(St. George, UT) — Utahns don’t need to check the mailbox today. The U.S. Postal Service said it would not be delivering mail today as part of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. All other federal offices will be closed, too, as a funeral is held […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utahns are more optimistic about the future of the economy than most Americans. That’s according to a new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. It found that consumer sentiment among Utah residents reached its highest levels in over […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Motorcycle-related fatalities on Utah roads have reached a new high. The Utah Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety released preliminary data for 2024. According to UDOT, 53 motorcyclists died. That’s a 15-year high. Most were single-vehicle crashes involving single riders, often attributed to […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah is going after the federal government over housing efficiency standards. The Beehive State filed a lawsuit earlier this month against the Biden administration for what they called “radical, green mandates,” claiming it will make affordable housing more expensive. The suit calls the standards, which can […]
(Logan, UT) — The former deputy athletics director at Utah State University is filing a lawsuit against the school. Jerry Bovee claims he was mistreated by athletic director Diana Sabau. He also alleges he was fired last year because he reported policy violations. Meanwhile, officials claim his July firing was […]
(Springdale, UT) — Utahns have six days to visit the state’s national parks at no charge. The National Park Service said there are six “fee-free” days in 2025, which allows people to visit any of the country’s national parks, monuments, and historic sites without handing over any money. The first […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A ban on flavored vape products will not go into effect this week across Utah. Senate Bill 61, called Electronic Cigarette Amendments, was signed by the governor in March. The legislation would outlaw the sale of flavored vape products and would outlaw the sale of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Several updates to improve efficiency and modernize the process of license plate distribution in Utah are now in effect. The changes include centralized distribution from a single location, with plates mailed directly to customers’ homes or businesses. Additionally, only a rear license plate will be […]
(St. George, UT) — An effort to protect young Utahns online is now in place to begin 2025. The Children’s Device Protection Act went into effect yesterday, which requires the makers of smartphones and tablets to have a filter for keeping kids away from “obscene material.” If a child is […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A proposed bill in Utah would require homebuyers to sign an affidavit stating they plan to live in the home for at least a year, helping them compete against investors. Sponsored by Representative Gay Lynn Bennion, the bill aims to address the rising challenges of […]
