(Undated) — Caring.com, a resource for seniors, is out with its Senior Happiness Index. It shows where in the country seniors are happiest and is based on WalletHub’s state happiness roundup. It weighs factors including cost of living, average life expectancy, health rates in residents over 60 and the number […]
(La Sal, UT) — A uranium mine in southeastern Utah is ready to reopen. The Trump administration approved reopening the Velvet-Wood Mine near Lisbon Valley on Friday, the first to receive the green light under a new 14-day environmental review process. Officials noted the mine will produce both uranium and […]
(Heber, UT) — A driver was killed yesterday morning in a T-bone crash involving a semi-truck in Heber. The collision happened just before 8:15 a.m. on SR-40 near 500 North. Authorities say a Nissan Xterra was turning left onto eastbound SR-40 when it pulled in front of a westbound semi-truck. […]
(Moab, UT) — A new state park is welcoming visitors in southeastern Utah. UtahRaptor State Park officially opened last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Spencer Cox. The park, located northwest of Moab, is the 46th state park in Utah and filled with dinosaur fossils that mostly came […]
(St. George, UT) — Transitioning from military to civilian life can be difficult, but it appears Utah doesn’t make it easier. That’s according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which ranked the best and worst states for military retirees. It looked at several pieces of data, including the […]
(Logan, UT) — The Utah Board of Higher Education is starting the search for a new president at Utah State University. A nine-person committee made up of board members, trustees, faculty and students was announced yesterday. Former Utah State President Elizabeth Cantwell stepped down in February to take a new […]
(Washington, D.C.) — A proposal to sell thousands of acres of federal land in southern Utah was removed from a major House bill passed by Republicans. The plan was introduced by Utah Representative Celeste Maloy, and would have allowed land near Zion National Park and other protected areas to be […]
(Springdale, UT) — Anyone planning a trip to a Utah national park this weekend is being told to pack patience along with their gear. Big crowds are expected at parks around the state, and visitors should prepare for heavy traffic, limited parking and a lot of traffic on popular trails. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Authorities are urging caution ahead of one of the deadliest traffic periods of the year. The Utah Highway Patrol and the state Department of Transportation reminded drivers about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer yesterday. Officials say the majority of highway deaths in the state […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Farmers and ranchers in 17 Utah counties are being invited to apply for drought relief loans. Governor Cox issued an emergency declaration for much of southern Utah last month due to severe and extreme drought conditions. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Tuesday […]
