USU UWLP releases research on the Utah women and fertility trends and changes

Utah State University Extension press release UTAH — The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) at Utah State University recently published a research brief, “Utah Women and Fertility: Trends and Changes from 1970–2023.” This research examines how...

Alex Jensen committed to rebuilding Utah basketball’s legacy. He’s got the resume to do it

Alex Jensen has a picturesque view from his office in the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman Basketball Facility on the University of Utah campus. Beyond the all-glass facade at the west end of the office, the Salt Lake Valley can be seen from an elevated...

OPINION: The conflict entrepreneurs behind our country’s broken politics

I have long become accustomed to what I call the “BTMF” reflex whenever a great, newsmaking calamity or outrage happens. That’s short for “Blame the media first.” As a long-tenured journalist, I try not to take it personally. Yet sometimes the...

Man critically injured after being hit by car in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car Friday morning in Salt Lake City. He was in a crosswalk near 1950 W. 500 South when he was hit, said Salt Lake police detective Greg Lovell. A man was in critical condition...

This Utah mom helps her kids raise money for Halloween costumes AND teaches them about finances

SALT LAKE CITY — Halloween costumes are getting more expensive every year, so one Utah mom found a creative way to help her children buy their own! Kate Mulford, a mother of four, started a family tradition called the “Mulford Café,” a one-day...

Religion and happiness: What research says about the correlation

SALT LAKE CITY — There have been a lot of religious headlines in the news lately, and a headline never quite tells the whole story. New research suggests that faith continues to play a powerful role in shaping emotional well-being and social...

Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake’s fragile future

Geoff Bennett: As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, the arts community there has mobilized to lay bare the major ecological, economic and health stakes if the decline continues. Some have called this an environmental nuclear bomb of...

Utah's Maloy Discusses Shutdown, Charlie Kirk Memorial

Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy says the current government shutdown is “hugely disruptive,” but she does not believe it will last long. Speaking over two days on the Big Picture Morning Show on KSUB Radio, Maloy described the shutdown as unusual...

Zion, other Utah national parks, hanging on... for now... during shutdown

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — We managed to find a quiet spot among the majestic beauty of Zion National Park on Friday, but that doesn't mean it was quiet, even with the government shutdown. "Actually, it's been pretty nice," said Cedar City...

Democrats ask Utahns with blue values registered as Republicans to ‘come home’

The accounts of people who align with Democratic party values but register as Republicans are frequent in deep red Utah, where many elections are decided in Republican primaries. Now, Utah Democratic Party chair Brian King is calling them to drop...

There’s partisan squabbling ahead of Utah lawmakers’ expected redistricting vote

Everyone needs a hobby. In the same way some use their spare time for art or to build furniture, 26-year-old Stuart Hepworth draws congressional district maps. Armed with demographic statistics, he submitted 10 to the Legislative Redistricting...

AI in Political Advertising: State Laws and Compliance Risks

States are adopting their own laws on AI in political ads, creating new obligations for campaigns, committees, vendors and platforms that operate across jurisdictions. Most focus on two areas: requiring disclaimers or disclosures when synthetic...

Utah lawmaker moves to rename street honoring Harvey Milk, pay tribute to Charlie Kirk

A Republican lawmaker in Utah wants to rename a street memorializing a slain LGBTQ+ legend to honor a more recently assassinated right-wing figure. Utah Rep. Trevor Lee told a local Nexstar station that he intends to file a bill that would rename...

Utah fraud losses hit $114 million as phone scams surge

SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns are losing millions to phone scams every year, and members of the Utah Fraud Prevention Coalition say it's only getting worse. Sharlene Wells, a chair with the Coalition, says losses have gone up in recent years. "Since...

All 50 States Will See Devastating Economic Hit in Democrat Shutdown

As Democrats hold the government hostage over their push to fund free healthcare for illegal aliens, the Council of Economic Advisers warns the U.S. could lose $15 billion in GDP each week the government is shut down — a crisis that will ripple...

Judge dismisses lawsuit from independent journalist against Utah Legislature

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Salt Lake City-Lima route to boost inbound tourism and strengthen Peru as regional hub

The Cabinet member emphasized that this unprecedented connection marks a milestone, becoming the only non-stop link between the two destinations, which will help boost inbound tourism and attract more international visitors to Peru. "Salt Lake...

Spirit seeks to cut nearly half of its 214 planes from pre-bankruptcy fleet

Spirit Airlines, as part of its campaign to shrink to profitability, has asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to terminate the leases of 87 Airbus jetliners, a move that would cut the South Florida-based carrier’s fleet by about 40%. The...

Parks & Economy

As the government shutdown continues, visitors to national parks are finding some remain accessible but with limited services. This could lead to some visitors changing their plans which may have a significant impact on local communities that...

Redistricting and plans for Great Salt Lake top Utah's special session agenda

SALT LAKE CITY — A vote on a congressional map, a controversial bill on redistricting and a new plan to try to help the Great Salt Lake will be part of Monday's special session of the Utah State Legislature. Governor Spencer Cox issued a call on...