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NAACP Utah ‘extremely disappointed’ about racist taunting of U of U women’s basketball team
The Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP is speaking out after a racist incident involving the University of Utah Women’s Basketball team in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Thursday.2 months ago
Second Gentleman visits Utah touting federal money to help Salt Lake City’s aging water pipes
The second gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff, was in Utah today to help announce a program to replace aging pipes in Salt Lake City.2 months ago
Plagiarism, allegations of domestic abuse plague some candidates ahead of Republican conventions
This weekend will mark the start of convention season for political parties in Utah. Specifically, Washington and Kane counties have their Republican county conventions Saturday.2 months ago
Japantown advocates push for preservation of downtown street amid NHL stadium plans
A little-known but impactful section of Salt Lake City's downtown is soon to be at the center of a new vision for the city.2 months ago
Utah County Commission chair calls for resignation of Tom Sakievich over ability to work
One of Utah County's three commissioners has been battling a tumor causing him to miss a series of recent commission meetings and other county work.2 months ago
Water watchers ‘encouraged’ that this year’s extra runoff could help Great Salt Lake rise
Rain and snow could hit Utah overnight - adding to Utah's already-above-average snowpack.2 months ago
Salt Lake City prepares for Olympics Future Host Commission visit
As part of the final steps for Utah to secure the bid to host the 2034 games, a key group of Olympic officials will visit Salt Lake City next month.2 months ago
Massive new flag to be displayed and become official on Saturday
Utah State Flag Day is March 9, and for some, it will be extra special this year.2 months ago
Weber School District discontinues junior high football program
A decades-old football program in the Weber School District is going away starting next school year.2 months ago
Utah Republicans caucus for president, leading to discontent among some voters
Utah voters are gathering Tuesday with a dozen other states to cast their Super Tuesday votes for president, but some voters feel disenfranchised by Utah's processes.3 months ago
Utah Republicans ‘confident’ for caucus night Super Tuesday
Utahns are heading out Tuesday to cast their votes for who they want for President during Super Tuesday.3 months ago
Final day of Utah’s 2024 legislative session saw billions in funding and a move to ban pride flags
The final day of Utah’s 2024 Legislature saw over 100 bills passed, involving funding for downtown, social media restrictions for minors, and a $29.4 billion budget.3 months ago
Nikki Haley to Utah Republicans: Where do you want the party to go?
Nikki Haley was in Utah Wednesday campaigning to Utah Republicans ahead of Super Tuesday.3 months ago
Plan to finance MLB stadium gets House approval after major tax change
The plan to finance a Major League Baseball stadium on Salt Lake's west side got a big change as it hit the House floor Tuesday.3 months ago
Bill requiring armed security guards in Utah schools heads to full Senate vote
Utah schools could soon be required to have an armed guard in them if a big school safety bill passes the Utah Legislature.3 months ago
MLB stadium financing plan gets House committee OK amid hotel industry concerns
The plan to help finance a major league baseball stadium, and the area surrounding it on Salt Lake's west side, is moving forward at the Utah legislature.3 months ago
Bill to raise SLC tax for NHL stadium funding advances, SLC leaders supportive
Over the last two days the Utah legislature has unveiled two major plans to help finance major league sports stadiums. On Thursday a Senate committee advanced the plan to fund the National Hockey League stadium and a “sports and entertainment” district downtown, which includes a sales tax increase of up to .5% in Salt Lake City.3 months ago
Utah Legislature unveils plan to help finance new MLB stadium
Utah's taxpayer funds are intertwined in a new bill proposed to fund a stadium that will help bring a Major League Baseball team to Utah. State leaders think the investment will pay off.3 months ago
How to participate in Utah GOP caucus night
Tuesday, Mar. 5 is Utah's GOP caucus night for registered Republicans. Here's what you need to know.3 months ago
Utah Legislature approves candidate signature gathering change
A significant shift is coming for candidates who have to gather signatures to get on the ballot -- a state-approved app allowing them to verify a voter's eligibility in real-time.3 months ago
Utah State Board of Education votes to strip Natalie Cline of board powers, asks her to resign
After a nearly two-hour closed-door session, the Utah State Board of Education voted to strip Natalie Cline of virtually all of her powers.3 months ago
Utah House Majority met with Natalie Cline, USBE votes on punishment
Utah House of Representatives Majority leadership has met with Natalie Cline, as they mull a possible punishment for a controversial post that Cline made last week.3 months ago
Utah lawmakers running nearly 100 education-related bills
Utah's lawmakers are currently sifting through nearly 100 bills related to education.3 months ago
