Environmental groups and tribal organizations waged legal battles to restore the monuments after Trump’s prior reductions during his first term in 2017. In his first term in the White House, Trump reduced Bears Ears from roughly 1.35 million acres to roughly 228,000 acres, and Grand Staircase-Escalante from about 1.87 million acres to roughly 1 million acres.
A new water rights application for the controversial Stratos Project data center has been filed with the Utah Division of Water Resources. That application provides some new details about the project and claims that the project will use less water than the current agricultural irrigation does now.
PRICE — Carbon High School and T-Mobile took center stage during halftime of the Dinos football game Thursday, Oct. 15, as the school celebrated its progress in the nationwide Friday Night 5G Lights competition and received a $25,000 award for athletic facility improvements.
Council Meeting Agenda 10/14/2026 7:00pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Opening Prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Swearing in of New Councilmembers (William Hansen and Rylee Allen). 5. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. 6. Review and Possi
Samuel Dempsey-Fehling of Lone Peak High School secured first place at the XC Region 3 Championship, leading a competitive field of runners. American Fork High School demonstrated strong team depth, placing multiple runners in the top six to secure a high team standing.
What LDS President Dallin Oaks and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told world religious leaders Faith perspectives, church leader says, have a meaningful place when addressing global problems. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Dallin H.
(Alta, UT) — Tropical Storm Rachel is gone but the totals are just now being added up. Some parts of the Wasatch Mountains recorded over seven inches of rain. It was a similar number for the Pine Valley Mountains in southwestern Utah.
Maj. Jefferson Page, an F-35 pilot with the 419th Fighter Wing, holds a Brigham Young University flag in front of an F-35 Lightning II at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, following a BYU football flyover in October 2022.
Travelers arrive at the Transportation ... Federal agencies Aviation news Air travel safety See all topics The Transportation Security Administration has scaled back a program that allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security, according to some of the airports where it had been operating.
Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Adair, SHHS band director. He was recently named one of Yamaha's 40 Und...
The Utah Filipino Festival continues its tradition of celebrating Philippine heritage through immersive cultural experiences, including traditional dance, music, and authentic cuisine. The community-led event, organized by several Filipino-American organizations, aims to preserve cultural roots and foster connection among Utahns.
The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court. These vacancies will result from the retirements of Judge Derek Pullan, Dec. 16, 2026 and Judge Kasey Wright, Dec. 31, 2026.
A new Weber State University survey shows Utahns are willing to shell out real money to preserve the lake into the future. (Weber State University) Therese Cavlovic, right, and Matt Gnagey, professors in Weber State University's Department of Economics, are seen at the Great Salt Lake on Sept.
Why a 24-team College Football Playoff should help BYU and Utah football The Cougars and Utes have missed out on the College Football Playoff despite plenty of high rankings. FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, the trophy is displayed before a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans.
Little Cities of Hope press release Guest article written by By Ashley Yaugher, PhD | Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative Have you checked your medicine cabinet lately? Many of us have old medications or prescriptions tucked away in bathroom drawers, kitchen cabinets, or bedside tables.
Two recalls announced October 15 involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. Papablic is recalling about 248 convertible bedside sleepers with play-yard extensions. The mattress can become displaced, allowing a baby to become trapped between the sleeping pad and bottom of the product and creating a deadly suffocation hazard.
U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan bill, the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, to help better predict and measure water supply to manage drought in the West.
Utah and 37 other attorneys general are calling for child safety and privacy protections in any sale of Character.AI's business or assets. The coalition filed a notice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, where Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind Character.AI, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Oct. 12.
Utah Valley University (UVU) celebrated the students, donors, alumni, mentors, and community partners shaping the university’s future during the 2026 President’s Scholarship Ball on Oct. 10. This year’s President’s Scholarship Ball raised $792,450 to support student scholarships at UVU.
A new health center is coming to the Power District in another sign of the area’s growth The University of Utah is moving the Redwood Health Center and building a larger facility with even more services. (University of Utah Health) The current Redwood Health Center located at 1525 W.
Stax, a 14-year-old Harris’s hawk, escaped HawkWatch International on June 29. For much of the time since, he set up shop at a Salt Lake golf course while HawkWatch staff tried to recapture him.
The Utah Mammoth secured their third consecutive victory on Thursday, October 15, by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice for the Mammoth, handing the Oilers their first regulation loss of the season and ending their six-game point streak.
Republican candidate Katy Hall is campaigning for Utah House District 11 with a focus on constituent listening and her professional background in nursing. In a survey response to the Standard-Examiner, Hall detailed her legislative experience and her commitment to military family support.
A powerful storm brought heavy rain, snow and strong winds to Utah last week — along with an unexpected visitor. Storm Petrels, ocean-dwelling birds rarely found far from the coast, were spotted at several Utah reservoirs in what bird enthusiasts are calling an extraordinary event.
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When Lori Haglund found out her son had a disease that attacked his liver, she was devastated. Brock was ten years old when he was diagnosed with primary sclerosis and autoimmune disease of the liver. We were told that eventually he would need a liver transplant.
The new tool could help pinpoint the DNA changes behind hereditary diseases—a crucial step toward genetic medicines.
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Kouri Richins is seeking a new court-appointed attorney in her mortgage fraud, arguing that her attorney represented the prosecution's star witness in her separate murder trial. Earlier this year, Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband in 2022 using fentanyl.
Eight Utah Royals FC players represented five different nations during the October FIFA international window. The group included players participating in senior national team rosters and youth squads.
A new business report published October 14 detailing new business registrations for September 2026 lists 217 new entities in the area. The report, generated by Jennifer Madrigal, includes a wide range of commercial and residential rental businesses.
The police dog, named Bruno, fell onto Interstate 80 on September 15 while supporting an investigation involving a suspicious package. He suffered several fractures, but survived. The shocking incident was captured on video, released by the department, which confirmed that Bruno is recovering at home.
SYRACUSE—Clean out the garage of old bikes, tires, skis or mattresses and drop them off this Saturday, Oct. 17, at a Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) event located at the Syracuse Park & Ride, 3221 S. Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) is hosting the event in an effort to reduce what goes into the landfill.
-Thursday, BYU and Utah men’s basketball were ranked in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll and the all-Big 12 preseason team was released. The coaches poll is as follows: 1. Arizona (12 first place votes) 2. Houston (4 first place votes) 3. Kansas 4.
The task force was announced Oct. 15, 2024, with a goal of bringing together law enforcement, public health agencies, community organizations and lawmakers to address fentanyl trafficking and overdose deaths. Utah Fentanyl Task Force Coordinator Bill Newell said its partners meet to discuss recent trends and coordinate their response.
Daylight savings time is coming soon and with the change comes lower-visibility during evening commutes. This may not seem like cause for much concern but it also aligns with peak migration season which means higher vehicle/deer collisions in Utah year after year.
I-15, SR-201 and other state highways impacted SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of upcoming road and ramp closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties. In Davis County, two closures will impact drivers in Clearfield and Bountiful: In Salt Lake County, drivers should plan ahead for two […]
Oct. 15 (UPI) — President Donald Trump Donald Trump said the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing an earlier announcement from the Pentagon.
Of about 5,000 Utah voters who state election officials notified earlier this year needed to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship before this year’s November election, only 1,827 have responded and confirmed their citizenship, according to Utah’s lieutenant governor’s office.
The first two operational F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrive at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Sept. 2, 2015. The jets were piloted by Col. David Lyons, 388th Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Yosef Morris, 34th Fighter squadron director of operations.
While the rains are comforting, Utah and Colorado are still in a historic drought and bipartisan work led by Senator John Curtis aims to help. The Senate passed the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, continue funding, and make improvements to the program.
