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Utah Gov. Cox to fellow governors: Please don’t ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group
It’s been a year since Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected as chairman of the National Governors Association and launched his “Disagree Better” campaign. At the time, Politico columnist Jonathan Martin pointed out that the NGA, which he described as a “once-vital forum for common ground,” had appeared to have “fallen prey to polarization,” noting […] The post Utah Gov. Cox to fellow governors: Please don’t ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
After an uptick in crashes, Utah police, advocates plead for change
SALT LAKE CITY — After statistics in recent years showed an increase in bicycle crashes and a decrease in riders wearing helmets, both Utah law enforcement and Bicycle Collective are asking drivers and cyclists to make the roads safer. One crash victim, Levi Roberts, believes his helmet saved his...
Faith and resilience: How Utah cares for its refugees
SALT LAKE CITY — Therapist Saydi Shumway had her plate full with kids, work, church responsibilities and everything else in between. "How can we take something else on?" the Utah woman recalled thinking. But shortly after the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022, she felt she couldn't ignore the refugees fleeing the war zone.
With the clock ticking, Utah looking for new drug for lethal injection execution
The state of Utah could scrap its plan to use an untested, three-drug cocktail on death row inmate Taberon Honie, just weeks before he’s scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Aug. 8. On Wednesday, in a scheduling conference in Utah’s 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City,...
Utahn among 'Big Brother' houseguest lineup for show's 26th season
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah real estate agent is competing for a $750,000 prize on season 26 of CBS's"Big Brother," which is throwing a new voting twist into the mix. The two-night season premier begins Wednesday just before 2News at 10. Angela Murray, 50, of Syracuse, is...
Utah health officials share rabies warning after numerous bat encounters
The Department of Health and Human Services reports, over the last month, dozens of Utah residents came in close contact with bats staying at a cabin in Idaho. Some are now receiving preventative treatment for rabies. The department says bats are one of the most common carriers of the virus....
Dave Buhler, longtime commissioner of higher education and politician, dies at 67
SALT LAKE CITY — Dave Buhler, a longtime politician and former Utah commissioner of higher education, has died at the age of 67. "Dave Buhler was a pillar of the community who was dedicated to public service," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote in a statement posted Wednesday to the social media platform X. "Abby and I are grateful for his friendship, his generosity and his commitment to our state. We send our deepest condolences to his family and offer prayers of gratitude for his life well lived."
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