SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature is wrapping up its business for the year Friday. Lawmakers have already tackled a number of issues this year during a session that was conducted partially remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state has removed requirements for gun owners to get […]
A new neighborhood is officially under construction on the south end of Ephraim. Known as “The Estates”, this neighborhood is a part of the Ephraim Crossing technology hub that was proposed in July 2020. The site will feature 44 family home lots, with up to five different model options. Homes […]
On Mar. 2 the winners of the 2021 Sterling Scholar awards were announced along with their runners up. This included many students representing our central Utah area high schools. The winners and runners up are listed below. World Languages Winner – Kaitlyn Chidester (Manti) Runner Up – Eneli Silva (North […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is one hurdle away from stricter rules regulating treatment centers for troubled teens, weeks after Paris Hilton gave emotional testimony in support of the bill. The legislation for facilities that treat teens with behavioral and mental health issues gained final approval in the House […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A watered-down version of a bill that would start a process for Dixie State University to change its name has passed in the GOP-dominated Utah Senate. The measure easily passed the full Senate on Wednesday despite several Republicans voicing concerns that the legislation is a […]
Gunnison Valley Hospital has been named Sanpete Business of the Year. The award was given to GVH administrator Mark Dalley as well as the rest of the hospital board on Thursday Feb. 25. Six County Association of Government Executive Director Travis Kyhl presented the award. GVH was unanimously chosen based […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal most of a recently passed law that requires judges to release people accused of low-level crimes with the least restrictive condition appropriate to their case. KUTV-TV reported that the Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah have launched an investigation after a grocery store owner in Ogden was fatally shot at his business on Sunday. The Standard-Examiner reported that Ogden Police Lt. Brian Eynon said Monday that the suspected shooter entered the Super Grocery around 11:50 p.m. and talked […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah girl whose football skills won her fame online has lost her court bid to have school districts create football teams for girls. A federal judge ruled against Sam Gordon on Monday, finding that school districts aren’t legally required to create a separate team […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah nonprofit that provides resources for LGBTQ+ youth will expand to other states after receiving $4 million in donations. The donations to the nonprofit Encircle announced last week include a $2 million donation from Qualtrics founder and Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and his wife […]
