Politics
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University of Utah students want sanctuary status. The school says it’s not their decision
A student-backed resolution asks the university to limit cooperation with ICE — but it remains under review by the state’s System of Higher Education.
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Eagle Mountain hit with 700+ Tyson layoffs and 183% tax increase
Local families in Utah County face sudden job losses alongside rising municipal rates as city leaders reconsider corporate subsidies.
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Utah AG warns federal college sports bill could threaten state’s trans athlete ban
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown warns a federal bill could threaten the state’s restrictions on transgender athletes, while LGBTQ+ advocates say trans youth are being used as political pawns.
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With new tactics, ICE reaches new high in monthly arrests
ICE arrests jumped up to 51,000 in July. In June, there were 43,000 arrests.
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Utah senator proposes migrant worker program to fill workforce shortage
Utah Sen. John Curtis proposed bipartisan legislation to create a migrant worker program that would allow states to grant temporary visas to fill workforce shortages.
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Can Democrats win in Utah? These candidates say ‘yes’
The Democratic candidates for House District 62 and Congressional District 3 hope to upset the Republican status quo.
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We counted every data center in Utah. The number may surprise you
Utah has 48 operational data centers and 14 more in the pipeline — here’s every one, and the fights breaking out around them.
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SUU student identified among soldiers killed in Jordan
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, an MBA student at SUU, died on July 18 while supporting military operations in Jordan.
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A massive data center could spike local temperatures by 28 degrees
For one Northern Utah family, concerns over the Stratos Project stem from both personal and business reasons.
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Trump shrinks two Utah national monuments — and opened them to mining
Repeating a move from his first presidency, President Donald Trump cut two national monuments by roughly 90% this week.
