Cox says ‘there’s no end in sight’ to wildfire that could be Utah’s most destructive ever
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said a new southwest Utah wildfire is burning so hot and fast that “there’s no end in sight.”
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States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says. Here’s how it...
The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states like Utah that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule.
Utah wildlife officials use $3.4 million from hunting, fishing license sales for habitat restoration
Utah wildlife officials are set to use about $3.4 million from hunting and fishing license sales for 71 habitat restoration projects.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new Utah Supreme Court justices despite concerns over one’s residency
The Utah Senate voted approve the appointments of both Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to fill two new seats on the newly expanded Utah Supreme Court.
Utah Trust Lands board approves sale of 50,000 acres in Book Cliffs to state wildlife division
The Utah Trust Lands Administration approved the sale of 50,000 acres in the Book Cliffs area to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Utah News Dispatch claims 9 awards in statewide SPJ contest
Utah News Dispatch reporters’ winning stories from 2025 covered local impacts of federal cuts, homelessness, environmental concerns and more.
New elections official said women in office ‘do not have what it takes.’ They returned the criticism
Kai Schwemmer, the 23-year-old hired to help run elections in Utah County, has a new title and less authority.
‘Bittersweet’: What it’s like to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah in 2026
Juneteenth celebrations have been longstanding traditions in Utah. Here's how advocates see the holiday's evolution in 2026.
Utah senator warns downstream states they’ll forfeit $354M in aid if they sue over Colorado River
Sen. Mike Lee warned lower basin Colorado River states will lose access to conservation aid if they pursue litigation over water rights.
Corporate logos abound on White House grounds in prep for fights by Trump-allied UFC
Advertisements for Polymarket and Bud Light lined an eight-sided cage on the White House grounds ahead of a series of UFC fights.
Former court clerks charged after being accused of helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE
Two former court clerks in Utah were charged for helping undocumented immigrants evade ICE, according to court documents.
As the city searches for revenue, Roy residents face a 55% property tax hike. It’s not their first
With a lack of growth and flat sales tax revenue, the city of Roy, Utah, has passed a series of property tax increases to pay employees.
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Commentary: Decades of progress reducing ozone pollution is increasingly being overshadowed by growing wildfire smoke pollution.
After local missing teen case, Indiana congressman aims to expand Amber Alert guidelines
An Indiana congressman wants to change the Amber Alert system after a 17-year-old girl from his state went missing and was later found dead.
Billions for the next 3 years of Trump’s mass deportation campaign signed into law
President Donald Trump significantly bolstered funding for immigration enforcement when he signed into law a nearly $70 billion package.
Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail.
Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May
Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
Moore vs. Lisonbee: What’s at stake in the GOP race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District
The Republican race between incumbent congressman Rep. Blake Moore and challenger state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee is entering its final stretch.
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah’s long measles outbreak takes a toll.
Utah's measles outbreak has passed the point where it can be contained or controlled. The focus now is on mitigation care.
US House passes Rep. Owens’ bill to combat ‘ghost’ federal student aid applicants
The U.S. House passed Rep. Burgess Owens' bill requiring the Department of Education to set up an identity fraud detection system for FAFSA.
Salt Lake City, county, sue feds to stop ICE detention center from coming online
Salt Lake City, county, sue feds to stop ICE detention center from coming online
GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
Republicans in Congress clear final hurdle for $70B boost in immigration enforcement
Republicans in Congress clear final hurdle for $70B boost in immigration enforcement
Utah school trust lands officials eye selling 50,000 acres in Book Cliffs for nearly $30 million
Utah school trust lands officials eye selling 50,000 acres in Book Cliffs for nearly $30 million