(Undated) — Rapid melts across the western U.S. are causing snowpack to disappear up to four weeks early in some areas, including Utah. Federal meteorologists are now warning of the potential havoc this could bring on the region’s water supply. According to an update from the National Integrated Drought Information […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Mental health issues, including anxiety, ADHD, and rising suicide rates, are now the leading cause of death for young people in Utah. A recent legislative audit highlights significant barriers to mental health care access, with many insurance providers listing “ghost providers.” Initiatives like SafeUT, a […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — Two people who died after falling from a cliff at Bryce Canyon National Park have been identified. Officials say 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane were discovered Tuesday after reportedly climbing over a railing at Inspiration Point and falling about 380 feet. Authorities believe the […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — The bodies of two hikers have been recovered after a nearly 400-foot fall from a cliff at Bryce Canyon. Officials say the man and woman fell about 380 feet from Inspiration Point on Monday night or early yesterday. The victims had reportedly crossed over safety railings. […]
(St. George, UT) — It appears Utahns are good at staying away from gambling. A recent study by finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states to see where gambling is the most prevalent. It looked at topics such as lottery sales per capita, illegal gambling operations, and adults with gambling […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is advancing its nuclear energy strategy under Operation Gigawatt to double energy output by 2035. Governor Spencer Cox signed a memorandum of understanding with Idaho National Laboratory to create the Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute, boosting nuclear research and technology development to meet growing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A referendum to challenge the public sector collective bargaining ban, HB-267, will appear on the 2026 ballot after enough signatures were verified by the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office. The Protect Utah Workers coalition, which gathered over 300-thousand signatures, celebrated the milestone in a statement […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has declared a State of Emergency in 17 Utah counties due to worsening drought conditions. The move follows a recommendation from the state’s Drought Response Committee, as 42-percent of the state remains under severe drought. A dry winter and low snowpack, particularly […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A WalletHub study reveals that Utah ranks tenth in the nation for the highest housing costs as a percentage of median monthly household income. On average, Utah homeowners spend over 30-percent of their income on mortgage and utility payments, totaling just over 24-hundred-dollars a month. […]
