The Goff Strategic Leadership Center at the University of Utah has evolved into the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute, with a $10 million donation to expand leadership education.

Utah State University's Blanding campus is launching ENGL 1050, a composition course aimed at improving student reading and writing skills, with enrollment starting in fall 2024.

The LDS Church criticizes Netflix's "American Primeval" for inaccuracies and negative portrayal of Brigham Young and historical events like the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

The Weber-Morgan Children's Justice Center is opening in May, offering increased capacity and enhanced facilities for children affected by crime, with support from various community partners and donors.

The Douglas County Youth Initiative is seeking nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Youth Awards to honor teens overcoming adversity and making an impact.

Ogden Valley residents can discuss a major zoning amendment in a rescheduled hearing on January 28, 2025, focusing on a Master Planned Development Overlay Zone for the Bridges Development.

Salt Lake City has revamped its waste collection schedule for improved efficiency, to start on February 3, with changes notified to residents directly.

Weber County has initiated the Nordic Village Community Reinvestment Area, leveraging tax increment financing for infrastructure development aimed at economic and environmental sustainability.

A study calls for significant cuts in Utah's alfalfa and hay production to save the Great Salt Lake, emphasizing a need for a 35% water usage reduction, particularly in agriculture.

New Year's births in Utah brought joy to families and Intermountain Riverton Hospital as baby Zyani Tala was born at 12:03 a.m. Her name reflects a divine gift and her mother's heritage.

Summit County announces eco-friendly Christmas tree disposal program, available from December 27, 2024, to January 13, 2025, at five designated locations. Only natural trees without decorations are accepted for recycling.

A community in West Valley City mourns the loss of Bu Meh and her children, who died in a murder-suicide, with hundreds attending their funeral at a local LDS meetinghouse.

Granite School District announces its open enrollment period, including a new Spanish Dual Language Immersion Magnet School for 2025-2026. Applications for all schools are processed on a first-come basis until February 7, 2025.