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Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m.
After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:00 p.m.
Utah has changed how some heavy vehicles are taxed at registration, raising the cutoff from 12,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds. The change could save some owners hundreds of dollars.
Policy expert, report question effect of diversity, equity and inclusion law on women in leadership
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 13 - 7:30 p.m.
A new Utah Women and Leadership Project report questions whether Utah's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative law that passed in 2024 has affected women leaders in Utah's K-12 education system.
Why will Utahns be showing up to work Oct. 2 in jammies — and with a favorite book?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 7:09 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and his wife, first lady Abby Cox, are staging a Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon for all ages.
Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m.
Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.
Utah's specialty license plates receive a colorful new glow-up
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 6 - 8:09 a.m.
Utah has ditched its standard white background specialty license plate design for more black plates, along with various other colors and even picturesque scenes.
Where you can and can't light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 2 - 10:35 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."
New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:48 p.m.
The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.
Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m.
For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.
Mike Allred aims for 'needed' changes in Box Elder sheriff race
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 24 - 4:00 p.m.
Watching early election results come in with family Tuesday night, Mike Allred said he's hopeful for positive changes within the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Trump targets Utah mail-in voting — state officials say he has it backward
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 10:46 a.m.
President Donald Trump accused Utah of moving toward a universal vote-by-mail election system in a post on Thursday, leading state officials to respond to his comments.
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old. Is highly contagious disease still spreading?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 6:16 a.m.
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old, and while spread has slowed, state public health officials aren't dropping their guard.
This Utah city was ranked atop nation's largest cities — why one city leader says that is
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 8:28 a.m.
WalletHub's latest evaluation of 2026's best- and worst-run cities in America has Provo locked in at No. 1, and Deputy Mayor Kyle Friant said it's a testament to its people.
Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted June 18 - 9:30 p.m.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that something should be done to stop mail-in voting in Utah ahead of the state's primaries next week.
San Juan County assessor resigns after allegations of being 'unfit' for office
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:15 p.m.
The San Juan County assessor has resigned partway through his second term, following a recommendation that he be removed from office.
Utah regulators place strict restrictions on Provo Canyon School license
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:00 p.m.
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has placed immediate conditions on the license of the Provo campus of the Provo Canyon School after the state found "severe safety failures."
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:16 a.m.
The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.
Utah and federal government join forces to manage public lands
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 5:00 p.m.
Utah and the federal government have signed a long-term agreement to jointly manage the San Rafael Swell, ending more than a century of sole federal oversight.
A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday's Convening of the American Council on Education Commission on Faith-Based College and Universities focused on creating environments that foster togetherness.
Big names poised to join Utah Housing Corporation board of trustees
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 14 - 8:02 a.m.
The head of the parent company of Zions Bank and a former Utah Senate president are among the nominees set to join the Utah Housing Corporation's board of trustees.
Inside the $100K 'hardcore conservative' campaign to oust Utah's Senate president
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 13 - 7:06 a.m.
A powerful incumbent politician in the state is under fire from both conservative and liberal groups in an election year where discontent has emerged among some Republican voters.
San Juan County assessor called 'unfit' amid call for removal from office
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 12 - 10:16 a.m.
The Utah State Tax Commission on Thursday claimed in a letter that San Juan County Assessor Rick Meyer "failed to follow the law and is unfit to perform his duties."
Backlash erupts in Utah County after 23-year-old conservative influencer becomes deputy clerk
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 11 - 5:00 p.m.
The Utah County clerk is facing backlash for filling the role of chief deputy clerk with a 23-year-old conservative influencer.
