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Sinema and Cox’s economic ‘disruption’ speech takes on another meaning at Salt Lake event
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (767+ words) L-R: A panel with former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Director Natalie Gochnour and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was twice disrupted by hecklers during an event in Salt Lake City, Utah,Jan. 16, 2026. When former Arizona independent Sen....
Award-winning Pine View teacher-coach says success lies in mentoring 'great kids"
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (460+ words) A local teacher and coach was recently honored, along with his wife, for the memorable and positive influences they have had on students and administrators around them." Pine View High School track and cross country coach Dave Holt has been…...
735K awarded to expand youth outdoor learning in Southern Utah, statewide
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (621+ words) The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation has awarded $735,300 in grants to support 57 outdoor recreation education projects across the state, aiming to serve more than 21,500 youth and contribute to over $4.4 million in total project value." The awards come from the Utah…...
Sheriff’s office: Body of missing 18-year-old woman found near Red Cliffs Recreation Area
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (286+ words) An 18-year-old woman reported missing late Tuesday night was found dead Wednesday morning near the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. "The Washington County Sheriff's Office expresses our condolences to the family of Nicole Bennett…...
Region 9 girls basketball: at season's halfway mark, Dixie, Snow Canyon, Desert Hills secure top 3 spots
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1165+ words) Three girls basketball teams have emerged at the top of the standings at the halfway point in the Region 9 schedule. Tuesday night on the hardwood found two home teams winning in blowouts and a road team gutting out a clutch…...
New Postal Service postmark policy could negate some Utah ballots
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (303+ words) A new U.S. Postal Service policy on'postmarks'has taken effect in Utah and voting rights groups said it could cause many ballots, particularly those in rural areas, to be rejected. The change means mail will not be postmarked when it is first…...
'A true honor to serve': Santa Clara welcomes new mayor, council member
1+ week, 2+ day ago (935+ words) The city of Santa Clara formally welcomed its new mayor and two city council members Monday evening. The city also used the opportunity to say goodbye to former mayor Rick Rosenberg, who led the city for nearly two decades." Santa…...
Ancient life in Zion National Park looked a bit different
1+ week, 6+ day ago (537+ words) Zion National Park is known for iconic species, such as bighorn sheep and the endangered California condor. But, once upon a time, the area looked quite different, hosting animals that might surprise some Southern Utahns. Zion was "incredibly geologically active…...
Utah listed among two-thirds of states where home-buying is increasingly unattainable
2+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) With the upcoming New Year comes fresh news about the U.S. and Utah housing markets, none of which is very good. Despite recent market fluctuations, the median income required to purchase an average home in Utah has jumped by more than…...
Cedar Middle School band director to perform with fellow music educators during Rose Parade
2+ week, 3+ day ago (540+ words) Cedar Middle School band director Kelly Ball, along with many of his counterparts from around the country, will be marching in the illustrious Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day. Ball will be playing alongside approximately 400 fellow music…...