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How voters can learn about the 57 judges on Utah's ballots this year
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (215+ words) Near the end of their ballot, Utah voters face a list asking the same question: Should certain judges keep their jobs? Judges are selected by Utah’s governor — but their names generally appear on the ballot every six years, when voters…...
New license plate aims to pay off Utah's student lunch debt
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (526+ words) SALT LAKE CITY — Utah drivers now have a new way to help students facing unpaid school meal balances. The Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation has launched a new specialty license plate that directs $30 from each annual registration renewal toward paying…...
Utah’s quality of life remains strong, but pressures continue to mount
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (333+ words) Key findings from the index include the following: Utah retains important quality-of-life strengths: Spiritual or religious activities and groups, natural surroundings, and parks and recreation spaces received the three highest ratings in 2026, followed by access to stores and community safety....
Utah’s coal country pushes back against data centers
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (991+ words) This story was originally published by Grist and is republished here through a partnership with Climate Desk. Cindy O’Neil understands the boom-and-bust cycles of industry. Her husband spent years working in Carbon County’s namesake coal mines. In this pocket of…...
Utah ultramarathon canceled after heavy rain leaves about 70 stranded
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (343+ words) About 70 runners and volunteers were stranded overnight on a remote Utah ultramarathon course as heavy rain and worsening weather from Tropical Rainstorm Rachel forced organizers to cancel the 240-mile race. Destination Trail Races, a sports company that organizes races such…...
'Quality of Life' continues its steady decline in Utah as pressures linger
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (324+ words) SALT LAKE CITY — While still somewhat strong, Utah's perceived quality of life continued its years-long decline in the latest index released Monday. Ongoing economic hardships in Utah, including the cost of living, affordable housing, and job opportunities, are all seen…...
Utah County Weather Alerts
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (34+ words) * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central... Utah County Weather Alerts 2 active weather alerts for Utah County....
Flooding impacts found across Utah and Salt Lake City
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (369+ words) As heavy rain set in, Utah saw flooding impact several areas across the state. A city councillor warns the illegal use of privately-owned e-scooters is being "normalised". The six hubs will be based in the council's former children's centres, the…...
Panda Fest visits Salt Lake City
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (486+ words) Panda Fest visits different cities around the country each year, and came to Salt Lake City this year. He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy. The Department of Homeland Security tapped…...
Utah Survey Uncovers Why Residents Oppose New Data Centers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (383+ words) LOGAN — A new Utah State University statewide survey examines Utah residents’ views on data centers. The results indicate that 75.8% of respondents oppose or strongly oppose building new or additional data centers in Utah. The survey offers insights about what drives…...