The Sanpete County Commission met with officials from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District last week about an alternative to the Narrows dam and reservoir. Officials have made it clear that the Gunnison Irrigation Company and Gunnison Reservoir would be highly involved in any alternative plans. The big issue the […]
(Lehi, UT) — U.S. Representative John Curtis says he’s doing what he can to try to bring the price of gas down. During an event in Lehi yesterday, Rep. Curtis said there needs to be conversations about policies that are causing high gas prices. The Republican said a federal gas-tax […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Almost half of Utahns think former president Donald Trump should face criminal charges for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S Capitol. According to a Desert News, Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, 49-percent of voters say Trump should face prosecution for the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — State leaders want agricultural water users to use more technology to help optimize the way they irrigate their land. The governor’s office released an action plan for agricultural water use yesterday. The hope is that farmers and ranchers will switch over to more efficient systems […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The state is making some significant changes to rules regarding how schools and school districts handle cases of bullying. The changes come after two students took their own lives due to bullying. The Utah State Board of Education will now require schools to have one […]
(St. George, UT) — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals officials want the four men who started the Halfway Hill Fire in Millard County to face animal cruelty charges. Michael Patti, Darri DeWolfe, Talon Kessler and Tyler Smith are facing charges for starting the blaze. The fire has scorched […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A state legislative committee is moving forward with a historic nomination to the Utah Supreme Court. The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee unanimously approved Judge Jill Pohlman’s nomination to the high court yesterday. The nomination now advances to a full vote in the Senate next month. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new study ranks Utah highly for its public school system. The WalletHub study released yesterday ranks Utah 13th overall. Utah ranked 12th in quality and 16th for school safety. Utah ranks second best in average SAT scores, but is the worst in the nation […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The arrival of Mormon settlers isn’t the only history being celebrated in Utah. A celebration of the state’s Indigenous people was held in Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park on Saturday. The Native American Celebration in the Park emphasized that Native American culture is still here. […]
(Nephi, UT) — The driver of a semi-truck is in critical condition after the vehicle overturned outside Nephi early yesterday morning. No other vehicles appeared to be involved. The driver was airlifted to the hospital but no further details were provided on their condition. The overturned semi blocked traffic for […]
