Latest news, breaking stories, and expert analysis on Utah. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage from trusted sources.
Utah revoked the license for Provo Canyon School's Provo campus, citing noncompliance including failure to protect clients from harm and using cruel practices on a child. The school must stop services by August 15, 2026. Paris Hilton, a former student who alleged abuse, applauded the closure.
Provo Canyon School in Utah closed its boys' and girls' campuses on July 17 after the state revoked its licenses. Paris Hilton, who alleged abuse at the school, said she feels 'peace' that the 'horrific chapter' has ended.
A family of five was swept away by flash flooding near Sunglow Campground in Wayne County, Utah. Three males were found deceased in a wash; two family members remain missing. Authorities believe heavy rainfall caused the flood.
This editorial contends that Utah residents should celebrate Pioneer Day responsibly by refraining from fireworks due to dry conditions and fire risk. It urges honoring the state's heritage without causing wildfires, emphasizing safety over tradition.
Peter Michael Larsen, 48, faces two counts of attempted aggravated murder with hate crime enhancements for stabbing Syed Sohail Uddin, a 37-year-old Muslim man from India, 15 times at Valley Fair Mall. Larsen allegedly told police he wanted to 'make an exhibition of Muslims.' The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
A Salt Lake County Council member argues that Utah's updated bonding rule for oil and gas wells is good governance, ensuring companies pay for cleanup rather than taxpayers. The commentary supports the risk-based rule as a necessary update to outdated requirements.
This commentary argues that efforts to ban books in Utah public schools are counterproductive, as they actually draw attention to the banned books and encourage children to read them. The author suggests that the 'fiendish plot' is a satirical take on censorship backfiring.
The Cottonwood Fire in Utah's Tushar Mountains destroyed at least 17 primary homes and damaged businesses. The fire started in late June and burned through Beaver Canyon along Highway 153, devastating the area.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers criticized President Trump's claims that hunting and fishing were banned in Utah national monuments as 'blatant misinformation.' Trump signed orders shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears by 90%, though both allow hunting and fishing.
This editorial argues that Utah politicians should support Senator Henderson and the preservation of national monuments rather than aligning with President Trump's efforts to reduce them. It criticizes local leaders for appearing in photos with Trump while he signs executive orders shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, suggesting they should remain silent or stay out of the way.