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Utah Redistricting Lawsuit Moves Forward

Utah Redistricting Lawsuit Moves Forward

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A lawsuit challenging Utah’s congressional boundaries continues, with the case judge asking for additional arguments by April 8th. The plaintiffs, including the League of Women Voters, argue the legislature violated Prop 4, which established an independent redistricting commission. The case, which began in 2018, could […]

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Utah Among Least Stressed States

Utah Among Least Stressed States

(St. George, UT) — Utah is among the least stressed states in the country. A recent study by finance website WalletHub looked at several indicators to rank each state on how relaxed its residents are. That includes the number of hours worked per week, sleep, and personal bankruptcy rates. The […]

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New Study Finds Parents Do Have A Favorite Child

New Study Finds Parents Do Have A Favorite Child

(Provo, UT) — They may tell you otherwise, but a new study found that parents do indeed have a favorite child. A new study from Brigham Young University looked at the reasons why parents show favoritism which has been dubbed parental differential treatment. The researchers dug through a large set […]

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Statewide Amber Alert Test On Thursday

Statewide Amber Alert Test On Thursday

(St. George, UT) — Southern Utah and the rest of the state will be undergoing a test of the Amber Alert system this week. The Department of Public Safety said the statewide test will take place on Thursday to make sure Utah’s system upgrades are working and are in line […]

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Some Popular National Parks Require Reservations This Summer

Some Popular National Parks Require Reservations This Summer

(Undated) — America’s national parks’ busiest season is almost here and some will require a reservation. The list of parks requiring reservations this summer includes Arches National Park in Utah. Arches will also require a timed-entry permit during different times of the year, including from April 1st to July 6th. […]

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Utah Bans Fluoride In Public Water System

Utah Bans Fluoride In Public Water System

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public water. The mineral is known to help prevent tooth decay. Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill last week and it goes into effect May 7th. While his signature was the final step necessary in the […]

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Utah Braces for Active Weather as Three Storms Approach

Utah Braces for Active Weather as Three Storms Approach

(Undated) — Utah is set to experience an active weather pattern over the next week as three storms move through the region. The first storm will bring cooler temperatures and scattered showers today, with snow expected in the mountains on Saturday. Storm number two, arriving late Monday, will bring rain […]

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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love walks to greets supporters during an election night party, in Lehi, Utah. Love has cut into Democratic challenger Ben McAdams' lead as vote-counting continues in the race that remains too close to call a week after Election Day. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Services Set For Congresswoman Mia Love

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Services have been set for former U.S. Congresswoman Mia Love. Her family announced Sunday that she passed away after battling brain cancer. Love, who was the first Black Republican woman in Congress and Utah’s first Black lawmaker, will lie in state on April 6th. Memorial […]

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Utah’s Vape Ban Takes Effect, Threatening Local Businesses

Utah’s Vape Ban Takes Effect, Threatening Local Businesses

(Salt Lake City, UT) — As of yesterday, nearly all vape products are now illegal in Utah following a law passed last year. The law bans flavored vapes, those with more than 4-percent nicotine, and any products not approved by the FDA. This affects popular brands like Juul and Vuse. […]

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Trump Appoints New EPA Administrator For Utah’s Region

Trump Appoints New EPA Administrator For Utah’s Region

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah has a new EPA administrator as President Trump appoints Cyrus Western to lead EPA Region 8. The region covers Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and 28 Indigenous tribes. Western previously served as Majority Whip in the Wyoming State House, where he […]

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