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MLK principles aligning with the Church of Jesus Christ

January 13, 2024 12:00 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a day off, but rather “a day on,” according to the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, meaning a day to serve, learn, educate and practice.
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Steve Young receives Distinguished Utahn Award

May 26, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU football star Steve Young received the 30th annual Distinguished Utahn Award from the Salt Lake Chapter of the BYU Management Society on Thursday, May 25.
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Gov. Cox signs bill to ban abortion clinics in Utah

March 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill banning abortion clinics in Utah on March 15.
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LoveLoud Festival promotes acceptance, love for Utahn LGBTQ youth

May 16, 2022 12:00 AM
The LoveLoud Festival returned this year for the first time since 2019; it took place at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tests positive for COVID, 'feels fine'

May 12, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Thursday.
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Another drought summer in Utah: How BYU is conserving water this year

May 04, 2022 12:00 AM
In his monthly news conference April 21 Gov. Spencer Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency in response to the severe drought impacting most of the state. After a few spring storms in the end of April and this past week, Cox said the rain is helpful, but 'unfortunately it's not enough to get us out of the drought right now.'
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BYU 2022 convocation speakers recognize graduates and talk about dealing with uncertainty post-graduation

April 22, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU continued the in-person graduation ceremonies on Friday with the celebration of various colleges' convocations.
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Legislators override governor's veto on HB11

March 26, 2022 12:00 AM
State legislators in the House and Senate passed a bill prohibiting transgender youth in Utah from competing in middle and high school girls' sports.
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People rally at capitol to support transgender youth in Utah

March 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah citizens gathered at the Utah State Capitol to show support for transgender youth and to protest HB11. This is a bill to ban transgender athletes from participating in Utah school sports.
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Berlin 'Candy Bomber' dies at 101

February 18, 2022 12:00 AM
Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, also known as the 'Berlin Candy Bomber' died peacefully on Feb. 16 in the Utah Valley Hospital after a brief illness.
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Gov. Cox substitutes 8th-grade history during teacher shortage

February 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox stepped into a classroom to teach after giving state workers days off to help substitute amid teacher shortages. Cox filled in as an 8th-grade history teacher for West Lake Stem Junior High on Feb. 8.
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Gov. Cox allows time off for state employees to substitute in Utah schools

January 31, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on Jan. 31 allowing state employees to take approved time off and help fill staffing gaps in Utah public and private schools.
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Gov. Cox delivers State of the State address

January 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox spoke of an ideal America in his 2022State of the Stateaddress speech on Jan. 20.
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Drought makes Utah farmers wary of the future

November 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Chris Riley always knew he wanted to be a farmer. It was in his blood. Both his father and grandfather had been produce farmers, and when the time came, he took over the family business.
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COVID-19 vaccine exemption bill passed

November 11, 2021 12:00 AM
By Emma Evans
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Movement to audit 2020 Utah elections stalls with opposition from clerks, lieutenant governor

October 25, 2021 12:00 AM
A legislative committee failed to take any action after more than 200 people rallied outside the Utah State Capitol Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, in favor of a 'full forensic audit' of the 2020 election.
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