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Utah Judge Allows “Utah Fits All” Scholarship to Continue

Utah Judge Allows “Utah Fits All” Scholarship to Continue

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Despite ruling the “Utah Fits All” Scholarship unconstitutional, a judge has decided not to halt the program while the case likely moves to the Utah Supreme Court. Judge Laura Scott announced the program will continue as normal until a ruling from the high court. Lawyers […]

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Utah Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis

Utah Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials and religious leaders are honoring the late Pope Francis. Governor Spencer Cox ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff until sunset after the Pope’s burial. Senator John Curtis praised the Pope’s humility and global impact, while the LDS Church’s First Presidency expressed […]

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Utah Families React to Judge’s Ruling Against School Voucher Program

Utah Families React to Judge’s Ruling Against School Voucher Program

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge has ruled the Utah Fits All scholarship program unconstitutional, sparking debate across the state. The program would give 10-thousand students access to 8-thousand-dollars each for private or home-based education. Advocates say it would provide much-needed flexibility. Opponents argue it diverts public funds from […]

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Governor Signs Wildfire Executive Order

Governor Signs Wildfire Executive Order

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox wants Utah to be ready for wildfires this season. He signed an executive order yesterday establishing the Working Group on Wildfire Management. It will be made up of the heads of several state agencies, including the Division of Forestry and the Department […]

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Utah Election Security Audit Flags Password Issues and Weaknesses

Utah Election Security Audit Flags Password Issues and Weaknesses

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A recent Utah election audit found strong cybersecurity but flagged issues like unsecured written passwords and weak password practices. While election systems aren’t internet-connected, officials vowed to address these vulnerabilities with better staff training and security measures. Auditors confirmed Utah’s multiple layers of security reduce […]

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Tax Filing Deadline Is Today

Tax Filing Deadline Is Today

(St. George, UT) — Today is the deadline for Utahns to file their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers need to file their federal income tax return or request an extension. Officials noted there is a free option to file electronically with the IRS if their adjusted gross income […]

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Utah 2nd Best For Remote Working

Utah 2nd Best For Remote Working

(St. George, UT) — Utah is considered to be one of the best states for people who work from home. That’s according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which looked at a dozen factors to rank all 50 states for working remotely. It used data such as the […]

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Former Thunderbird Giving SUU Commencement Address

Former Thunderbird Giving SUU Commencement Address

(Cedar City, UT) — A former Thunderbird football player is going to give Southern Utah University’s commencement address. The school announced Miles Killebrew will speak to graduating students on April 24th in the America First Event Center. Killebrew graduated from SUU in 2016 and was drafted by the NFL’s Detroit […]

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FILE - The University of Utah campus is viewed from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 23, 2018. A former University of Utah diver Ben Smyth has been arrested and charged with raping a young woman last fall in a dorm room. In charging documents, detectives say Smyth acknowledged the woman was in pain during the encounter and later fled to Canada upon learning that he was being investigated for rape. The Salt Lake County District Attorney said on Friday, May 12, 2023, that Smyth had returned to the United States. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Dozens of International Students’ Visas Revoked in Utah

(Undated) — Dozens of international students at Utah universities had their visas revoked or records deleted in the past week under the Trump administration. The University of Utah reported 20 affected students, citing reasons such as failure to maintain nonimmigrant status or criminal record checks. Some students’ status changes are […]

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Congresswoman Mia Love Laid To Rest

Congresswoman Mia Love Laid To Rest

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Funeral services were held yesterday for former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love. The 49-year-old died last month after a battle with brain cancer. She was remembered after her body lay in state Sunday at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda. Flags will remain at half-staff through sundown. […]

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