(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s job growth slowed and the unemployment rate rose in August, but the jobless rate is still near historic lows. Unemployment was up half-a-percent last month, to two-point-five percent, one of the lowest jobless rates on record. Utah employers added 41-thousand new jobs, a marked […]
(Roosevelt, UT) — The Republican field to replace Utah Senator Mitt Romney is starting to get crowded. Roosevelt Mayor Rod Bird Junior announced yesterday he would run for the seat in 2024. Among Bird’s major goals is to “get federal spending under control” and guard American jobs. This after state […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Admission to Utah State Parks will be free this Saturday. Park entry will be made free in recognition of National Public Lands Day, which promotes the enjoyment and conservation of public lands. Hikers will have a great opportunity to check out spectacular scenery at parks […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Speaker of the Utah House is stepping down. Brad Wilson announced his resignation yesterday, effective November 15th. The Republican lawmaker has served as speaker since 2019. While Wilson only said that he’s “excited” for the next chapter of his life, it’s widely assumed that […]
(St. George, UT) — Now former congressman Chris Stewart is officially out of office. The Utah Second District representative’s resignation went into effect on Friday, something he announced months ago. His former aide Celeste Maloy will now represent the Republican Party in November’s general election after advancing past the special […]
(St. George, UT) — Southern Utah is playing host to Utah lawmakers this week. The state Legislature will be holding its interim committee meetings at Utah Tech University in St. George starting today, with more meetings scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. Officials noted this will be the first time all […]
(Heber City, UT) — A 14-year-old Heber City boy suffered critical injuries after he was hit by a van while biking to school Thursday. Officials say the teen was crossing a street using a crosswalk when a van failed to yield and hit him. He was taken to Utah Valley […]
(Undated) — More than 200-percent of Utah’s average precipitation fell in August. The latest report from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service shows valley locations around the state measure just under two inches of rain last month. That’s over 200-percent of the average for August. Rainfall in western Utah was […]
(Washington, DC) — Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney will not run for re-election. Romney told the “Washington Post” he will not seek a second term, adding it’s time for a new generation to “step up” and “shape the world they’re going to live in.” He added a second term would […]
(Heber City, UT) — A groundwater study at the proposed site of the LDS Church’s Heber Valley Temple has raised concerns. Located along East Center Street in Heber City, a recent survey of the currently empty lot found that it’s saturated with millions of gallons of groundwater. Experts say this […]
