Undergraduate Brendon Guinn from Utah State University studies Type IV CRISPR systems in bacteria and how they defend against viral infections, differing from the well-known CRISPR-Cas9.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall confirms she decided Police Chief Mike Brown should resign, ahead of 2034 Winter Games discussions, citing the need for stronger intergovernmental relationships. Brown to retire by February 2025.

The University of Utah is enhancing campus safety with its Threat Assessment & Management Partnership (TAMP), focusing on early detection and intervention of potential violence.

Manish Parashar has been appointed as the first Chief AI Officer at the University of Utah, overseeing AI strategy and research, with backing from the Responsible AI Initiative.

University of Utah's Senate Personnel and Elections Committee seeks faculty nominations for various university committees, emphasizing shared governance and academic freedom. Nominations are open until March 14, 2025.

Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown will retire at the end of February 2025 after a career that saw crime rates reach a 16-year low under his leadership.

The governor and lieutenant governor of Utah have released their schedules for February 10-14, 2025, which include various meetings, speeches, and events.

The SLCPD is committed to safety during protests, managing a recent march while investigating an incident between a demonstrator and a motorist. They emphasize public order and engagement with organizers of unpermitted demonstrations.

USU President Noelle Cantwell has resigned to become president at Washington State University, leaving behind a legacy of growth and innovative changes at USU, as acknowledged by the Board of Trustees.

Rachel Walton, USU professor and cold case expert, dies at 77, leaving a significant legacy in criminal justice.

The Powder Mountain Water and Sewer District in Weber County, Utah, is seeking a new board member with specific qualifications including being a local voter, landowner, or county commissioner. Applications are due by February 20, 2025.

The article discusses a study by the Utah Women & Leadership Project highlighting the underrepresentation of women in Utah politics, despite the state's high quality of life.

University of Utah offers free tax help to students earning $70,000 or less through the IRS VITA program, aiming to exceed 400 filings from last year.