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.

The University of Utah's Financial Services offices have been transformed to enhance teamwork, winning a design award and reducing the department's space by half.

A routine traffic stop by the Utah County Sheriff's Drug Interdiction Team led to the arrest of an individual and the seizure of over 15,000 fentanyl pills.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit by James Huntsman against the LDS Church, finding no misuse of his tithing for commercial projects.

Members of unions rallied at the Utah Capitol against a labor bill, leading to a pause by the Senate for further review of a revised version that potentially maintains collective bargaining with conditions.

The District of Utah's U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $12.9 million in FY 2024 from civil and criminal actions, including joint efforts with other districts.

An audit revealed former Utah AG Sean Reyes lacked transparency, limiting accountability and potentially exploiting his authority for nonprofits, complicating public oversight.

Utah's HB267, affecting public sector collective bargaining, moves towards a Senate vote amid debates over union political activity and criticism of its impact on unions like the Utah Education Association.

Over 400 volunteers participate in Salt Lake County's annual Point-in-Time count to survey the homeless population and gather data for support services.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall's State of the City address highlighted public safety, affordable housing, sustainability, and resident needs, with specific projects and initiatives for Salt Lake City's future.