A state watchdog's review found Utah districts logged large charges for catering, hotels, pizza and luxury blankets. Officials say many outlays were for conferences or reimbursed.

Mayor Ben Nadolski unveiled a $328.5M FY2027 proposal that keeps property taxes flat while funding public safety and a $38.6M capital-improvement program.

A 12‑person shortlist for Utah’s two new Supreme Court seats contains no women, reigniting criticism of the Legislature’s court expansion and raising stakes for pending cases.

A Park City native and University of Utah senior was detained by ICE on his way to work two days before commencement; family and lawyers are pushing for a quick review.

New applicants to Utah’s Fits All scholarship must apply by May 1; awards will be announced June 16. The program offers tiered grants up to $8,000 per child.

A state working group led by Utah’s HOA Ombudsman will tour the state to gather homeowner complaints about fees, reserves and transparency and could propose 2027 reforms.

A statewide National Guard exercise on April 30 will stage military and local responders across Camp Williams, Dugway and several Valley communities to rehearse contested‑homeland and cyber scenarios.

Salt Lake City Council says multiple people have come forward alleging Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez engaged in conduct that may constitute sexual harassment. The council says it is reviewing the claims and shared survivor resources.

Utah’s Community Impact Board unanimously denied Moab’s $3M request for a Spanish Valley water tank on April 2, tying the decision to the city’s stance on oil and gas. The vote leaves a financing gap for a project already in state water planning.

State Rep. Karianne Lisonbee has filed to challenge Rep. Blake Moore in Utah’s redrawn 2nd District, turning a map fight into a high‑stakes GOP primary.

A Salt Lake Tribune review shows companies courting Utah’s bid for a federal nuclear campus gave tens of thousands to Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials.

State Sen. Kathleen Riebe withdrew from the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st District and endorsed Ben McAdams, citing fundraising shortfalls.

Advocates say Utah’s 2026 legislative session left renters and Medicaid recipients with little immediate relief, criticizing a narrow $10M homebuyer boost and missed consumer protections.