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Utah Democrats are disappointed yet encouraged by election results — 'the fight isn't over'

By Megan Brugger
November 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Independent Evan McMullin conceded to incumbent Senator Mike Lee for the Utah Senate race.
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Nonprofit group protests institutionalized child abuse in Utah

By Megan Brugger
September 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Volunteers and survivors from Breaking Code Silence met Sept. 29 in front of the Provo Historic Courthouse to protest institutional child abuse.
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Utah locals concerned about possible gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon

By Megan Brugger
September 19, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Transportation announced the preferred alternative of a gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon, located in Wasatch-Cache National Forest about 15 miles south of Salt Lake City, despite local concern.
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The countdown starts: Utah burger chain The Training Table hints at reopening

By Alexa Elliott
September 16, 2022 12:00 AM
The Training Table, a popular Utah restaurant, posted a countdown on their website that ends Friday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m., which some hope is a hint at reopening.
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UTA releases report showing rider increase in February

By Kaelin Hagen
April 07, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Transit Authority released a report showing there was a significant increase in the use of public transportation during Free Fare February. February was the busiest month for UTA since the start of the pandemic.
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Reservations required for Arches, Angels Landing this summer

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
April 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Entry to Arches National Park and some parts of Zion National Park will require reservations this summer as a way to combat congestion in the Utah national parks.
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Utah Attorney General joins social media safety plea

By Mckell Park
April 05, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Attorney General joined 44 other states' Attorney Generals in signing a letter attempting to keep children safe on apps like TikTok and Snapchat.
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Senator Romney meets with Ketanji Brown Jackson

By Kelsey Mae Nield
March 30, 2022 12:00 AM
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah met with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson yesterday. Romney and Jackson met to discuss the nominee's qualifications and her experiences.
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Gov. Cox announces Utah Supreme Court nominee

By Abigail Gunderson
March 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox announced his pick for the new Utah Supreme Court Justice. His appointment, Judge Diana Hagen, has served on the Utah Court of Appeals since 2017.
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LGBTQ advocate groups respond to transgender bill veto

March 24, 2022 12:00 AM
By Kelsey Mae Nield and Carly Wasserlein
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Utah high school lights on fire

By Carly Wasserlein
March 24, 2022 12:00 AM
Students of Maple Mountain High School were evacuated when a fire breaks out near the woodshop. According to the Spanish Fork Public Safety Department, the Spanish Fork Fire Department went to the school on Tuesday because the wood shop's dust collector unit caught fire.
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Sen. Lee and Romney react to Ukraine president's address

March 17, 2022 12:00 AM
By Evadne Hendrix and Emma Keddington
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Ridership increases after Free Fare February

By Abigail Gunderson
March 17, 2022 12:00 AM
Preliminary results from Free Fare February showed a significant increase in ridership on public transportation. The Utah Transit Authority, or UTA, offered free rides during February to help reduce emissions and improve air quality along the Wasatch Front.
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College students compete in Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

By Kelsey Mae Nield
March 17, 2022 12:00 AM
Student teams from BYU and other universities in the state are competing in the 2022 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge for $60,000 in prizes. Each team made a video about their project.
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Utah DMV experiences shortage of vehicle registration tags

By Lindsey Bakes
March 15, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles has experienced a shortage of vehicle registration tags.
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Sen. Lee introduces COVID-19 vaccine compensation bill

By Lauren Woolley
March 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Sen. Mike Leeintroduced a billto assist individuals who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Utahn wins Bronze in Paralympics

By Andrew Nieves
March 10, 2022 12:00 AM
Sandy resident Brenna Huckaby won the bronze medal Sunday in the women's snowboard cross at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics.
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Utah Senators speak up on Ukraine

March 07, 2022 12:00 AM
By Carly Wasserlein and Kelsey Mae Nield
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