A new Utah Foundation report urges earlier reentry planning, individualized case plans and metric changes to lower repeat prisonings while spotlighting high per‑inmate costs.

West Jordan’s City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. to consider Pioneer Day fireworks restrictions as officials weigh wildfire risk and recent state guidance.

State Sen. Todd Weiler will lead the conservative Sutherland Institute while keeping his Senate seat, a move that critics say raises conflict questions. The hire is set to begin in early August.

On July 13, 2026 President Trump signed proclamations shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante in Utah, removing protections from nearly 3 million acres and prompting vows of legal challenges.

A Utah State University brief shows mixed gains for women in K-12 leadership but persistent shortfalls in top jobs. Experts point to HB261 and 2026 budget cuts as potential barriers.

A proposed Brigham City nuclear 'ecosystem' has Utah leaders and industry pitching SMRs for AI data‑center demand while downwinders and environmental groups demand answers on waste, water and safety.

Sandy's City Council overrode the mayor and pulled roughly $95K of CWC funding, redirecting the money into local water projects as debate over canyon policy heats up.

A viral video shows ICE agents entering a Rose Park home and handcuffing a man, prompting legal questions about warrantless in‑home arrests.

A new regional framework would group Utah's public colleges and technical schools into five hubs to boost cooperation, reduce credit loss and better match programs to regional jobs.

The Utah state auditor found Centerville councilmember Cheylynn Hayman’s small pride flag does not violate the state’s flag ban after a complaint-led review.

West Haven approved a 6% municipal energy tax to raise roughly $1.2M a year while keeping the city property-tax free.

State auditors flagged a range of Utah Fits All reimbursements — from private-school tuition to ski passes and bicycles — and urged stronger oversight.

The 10th Circuit revived viewpoint‑discrimination claims after the Utah Legislature denied veteran reporter Bryan Schott a press credential, remanding the case to federal court.