Idaho’s utilities regulator approved Rocky Mountain Power’s 2026–28 wildfire plan, greenlighting vegetation work, monitoring upgrades and possible safety shutoffs in Idaho. The order also flags areas where the company must provide clearer cost and performance details.

Jay Jorgensen told senators he would not automatically recuse from cases involving the LDS Church, drawing scrutiny as Utah weighs confirmation of two new Supreme Court nominees.

Kevin Franke says his family's state victim advocate will end June 30; lawmakers say funding remains in the budget and DHHS is reviewing next steps. Franke wants the role restored.

Opponents of the Stratos data center sued after Box Elder County rejected referendum petitions, arguing the county attorney’s review was biased and seeking court relief.

More than two dozen people applied to fill Salt Lake City's District 4 vacancy. Interviews begin June 9 and the council must appoint a replacement by June 11.

Rep. Celeste Maloy and Phil Lyman traded sharp attacks in a Salt Lake debate that could reshape the GOP primary in Utah’s redrawn 3rd District. Both are now headed to a close June primary.

Utah voters who filed an "at‑risk" privacy form say their personal details landed in a Salesforce system and can’t easily be removed, raising security and retention questions. State rules and platform settings complicate deletion.

Utah Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant will step down at the end of August after 26 years on the bench, creating a vacancy on the state's highest court.

Weber State tapped Chris Mallett, a former carpenter and alumnus now at Northeastern's Roux Institute, as its new president. His background blends access work and industry partnerships.

An 11,000‑student statewide enrollment drop has left Utah districts weighing closures, staff cuts and price hikes for families. Officials say the choices will shape next school year.

A new full‑time judge has joined Salt Lake City’s immigration court, but TRAC data show about 49,000 pending cases and average waits near two years.

Commissioners approved federal reimbursement for deputies' immigration work at a packed meeting, renewing community objections about ICE cooperation and trust.

Orem’s tentative FY 2026-2027 budget includes a proposed property-tax increase to create a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and add two police officers.