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Letter: We desperately need more Republicans like Lt. Gov. Henderson
Letter: I am a registered Republican living in Provo and I want to thank Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson a thousand times over for not bending to the federal government, despite threats of prosecution. We desperately need more Republicans like her.
Opinion: Our power grid is vulnerable. This is how to protect it.
Opinion: Our power grid is vulnerable. This is how to protect it.
The Trump admin blocked nearly $2M for projects at Utah’s national parks. Here’s what won’t get done.
The Trump administration blocked funding for projects at Utah's popular national parks. Here's where that funding would have gone, and what won't get done.
Utah just banned 7 new books — at once — from all public schools in the state. Here’s what the novels are about.
The additions bring the total number of books now prohibited in Utah public schools to 44.
Why a 3-star recruit from Texas chose Utah football over Houston, Baylor and other Big 12 schools
Aiden Martin, a three-star San Antonio prospect, shares how Utah's early offer and Colton Swan's relationship-building won him over.
‘This is new to me’ — What a former federal judge says LDS President Dallin Oaks taught him about the Constitution
Latter-day Saint Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appellate judge, says he was moved by Dallin Oaks' comment that his views on religious liberty changed when he learned they hurt other people.
Utah is paying farmers to conserve Colorado River water. Is it working?
Utah is betting that its voluntary water conservation program can help protect the state's water security as the Colorado River shrinks. Is it working?
Why this non-Latter-day Saint historian is excited to visit the Salt Lake Temple — even if there is no dancing
Temples are a defining feature of Latter-day Saint Christianity, and they have been from the beginning.
Ben McAdams, Riley Owen focus on high prices, AI policy in first policy clash
Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen sparred over affordability, artificial intelligence, nuclear power and more in the first Utah Debate Commission congressional debate.
As U.S. immigration crackdown stokes fear, Mexican baseball at Bees stadium brings joy, ‘fiesta’ to Utah
“People just want to watch Mexican baseball,” said one attendee, who noted it's "different from American baseball" — and more of a "party."
Eli McCann: The ‘sacred act’ of recording Grandpa Hinkle’s life story
Family history plays a large role in Latter-day Saint theology and culture, and recording someone's life story is a "sacred" part of it.
NOTICE OF UTAH INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY (UIA) BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
October 5, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. UTOPIA Offices5858 South 900 EastMurray, Utah 84121 For participation in public hearing, contact cevans@utopiafiber.com at least 24 hours in advance for meetinginformation or to submit a public comment that can be read into the record during the live…