(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is honoring refugees from Afghanistan who have relocated to Utah. During a ceremony yesterday at the State Capitol, Cox greeted some of the 900 refugees who have resettled in the state. The refugees were also applauded by members of the Utah House, […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A 40-million-dollar bill that would work to protect and restore the Great Salt Lake is on its way to the Utah Senate. The bill sponsored by House Speaker Brad Wilson passed the House unanimously yesterday. The bill would work to establish partnerships designed to secure […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would try to establish new policies on competition by transgender athletes is advancing in the state Senate. House Bill 11 will go to the Senate floor after a 4-3 vote in committee yesterday. The bill by state Representative Kera Birkland would establish […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are reacting to Russia’s military action against Ukraine. Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney called the move by Russian President Vladimir Putin “without honor,” adding that a tyrant’s appetite for conquest is never satisfied. Romney also criticized previous U.S. presidents for failing to react […]
Forecast for Skyline Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Thursday, February 24, 2022 The avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on steep slopes that face west, north and east. Human triggered avalanches breaking 1 to 2 feet deep are likely. Stay out from underneath steep slopes as avalanches can be triggered […]
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has named Mandy Larsen as the 6th District Judicial appointee. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Mandy Larsen has demonstrated a strong commitment to justice as both a prosecutor and defense attorney,” Gov. Cox said. “I’m pleased […]
Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Across the State of Utah 2-23-22 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – A large winter storm across Utah has led to dangerous avalanche conditions across much of the state. One to two feet of fresh snow has fallen in the high mountain terrain accompanied by moderate to strong […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — State lawmakers are trying to force railroad operators in Utah to reduce emissions at their rail yards. The Utah House approved House Bill 405 yesterday. The bill targets switchers, or locomotives used to move rail cars around a rail yard. Any rail yard that has […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would keep employers from requiring proof of vaccination from workers is now headed to the state Senate. The House approved House Bill 60 in a 51-23 vote yesterday. The measure would keep businesses from requiring proof of vaccination before allowing customers to […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Court documents say the father of a 4-year-old boy who fired a gun at police told investigators the child had gotten ahold of the weapon before. Police say the boy stuck the gun out of a car window as police arrested his father, who had […]
