(Denver, CO) — Colorado is considering following Utah’s lead after Utah declared a drought emergency. Governor Jared Polis has activated Colorado’s Drought Task Force and moved the state into Phase 2 of its drought response plan. Officials are monitoring impacts on agriculture, recreation and fisheries and could recommend a formal […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — There’s a new executive order in effect in Utah establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah. The order signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox creates a “data center framework” for the state. It directs state agencies to prioritize protection of the state’s […]
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide gas price is now down by a penny. Triple-A says Utah’s average price for a gallon of self-serve regular is 4-dollars and 63-cents. The highest average price can be found in Piute County where gas is 4-94. The lowest average price is in Salt Lake […]
(Tremonton, UT) — Utah’s Office of the State Auditor is creating a dashboard where residents can view all public information about a controversial data center proposal. State Auditor Tina Cannon says they want all the information in one place so everyone can stay informed. But some critics of the proposed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Children in Utah will once again have access to free meals during the summer break through statewide food assistance programs. Families can receive free breakfasts and lunches for children 18 and younger at participating schools, community centers and other meal sites across Utah. State officials […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s Lieutenant Governor says non-citizens voting is not a widespread problem. Yesterday, Deidre Henderson said 27 voters out of more than two-million were confirmed to be non-U.S. citizens. Her report comes as she battles the Trump administration in court. The Lieutenant Governor says she won’t […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah wildlife officials inspected more than eight-thousand boats over Memorial Day weekend as part of efforts to stop invasive mussels from spreading into state waterways. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said crews checked watercraft at inspection stations across the state for quagga and zebra […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is announcing new milestones for four temples around the world. Church leaders released updates yesterday involving temples in Mexico, Brazil, Idaho and South Carolina. The announcements include new dedication dates, construction progress and additional planning details for […]
(Circleville, UT) — The average price for a gallon of gas in Utah has dropped by a penny over the past day. Triple-A says it’s down by five-cents over the past week. The most expensive average price is now in Piute County where gas is exactly five-dollars a gallon. The […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A higher wildfire risk will probably lead to more power outages. That’s the word from Rocky Mountain Power. They say electricity outages will likely be more frequent and will often last longer. A low snowpack, dry conditions and high winds are creating a dangerous mix […]
