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Utah Senate Requests Public Comment on Utah Supreme Court and Third District Court Appointees
Utah State Senate
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Judge Matthew L. Bell, Michael R. Menssen and Elizabeth Butler.
Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court and Third Judicial District Court
Governor of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 28, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth “Liz” Butler to serve on the Third Judicial District Court.
Most Utah Deaths Never Reach the Medical Examiner. Postmortem Pathology Offers Salt Lake City a Private Autopsy Option
EIN Presswire
Some deaths in Utah never come under the authority of the state Office of the Medical Examiner, which leaves families without a postmortem examination.
Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court
Governor of Utah
What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox will hold a press conference tomorrow morning at the Utah State Capitol to announce upcoming judicial appointments.
Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices
Utah Office of the Attorney General
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)—Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
Governor Cox Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Recognition of Dolly Parton
Governor of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 25, 2026) — Following a Presidential Proclamation, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of the...
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
Governor of Utah
Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)—Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram...
Janicki Industries Appoints Bob Devoe as Vice President for Contracts, Supply Chain and Government Compliance
EIN Presswire
SEDRO-WOOLEY, WA, WA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Janicki Industries, a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company, today announced that Bob Devoe has joined the company as vice president overseeing contracts,...
Utah Delegation Returns from Argentina Mission Focused on Critical Minerals, Innovation
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
A Utah delegation led by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed a 10-day trade mission to Argentina, Aug. 10–20, advancing partnerships on critical minerals, energy, and saline...
Record $24M in Winning Bids for Utah Geothermal Leases
U.S. Department of the Interior
SALT LAKE CITY – This week, the Bureau of Land Management set records for the bureau’s highest parcel bid at $4,168,725 and highest per-acre bid at $1,207 and was the second largest lease sale in total dollars in the Bureau’s history.
Utah State Cougar Estimate Shows 40% Population Decline
EIN Presswire
Mountain Lion Foundation Calls for Independent Review of Utah Cougar Removal Study WRI 7707 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF), through its Utah Wild campaign, is calling...
FireFly Robotics Announces the Passing of Board Member Paul Richardson
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The FireFly Robotics, Inc. team (“FireFly” or the “Company”) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Richardson, an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Chair of...
Honoring Utah Centenarians
Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson spent time with members of the Governor’s Century Club of Utah – those who have reached their 100th birthday and beyond.
Bradford P. Wilson Confirmed by U.S. Senate as 12th Archivist of the United States
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States Senate voted on August 7, 2026, to confirm Bradford P. Wilson as Archivist of the United States.
Governor Lombardo Orders Flags Lowered on Monday to Honor Christopher V. Andersen
Nevada Governor
NEVADA, August 17 - CARSON CITY, Nev. — Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, August 17, 2026, in honor of the life and service of U.S. Forest Service-contracted helitack aerial firefighting pilot...
Utah Senate Requests Public Comment on Third District Juvenile Court Appointee
Utah State Senate
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Lance Talakai.
Nightingale College Sues California Nursing Board for Preventing Graduates from Taking Licensing Exam
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 24, Nightingale College filed a lawsuit against the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), challenging the board’s unlawful application of licensing standards.
Utah National Guard Aviation Crews Support Wildfire Response from the Air
DVIDS - Georgia
DRAPER, UTAH — Utah National Guard Soldiers are supporting wildfire response efforts across Utah, putting specialized aviation capabilities to work alongside local and government firefighting agencies as wildfires continue to challenge communities...
Beacon Hill Solutions Group Opens Salt Lake City Office to Support Utah's Growing Technology Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beacon Hill Solutions Group Opens Salt Lake City Office to Support Utah's Growing Technology Market SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Beacon Hill Solutions Group has expanded its...
Veo Launches Shared Scooter Service in Salt Lake City
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veo, a leading U.S. shared micromobility provider, today launched shared electric scooter service in Salt Lake City, deploying a fleet of more than 1,000 electric scooters across the city.
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