Salt Lake City-Lima route to boost inbound tourism and strengthen Peru as regional hub

The Cabinet member emphasized that this unprecedented connection marks a milestone, becoming the only non-stop link between the two destinations, which will help boost inbound tourism and attract more international visitors to Peru. "Salt Lake...

Faith, safety, opportunity draw immigrants to Salt Lake City, report finds

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows Salt Lake City is one of the top places in the country where immigrants are settling. "A lot of them want to come to where the church is more predominant, where there's more churches...

Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks to remain open amidst shutdown

Utah Office of Tourism Press Release SALT LAKE CITY — Despite the federal government shutdown, Utah’s Mighty 5® national parks — Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion — remain open and accessible. “Our priority has been and...

Utah officials to establish task force on campus safety

SALT LAKE CITY — Following a series of high-profile incidents on Utah college campuses, the Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously Thursday to direct the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to establish a task force to...

Utah Democrats registered as Republicans are urged to ‘come home’

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Senate Summary | Sept. 29, 2025

Graduate Council 7-year Reviews Helene Shugart Department of Atmospheric Sciences Established in 1948, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. The department is distinguished...

Utah woman with history of assaulting law enforcement faces new charges after Ainsworth traffic stop

Court records show Reber had an active warrant in Paris, Idaho, for failing to appear on an assault and battery on law enforcement charge earlier this year. She also faces a resisting arrest charge from Jefferson County, Montana, in May 2025, and...

Utah Board of Higher Education to establish task force on campus safety

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously Thursday to create a task force focused on evaluating and enhancing campus safety across the state’s public colleges and universities. The decision directs the Office of...

Utah’s NHL Team Might Not Able To Sell Merch After Being Hit With Injunction Over ‘Mammoth’ Trademark

Getty Image Audio By Carbonatix Utah’s NHL team is a week away from kicking off its first season as the Mammoth after playing its inaugural one in its new home under the generic “Hockey Club” label. A trademark issue prevented the team from...

Utah tax officials deny tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities

In a departure from prior years, the Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes put forward by more than 30 cities, school districts and other taxing entities across the state. State tax officials, following guidelines...

ICE recruiting commercial targets Salt Lake City during Monday Night Football

(Screenshot) A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement commercial aired during Monday night’s NFL matchup between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement criticized Salt Lake City and urged local law...

Failed root canals, lost impacts: How a Utah dentist accused of substandard care was allowed to keep practicing

This article originally appeared on ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Reporting Highlights Warnings Ignored: Utah’s...

ABLECHILD: State of Utah Faces Uphill Battle in High-Stakes Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial

(Photo & Artist Credits: Dan Fleuette & Sean Danconia) State of Utah Faces Uphill Battle in High-Stakes Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial Republished with permission from AbleChild. Earlier this week, Ablechild introduced the unbelievably qualified...

Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the climate of political violence in the United States....

Do Americans support government efforts to honor Charlie Kirk? What a poll found

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, politicians across the U.S. have advanced efforts to permanently memorialize him, including through coins, statues and official holidays. Congress designated Oct. 14, 2025, as the...

‘I’m finally safe. I’m finally free;’ victim says after Ammon man sentenced to life in case of lewd conduct with a child in Utah, Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — An Ammon man was sentenced in Utah and in Idaho after the victim reported he had sexually assaulted her multiple times, after giving her sleeping medication. Douglas Melvin Hall, 42, was charged in Idaho on Dec. 10 with two felony...

Judge Rejects Racial Gerrymandering Claims In North Carolina Senate Maps

Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, A judge has rejected claims that voters in two North Carolina legislative districts were the victims of racial gerrymandering. U.S. District Judge James Dever ruled on Sept. 30 that...

7 state parks with national park-worthy wonders to explore during the government shutdown

From Acadia's rocky shores to Zion's slot canyons, U.S. national parks are the crown jewels of national conservation. But they are also getting more crowded. In 2024, the National Park Service set a record with nearly 332 million recreational...

Trump calls Charlie Kirk martyr, rallies against political opponents

US President Donald Trump hailed slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "martyr for American freedom" on Sunday and vowed at his memorial service to carry on his work, while again accusing what he called the "radical left" for Kirk's...

What one national park looked like on the first day of the government shutdown

It was a beautiful fall day at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The aspen trees shimmered a bright yellow and snow dusted the high peaks in the distance. “I just love seeing all the mountains. I love seeing the water. I just love the...