(Bryce Canyon, UT) — A 12-year-old tabby cat named Mirage survived a nearly 400-foot fall off a Bryce Canyon cliff that claimed the lives of two hikers. Authorities say the cat was found in a carrier next to the bodies of Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane who fell to their […]
(Undated) — Rapid melts across the western U.S. are causing snowpack to disappear up to four weeks early in some areas, including Utah. Federal meteorologists are now warning of the potential havoc this could bring on the region’s water supply. According to an update from the National Integrated Drought Information […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Mental health issues, including anxiety, ADHD, and rising suicide rates, are now the leading cause of death for young people in Utah. A recent legislative audit highlights significant barriers to mental health care access, with many insurance providers listing “ghost providers.” Initiatives like SafeUT, a […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — Two people who died after falling from a cliff at Bryce Canyon National Park have been identified. Officials say 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane were discovered Tuesday after reportedly climbing over a railing at Inspiration Point and falling about 380 feet. Authorities believe the […]
Snow College is hosting their annual Commencement ceremonies May 1-2. The Richfield Campus ceremony will be held May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sevier Valley Center. Graduates will hear from Jake Hinckley, Director of Workforce Development at Sunroc Construction. The Ephraim campus ceremony will be held May 2 at […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — The bodies of two hikers have been recovered after a nearly 400-foot fall from a cliff at Bryce Canyon. Officials say the man and woman fell about 380 feet from Inspiration Point on Monday night or early yesterday. The victims had reportedly crossed over safety railings. […]
(St. George, UT) — It appears Utahns are good at staying away from gambling. A recent study by finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states to see where gambling is the most prevalent. It looked at topics such as lottery sales per capita, illegal gambling operations, and adults with gambling […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is advancing its nuclear energy strategy under Operation Gigawatt to double energy output by 2035. Governor Spencer Cox signed a memorandum of understanding with Idaho National Laboratory to create the Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute, boosting nuclear research and technology development to meet growing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A referendum to challenge the public sector collective bargaining ban, HB-267, will appear on the 2026 ballot after enough signatures were verified by the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office. The Protect Utah Workers coalition, which gathered over 300-thousand signatures, celebrated the milestone in a statement […]
(St. George, UT) — Southern Utah cities are being recognized for business. Finance website WalletHub ranked the best and worst small cities to start a business across several key metrics. Those include labor costs and the growth rate of small businesses. St. George was ranked first in the study for […]
