Jessica Black

Good news came to Utah Schools when Governor Herbert announced an $85 million surplus in Utah’s budget. He says a portion of that will go to education. State Representative Ken Sumsion says the money could be a major boost to Utah schools.

People attending the Utah State Fair this year are in for a special treat! A stand at the fair has taken fried foods to a whole new level and thrown in some Utah humor as well. Fried green jello made its big debut at the fair this year, and most are going in blind. After all, where else would you have ever gotten fried green jello?

Officials at Spring Creek Elementary have taken a big hit from a smaller budget in recent years. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released a report that says Utah spending has fallen 8.1 percent since 2008. Teachers have noticed through implimenting fewer student programs and teacher aides. Principal Melissa Hamilton say it is wearing on the teachers.