Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new type of lightweight flat lens for telescopes, promising improved astrophotography without bulky equipment.

Salt Lake City starts clear and cold at 28°F with a high of 56°F expected. The weekend forecast includes increasing clouds and a chance of rain Sunday night, with rain likely and possible snow on Monday.

Weber County seeks applicants for a trustee position on the Nordic Village Public Infrastructure District Board. Interested landowners must apply by March 13, 2025.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed 11 bills into law, addressing issues from sexual extortion and state water policy to honoring WWII veterans and strengthening workplace safety.

The Utah judiciary is contesting a bill that would allow the state legislature more control over judicial elections, a move opposed by Chief Justice Matthew Durrant and others for eroding judicial independence.

A Pleasant Grove Junior High teacher was arrested, accused of sexually abusing a student, with allegations involving an unlawful sexual relationship with an eighth-grader.

USU's CAI collaborates with Strider Technologies, launching a fellows program funded by a $300,000 scholarship to enhance intelligence and security education.

Brian Redd leaves the Utah Department of Corrections to head the Salt Lake City Police Department; Jared Garcia is named as his successor by Governor Cox.

Generative AI is aiding Utah teachers by creating educational resources efficiently, as reported by the UEN, using tools like MagicSchool and Skill Struck alongside an OER database.

SUU's PISA will host its Annual Polynesian Showcase celebrating Pacific Island traditions from Feb 27-Mar 1, featuring dance and music, titled "Gatekeepers of Oceania: Island Love."

The Red Barn Academy in Farmington is closing after 11 years of aiding men with addiction recovery. The property will be sold for a new development project. Transition plans are in place for current students.

A 20-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder in Washington was arrested in Utah; involved in a fight resulting in a stabbing death. He awaits extradition.

Over 900 Utah lawyers and judges rallied against bills threatening judicial independence, arguing these would politicize the judiciary and undermine checks and balances.