What’s being described as a “union busting” bill has cleared the state Senate. House Bill 267 stops collective bargaining for public employees in Utah. Some lawmakers say the measure is an attack on unions. However, a substitute bill is also in the works, which could […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah Tech University is joining forces with a health group to improve educational resources and access. The school said it signed into an agreement with the Rural Health Association of Utah with the goal of “enhancing healthcare access and quality in Utah’s rural communities.” Both sides […]
