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Utah, Idaho and Wyoming governors tour TerraPower nuclear plant site in Wyoming
Gov. Spencer Cox and Sen. John Curtis joined the visit; an environmental group raised concerns about cost and waste.
American Fork Veterans Day program set for Nov. 11 at Alpine Tabernacle
The free hourlong ceremony features retired Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton and the Timpanogos Chorale.
Three candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 21
Republican incumbent Brady Brammer faces Democrat Kandee Myers and Utah Forward Party candidate Wayne Woodfield.
Maloy and Melling lay out priorities in House District 52 race
Incumbent Rep. Cory Maloy and challenger Nicole Melling answered a joint newspaper questionnaire ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Ogden police chief defends 41 license-plate readers as council members ask about placement
Two City Council members questioned where the cameras are located, while a state senator said lawmakers are likely to take up the issue in 2027.
Man wanted on felony warrants arrested after I-15 pursuit into Millard County, police say
Utah Highway Patrol said the driver was clocked at 102 mph and allegedly exceeded 130 mph before abandoning his car in Scipio.
G20 Interfaith Forum opens in Salt Lake City with Oaks, Cox among speakers
The three-day forum is being hosted at the University of Utah Institute of Religion, with an opening ceremony in the Tabernacle.
Tax law expert: LDS Church's $1 million Idaho ballot donation unlikely to affect tax-exempt status
The Salt Lake Tribune explained the IRS rules on churches and ballot measures after the church opposed abortion-related measures in Idaho and Nevada.
Utah general election guide: key dates and options for voters, in Spanish and English
The Salt Lake Tribune's Spanish-language guide lists registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Four plaintiffs sue American Fork and 13 police officers in federal court
The 52-page complaint alleges First and Fourth Amendment violations during a four-day span in March tied to a YouTuber's dispute with a Lego retailer.
WPA Architecture hired to design American Fork's $40 million public works complex
A five-member committee interviewed the two top-scoring of four firms and unanimously recommended WPA, whose fee was lower. The council approved the award 3-0. A construction manager is still to be chosen.
Half of this year's state school board races are already settled
Four of eight Utah State Board of Education seats are uncontested, guaranteeing at least three Democrats on the 15-member board in January.
Moore and Crosby debate tariffs, Iran war and solar in 2nd District debate
With a recent poll showing a five-point gap, Democratic challenger Peter Crosby said Republican Rep. Blake Moore is content with the status quo, and Moore pointed to his legislative record.
Brigham City Council wants operating costs before deciding on $10 million rec center
The council has not yet decided whether to spend $500,000 on design and engineering for the proposed indoor recreation building.
How Utah got a new congressional map, explained
A 2018 ballot initiative, a court fight that began in 2022 and a failed repeal drive produced the map Utah votes under on Nov. 3, including a Salt Lake County district that leans Democratic.
Judge sends No Kings volunteer to trial for manslaughter in bystander's death
Matthew Alder, 43, is accused of firing the shot that killed Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo at the 2025 Salt Lake City protest while aiming at a man carrying a rifle.
Utah House outlines data center rules as lawmakers weigh more limits
A Utah House post outlines laws on electricity costs, water reporting and tax incentives, and Speaker Mike Schultz says lawmakers 'do not want a state full of data centers.'
Amendments A and B ask Utah voters to rewrite constitution on public notice, tax initiatives
One measure would drop the newspaper publication rule for proposed amendments, while the other would require 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise taxes.
Schultz says full repeal of 'preliminary municipality' law is on the table
The House speaker expects lawmakers to revisit SB258 in January after an uproar in Wasatch County, and Gov. Cox says he is open to changes.
UTA says it can't go fare-free as riders push back on $3 base fare
Public comments on the proposed increase repeatedly called for free transit, but the agency says fares still cover about 6% of its revenue and state law requires them.
Curtis among six senators calling Trump's Russian diesel move illegal
The bipartisan group says the administration skipped a required consultation with Congress before lifting sanctions on Russian diesel imports.
Logan drafts limits on size, water and power for data centers
Draft rules would confine data centers to industrial park zones, keep them 1,000 feet from homes and cap their water use at 10 million gallons a year.
Utah clerks from both parties defend vote-by-mail as ballots go out
Davis County's clerk detailed the chain-of-custody, signature checks and offline equipment that guard ballots, while clerks warned that national rhetoric is confusing voters.
4th District candidates lay out positions in Tribune survey; Rep. Kennedy did not respond
The Democrat, Libertarian and unaffiliated candidates answered questions on corruption, affordability and water, while Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy did not respond.
Utah orders AI training and human oversight for state agencies
An October 6 executive order directs covered agencies to train employees, document public-facing AI uses and safeguard automated decisions.
American Fork council takes up FrontRunner, road deals and property sales
The agenda also called for notices of intent to sell two city-owned properties and contracts for crack sealing and an irrigation pond repair.
Federal disaster aid approved for Beaver, Piute counties after fire and floods
A joint assessment found at least $47 million in possibly eligible damage from the Cottonwood Fire and the flooding and mudslides that followed.
Utah updates public-fund depository list for the fourth quarter
The October 1 list updates institutional eligibility and limits for uninsured public deposits, with changes public treasurers need to check.
FTC, Utah and Nevada sue Lens.com over alleged hidden fees
The FTC and the Utah and Nevada attorneys general sued Lens.com on October 2 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Their complaint alleges that advertised contact-lens prices omit substantial mandatory checkout fees and that AutoRefill charges, cancellation instructions and cancellation deadlines were not clearly disclosed.
Curtis backs proposed protections for AI whistleblowers
Utah Senator John Curtis announced his support for the bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act. His office says the proposal would protect covered disclosures involving federal-law violations, national security or public safety, prohibit retaliation and prevent nondisclosure agreements from blocking protected reports.