(Orem, UT) — There’s growing backlash against this year’s commencement speaker at Utah Valley University. KUTV reports author, educator and podcaster Sharon McMahon has been selected to not only give a speech to graduates, but to receive an honorary degree. However, many in the university community are upset over comments […]
(Millard County, UT) — Mormon crickets are showing up early in Utah. Scientists with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food have already spotted young crickets weeks ahead of schedule in some parts of the state, including Box Elder and Millard counties. They’re asking farmers to keep an eye out […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The steering committee for the Utah 2034 Winter Olympics is reflecting on the games that just wrapped in Italy as they plan the next eight years. They say working with locals to figure out where events should take place is one key takeaway. The committee […]
(Beaver, UT) — Utah gas prices are climbing, with the statewide average price now up to four-dollars and 24-cents. Triple-A says Beaver County still has the highest average price at four-dollars and 47-cents. The lowest price for a gallon of self-serve regular gas can be found in Duchesne County where […]
(Big Water, UT) — Lake Powell is already low, but it’s possible this could be the reservoir’s worst water year ever. That’s according to a new report released yesterday by the National Weather Service’s Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. It says the dry, warm weather in March was a major […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is ranked the top state in the country for remote work, according to a new report. A study by WalletHub cites Utah’s low electricity costs, affordable internet, and high access to broadband as key factors. Analysts also point to the state’s larger-than-average homes, with […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — President Trump is reportedly asking for one-billion-dollars to restore the Great Salt Lake. Governor Spencer Cox announced the news Friday on social media. He says the federal money would be used to “accelerate water flows, restore ecosystems, tackle invasive species, and address toxic dust.” Cox […]
(Beaver, UT) — Utah’s average gas price is easing up a tiny bit, but that’s not much consultation to drivers. Triple-A says the statewide average is now four-dollars and 16-cents. That’s a half-cent decrease. The most expensive average price is in Beaver County where it’s four-47. The cheapest gas can […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A man is now facing a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly flashed a crowd outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Conference Center. It happened just before Saturday morning’s General Conference session. Mitchell Dean Anderson is now charged with suspicion of lewdness involving […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Health officials say people at the University of Utah may have been exposed to measles. The exposure is linked to a STEM conference at the Crocker Science Center between March 24th and March 28th. Officials say symptoms typically appear about two weeks after exposure and […]
