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Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson Dies At 84

Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson Dies At 84

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson died yesterday at age 84. His family members say he died from Parkinson’s disease and heart failure. Utah officials responded to the former mayor’s passing, including Governor Spencer Cox, who said that Wilson devoted most of his life […]

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First Lady Has Spinal Surgery

First Lady Has Spinal Surgery

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah First Lady Abby Cox is facing weeks of recovery this spring after she had spinal surgery yesterday. The governor’s office released a statement saying the First Lady had surgery to remove degenerative discs in her neck which had caused weeks of debilitating pain. The […]

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Shown are lockers at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, Pa., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Gov. Cox Signs Law Requiring Silent Alarms At Schools

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed House Bill 84 into law, which makes silent alarms a requirement in schools across the state. The alarms can be triggered in the event of a mass shooting, which alerts police and first responders as quickly as possible. The […]

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Zion Park Forever Project Begins Southern Utah Projects

Zion Park Forever Project Begins Southern Utah Projects

(St. George, UT) — Four projects looking to help protect and improve public lands in Southern Utah are underway. The Zion National Park Forever Project group has taken on four projects this year. The projects are restoring the Pine Valley Ranger Station and the Brian Head Peak Overlook, the new […]

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Elder Rasband to Rededicate the Manti Temple

Elder Rasband to Rededicate the Manti Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced who will be the one to rededicate the Manti Utah Temple. In a press release on Apr. 9, it was announced that Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be the one to rededicate the […]

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Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates To Debate In Salt Lake City

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates To Debate In Salt Lake City

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Three candidates vying for the Presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party will meet for a debate next week in Salt Lake City. Former police officer Mike ter Maat, tech entrepreneur Lars Mapstead and ear, nose and throat doctor Charles Ballay will take the stage at […]

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LDS Church Announces 15 New Temples As General Conference Concludes

LDS Church Announces 15 New Temples As General Conference Concludes

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning to build 15 new temples in cities around the world. The Church concluded its spring General Conference Apr. 4 by announcing the locations of the new temples. The temples will be built in the following […]

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Zion National Park Happy With Program To Reduce Congestion At Angels Landing

Zion National Park Happy With Program To Reduce Congestion At Angels Landing

(Zion National Park, UT) — Officials at Zion National Park are very happy with efforts to reduce congestion and overcrowding on the trail that leads to Angels Landing. The superintendent of the park says the pilot program that began two years ago has helped hikers have better experiences while traveling […]

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Nelson Addresses Age In Social Media Post

Nelson Addresses Age In Social Media Post

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is addressing his age ahead of this weekend’s General Conference. President Russell M. Nelson expressed his appreciation for still being able to take part in the conference in a social media post yesterday. He […]

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Madelene Lee poses for a photo outside of her home in West Jordan, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. She and her husband supplement their income by renting out their basement to a couple and by hosting foreign exchange students. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)

Salary Needed To Become New Homeowner Rises In Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A recent study says a six-figure income is necessary for those wanting to become homebuyers in Utah. Five years ago, one could acquire the home of their dreams with an annual salary of 80-thousand dollars. The study by Bankrate.com identifies that in Utah in 2024, […]

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