Wildfires burn in Utah amid extreme drought conditions
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (AP) — Several wildfires are burning in Utah amid hot, dry conditions and with most of the state mired in extreme drought. The largest blaze is one that started Tuesday in central Utah ... Read More...
Utah governor calls for reduced water usage amid drought
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is urging residents and businesses to cut down on their water usage to combat the worst drought the state has experienced in decades. Cox said Tuesday he wil... Read More...
Utah education board passes limits on teaching about race
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (AP) — Utah’s board of education has passed new rules around how race can be taught in K-12 schools. The Deseret News reports the board on Thursday confirmed new rules that would ensure ... Read More...
Haaland sends recommendation on Utah monuments to president
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH | By BRADY McCOMBS (AP) — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has made her recommendation about whether to reverse former President Donald Trump’s decision to downsize two sprawling national mon... Read More...
Utah governor asks citizens to pray for rain to end drought
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (AP) — Utah’s governor is asking citizens to pray for rain this weekend to relieve the state from its drought. Gov. Spencer Cox released a statement Thursday calling on Utah citizens to ... Read More...
Utah sheriff’s department enacts policy defending gun rights
FARMINGTON, UTAH (AP) — Davis County sheriff’s deputies and other department employees are prohibited under a new office policy from enforcing certain measures that could infringe on the right to bear arms. ... Read More...
Police investigate pride flag burning as possible hate crime
KAYSVILLE, UTAH (AP) — Police in Utah are investigating a possible hate crime after a rainbow pride flag was burned and a note targeting the LGBTQ community was left behind. KSL News Radio reports a homeowne... Read More...
Police: Armed school worker stops attempted kidnap suspect
OGDEN, UTAH (AP) — Police say an armed school employee in Utah held an attempted kidnapping suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived. The incident occurred Tuesday when a man grabbed an 11-year-old girl at... Read More...