Articles by: Porter Huntsman
Utah Faces Mental Health Crisis Among Youth, Leading Cause of Death
(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 […]
Two Victims Identified After Falling from Cliff at Bryce Canyon National Park
(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 […]
Two Hikers Found Dead After Fall at Bryce Canyon
(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. […]
Utah Last For Gambling Addiction
(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 […]
Utah Pushes Forward with Nuclear Energy Plans
(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 […]
Drought Prompts State of Emergency in 17 Utah Counties
(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 […]
Utah Ranks Tenth for High Housing Costs as Share of Income
(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. […]
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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