(Undated) — The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories and a Wind Advisory for parts of Utah, lasting through tomorrow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Southern Mountains, including Brian Head and Alton, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow expected […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah teachers will be seeing a salary hike. Governor Spencer Cox and state leaders announced Friday that K-12 public school teachers will receive “direct salary increases” of just over 14-hundred dollars. They’re also slated to get a one-thousand dollar bonus. Cox says he is committed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A transportation bill is progressing after adjustments were made to address concerns from Salt Lake City and others. Originally, the bill included a one-year pause on road safety projects, but after pushback, that provision was removed. The revised bill still calls for a study on […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – A new bill could allow Salt Lake City’s west side to host two professional stadiums instead of just one for a potential Major League Baseball team. Introduced by Senator Scott Sandall, SB-336 reduces the minimum stadium capacity from 30-thousand to 18-thousand and removes restrictions limiting […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah bill aimed at deporting criminal immigrants stalled in the state Senate due to concerns it could affect legal immigrants. HB-226 proposed increasing sentences for certain violent misdemeanors to 365 days, aligning with federal deportation policies. Critics worry this could impact legal residents. The […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill in Utah aims to regulate generative AI in police reports. Senate Bill 180 requires law enforcement agencies to have policies on AI use and provide disclaimers if AI is used in creating reports. Additionally, such documents must be reviewed for accuracy. The […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill passed by the Utah House yesterday proposes key changes to the state’s election system. Starting in 2028, voters would need to opt-in to receive mail-in ballots. The bill also requires voters to provide the last four digits of their ID or license number, […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah is among the best states when it comes to property taxes. Finance website WalletHub ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on property tax loads for its residents. The study took into account each state’s median home value, and how much taxes […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill in Utah would allow physicians to refuse non-life-threatening medical services based on their personal medical, moral, religious, or ethical beliefs. Senator Evan Vickers, of Cedar City, sponsors SB-320, which provides quote “conscientious objection” protection for doctors, addressing issues such as abortion, transgender […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — A rockslide in Zion National Park yesterday forced the closure of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in the park’s eastern area. The slide occurred near Big Bend, but no injuries have been reported. Park officials are assessing the damage, with the road closure allowing access only […]
