Bill to ban public sector collective bargaining has one step left in the Utah Legislature

After passing through the state House, a bill that would prohibit collective bargaining for public sector labor unions was advanced through a Senate committee on Wednesday.

'Beyond our boundaries': Provo mayor focuses on lifting others in State of the City address

The Provo mayor emphasized the city's high quality of life and encouraged citizens to impact others "beyond our boundaries" in the annual State of the City address on Wednesday.

'Wake up call': Top Utah leaders respond to Trump's memo rescinding federal funding freeze

Top lawmakers in Utah appeared relieved after the White House rescinded a memo to freeze federal aid and grants Wednesday afternoon, calling the original freeze a "wake-up call" for the state.

Where is Salt Lake City's affordable housing? New dashboard provides insights

A new website strives to make Salt Lake City's affordable housing efforts more transparent. It offers a better look into funding sources and project locations.

Demonstrators gather again, worried about the rights of immigrants, marginalized groups

Demonstrators worried about the rights of immigrants and historically marginalized groups protested at the Utah Capitol, and more activity is in the works.

Emotional lawmaker describes Utah's fentanyl crisis as enforcement bill advances

A bill that would criminalize fentanyl trafficking unanimously passed out of a Utah House committee Wednesday after an emotional hearing.

A night to show off Salt Lake City: Free art appreciation event to close Sundance Film Festival

A new free event on the closing night of the Sundance Film Festival is meant to celebrate all types of art in Salt Lake City.

Utah House committee green lights 2 school safety bills

The Utah Legislature last year passed a sweeping bill focused on school security, and a successor bill unanimously advanced through a Utah House committee Wednesday.

Utah might remove background checks for homeschooling parents

Moms, dads and students gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday, January 2025 to debate amendments to homeschooling requirements .

Utah refugee advocates worry about an uptick in hostility after Trump's return to office

Advocates for Utah's refugee community worry about an uptick in hostility toward the group after President Donald Trump's return to office.

West Jordan man, 21, sent to prison for role in 2023 double killing

A West Jordan man was given 10 years in prison for his part in what appeared to be a drug deal gone wrong, with two men shooting each other simultaneously in 2023.

'Unanticipated discovery': NASA scientists detail findings from asteroid that landed in Utah

Samples from the asteroid Bennu, which landed in Utah's west desert in September 2023, could suggest rocks carrying an "ancient brine" could have "seeded" earth and other planetary bodies.

Man recently arrested in 2005 Magna killing may have known victim, charges say

A man recently arrested in connection with the 2005 killing of Jason Royter in Magna was charged Wednesday with murder.

Utah lawmakers want to raise the standards for freestanding emergency rooms around Utah

A bill that would set robust requirements for freestanding emergency rooms across the Wasatch Front advanced through the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday.

Ex-client sues Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt alleging business fraud, encouragement of abuse

A man filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, both currently in prison for abusing Franke's children, breached federal laws with their business practices.

Duchesne city treasurer charged with misusing public funds

The Duchesne city treasurer has been charged with misusing public funds.

Lyndsay Huntsman named new superintendent of Park City School District

The Park City School District on Wednesday announced that Lyndsay Huntsman has been chosen as the district's next superintendent following a four-month search.

Ogden family mourns loss of 14-year-old son who fell in ice pond

A family is heartbroken and in shock as they mourn the loss of their 14-year-old son who died after falling through the ice at a nearby pond.

The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here's how to watch the films

Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn't require a trip to Park City this week — just an internet connection.

Why Peter Sinks gets some of the coldest temperatures in the US

Peter Sinks is pulling some of the coldest temperatures in the country, dropping to 56 below zero just over a week ago.

This group opposes the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola

More than 50 business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs have joined the chorus of opposition against the proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Pre-Authorization confusion leaves Utah man with $80K in medical bills

A Utah man says that despite receiving assurances from both his medical insurance provider and the hospital he was authorized for an urgent procedure, it turned out that he wasn't.

Should school lunch be free for all Utah K-12 students — even if they can pay?

A state lawmaker says Utah's primary concern should not be which kids can pay for meals. It should be ensuring that each one is ready to learn because their bellies are full.