Visitation is down at all of Utah’s parks, driven by a decline in international visitors. Economic uncertainty and political rhetoric may be keeping them away, with big implications for local economies that depend on them.
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Twenty years ago, social worker Ernest Timmons boarded a plane for an unknown destination. Turns out, the Hurricane Katrina evacuee was bound for Salt Lake City and a whole new life.
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Helping immigrants out of the shadows benefits everyone, said the executive director of the nonprofit. It does that through free clinics in Ogden, Logan and Salt Lake City.
Senate President Stuart Adams is facing calls to resign because of his involvement in a law change that benefited a relative facing serious legal charges. Adams insists he did nothing wrong and has no plans to step down.
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Several environmental groups want the federal government to curb water waste in the Lower Basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada.
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Starting July 2028, would-be Utah lawyers will take the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination to start their career. Law professors say it’s more representative of modern practice and will produce more competent attorneys.
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The Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team has reported 22 drones flying into temporary flight restricted areas around the Buckley Draw fire near Provo. They say that’s a record — and a dangerous one.
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Se está preparando la designación de un nuevo cónsul honorario para Guatemala. Más allá de ayudar a los guatemaltecos en el estado, podría fortalecer los lazos económicos internacionales.
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Millions of people visit Utah’s national parks for their awe-inspiring views, but air pollution often gets in the way. Federal moves to reverse emission-cutting policies could put the parks’ air even more at risk.
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This closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting threatens the resilience of the nation's emergency alert systems. Congress had authorized $136 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program to help underserved communities improve warning systems.
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“The people have spoken. The courts have spoken,” said Emma Petty Addams, co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government. “Now is time to move forward with cooperation and respect for the rule of law.”
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A new honorary consul for Guatemala is in the works. Beyond helping Guatemalans in the state, it could lead to stronger international economic ties.
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The details of the mission are still to come, but the guard would support local agencies through administrative roles such as transportation, fingerprinting and data entry.
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