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In a lofty speech celebrating #Utah, the governor also pitched some policy.
“If we want strong, stable, connected communities throughout Utah, we have to build more homes,” he said. “That means less government, not more.”
“If we want strong, stable, connected communities throughout Utah, we have to build more homes,” he said. “That means less government, not more.”
The virtues America needs are found in Utah, Cox says in his State of the State
Painting a picture based on the classical ideals of the United States, Gov. Spencer Cox took time in his annual speech to address the national mood and highlight work that will “improve the welfare…
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January 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In a lofty speech celebrating #Utah, the governor also pitched some policy.
“If we want strong, stable, connected communities throughout Utah, we have to build more homes,” he said. “That means less government, not more.”
“If we want strong, stable, connected communities throughout Utah, we have to build more homes,” he said. “That means less government, not more.”
Safety advocates believe speeding is the key culprit contributing to Utah road deaths.
Salt Lake City and Moab’s slower speed limits are proving safer for pedestrians
In a bid for safer streets, Salt Lake City and Moab both lowered speed limits in high-risk areas. According to those who pushed for the changes, it's working.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Safety advocates believe speeding is the key culprit contributing to Utah road deaths.
The Northern Corridor got approval, but conservationists still argue that St. George's growth shouldn't come at the expense of wildlife and open space.
Trump admin approves St. George’s long-fought Northern Corridor Highway
The contentious highway would run through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, a landscape that’s home to the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The Northern Corridor got approval, but conservationists still argue that St. George's growth shouldn't come at the expense of wildlife and open space.
For its part, Ogden PD says the Flock surveillance cameras are "solving crimes we never would have even had any opportunity to investigate."
Ogden is Utah’s biggest spender on Flock cameras. Here’s how the city uses them
The 41 cameras in Ogden photograph and log license plates, giving law enforcement a leg up on locating vehicles and solving crimes. Critics, however, have privacy and surveillance concerns.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
For its part, Ogden PD says the Flock surveillance cameras are "solving crimes we never would have even had any opportunity to investigate."
Around Grand Staircase, a report found that per capita incomes increased 41% from 2001 to 2022. The monument was designated in 1996.
Utah’s national monuments boost local economies, but remain a political sore spot
For Garfield and Kane counties, the years since Grand Staircase-Escalante was established have seen large increases in populations and jobs.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Around Grand Staircase, a report found that per capita incomes increased 41% from 2001 to 2022. The monument was designated in 1996.
The governor tried to paint a picture of America's ideals in his State of the State, but didn't shy away from the current climate. “None of us are immune to these feelings of pessimism or despair.” #utpol
The virtues America needs are found in Utah, Cox says in his State of the State
Painting a picture based on the classical ideals of the United States, Gov. Spencer Cox took time in his annual speech to address the national mood and highlight work that will “improve the welfare…
buff.ly
January 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The governor tried to paint a picture of America's ideals in his State of the State, but didn't shy away from the current climate. “None of us are immune to these feelings of pessimism or despair.” #utpol
Live NOW: Gov Cox State of the State Address #utpol
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Cox’s 2026 Utah State of the State Address
Utah's annual State of the State Address will be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. MT.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Live NOW: Gov Cox State of the State Address #utpol
Even when you try to save on weddings, it still sneaks up on you.
“I somehow thought we might be able to have some sort of really informal event, for $5K, which was completely incorrect,” a bride told us. “I’m sure we’ll be spending around $15K now.”
“I somehow thought we might be able to have some sort of really informal event, for $5K, which was completely incorrect,” a bride told us. “I’m sure we’ll be spending around $15K now.”
Utah loves weddings. And like everything else, the price tag is climbing
The price tag for weddings in Utah is on the rise, and that’s put one bride into a creative cost-saving mode.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Even when you try to save on weddings, it still sneaks up on you.
“I somehow thought we might be able to have some sort of really informal event, for $5K, which was completely incorrect,” a bride told us. “I’m sure we’ll be spending around $15K now.”
“I somehow thought we might be able to have some sort of really informal event, for $5K, which was completely incorrect,” a bride told us. “I’m sure we’ll be spending around $15K now.”
The Trump admin ditched the alternative Biden admin plan to expand the Red Hills Parkway in St. George and went back to building the highway through the Red Cliffs Conservation Area. buff.ly/jSbhKKI
January 22, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Trump admin ditched the alternative Biden admin plan to expand the Red Hills Parkway in St. George and went back to building the highway through the Red Cliffs Conservation Area. buff.ly/jSbhKKI
Activists have ideas about what Salt Lake should be doing. We asked an immigration policy expert how effective they could be.
Activists want more action, but what can SLC do to protect residents from ICE?
Salt Lake City does not have a formal agreement with ICE. Even so, some residents want things like a resolution of opposition or requiring valid warrants before allowing federal agents on city…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Activists have ideas about what Salt Lake should be doing. We asked an immigration policy expert how effective they could be.
“These disagreements are to be celebrated and valid,” Chief Justice Durrant said. Rather than a bug, it's a primary feature of divisions between the Legislature and the courts.
Utah’s chief justice defends the courts as lawmakers eye reform
Among other judiciary changes, lawmakers will consider expanding the Utah Supreme Court by two justices. “We apply a presumption of good faith to the work you do,” Chief Justice Matthew Durrant told…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“These disagreements are to be celebrated and valid,” Chief Justice Durrant said. Rather than a bug, it's a primary feature of divisions between the Legislature and the courts.
For one senator, making Utah more affordable is simple supply and demand. He's sees choke point in city infrastructure that's holding back housing.
Lawmakers start day 1 with a promise to chase down ‘affordability’ for Utahns
Republican lawmakers want to save money, cut taxes and build more homes. Democrats are more focused on other parts of the household budget, such as child care and food security.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
For one senator, making Utah more affordable is simple supply and demand. He's sees choke point in city infrastructure that's holding back housing.
Heads up, #utpol. KUER & PBS Utah will have live coverage of the annual State of the State Address tonight at 6:30p. Here's a livestream link for ya 👇
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Cox’s 2026 Utah State of the State Address
Utah's annual State of the State Address will be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. MT.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Heads up, #utpol. KUER & PBS Utah will have live coverage of the annual State of the State Address tonight at 6:30p. Here's a livestream link for ya 👇
The pendulum swings back toward St. George and growth in the Northern Corridor Highway vs protected land Mojave Desert tortoise tug-of-war.
Trump admin approves St. George’s long-fought Northern Corridor Highway
The contentious highway would run through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, a landscape that’s home to the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise.
buff.ly
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The pendulum swings back toward St. George and growth in the Northern Corridor Highway vs protected land Mojave Desert tortoise tug-of-war.
You'll find automatic license plate readers throughout Utah. Ogden, however, was the state's big spender on Flock's surveillance tech. buff.ly/t1Xg9l6
January 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
You'll find automatic license plate readers throughout Utah. Ogden, however, was the state's big spender on Flock's surveillance tech. buff.ly/t1Xg9l6
Utah income taxes could see another cut this year, but lawmakers are "going to measure twice" before they do anything. The budget has already taken a hit from Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Lawmakers start day 1 with a promise to chase down ‘affordability’ for Utahns
Republican lawmakers want to save money, cut taxes and build more homes. Democrats are more focused on other parts of the household budget, such as child care and food security.
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Utah income taxes could see another cut this year, but lawmakers are "going to measure twice" before they do anything. The budget has already taken a hit from Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Kane County is between a rock and hard place. Public lands are a big boost, but private land is hard to come by — especially as generational wealth moves into the area.
Utah’s national monuments boost local economies, but remain a political sore spot
For Garfield and Kane counties, the years since Grand Staircase-Escalante was established have seen large increases in populations and jobs.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Kane County is between a rock and hard place. Public lands are a big boost, but private land is hard to come by — especially as generational wealth moves into the area.
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As of today we have a new record low snowpack for the Upper Colorado River basin for late January.
January 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
As of today we have a new record low snowpack for the Upper Colorado River basin for late January.
Utah's final Sundance opens tomorrow.
What to know about the last Park City, Utah, edition of the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance 2026 marks the last edition in its longtime Utah home and the first without founder Robert Redford, who died in September. Redford will be honored with tributes and retrospective screenings.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Utah's final Sundance opens tomorrow.
Everyone is agreement that affordability is problem in Utah. Lawmakers though will be coming at it from different angles.
Lawmakers start day 1 with a promise to chase down ‘affordability’ for Utahns
Republican lawmakers want to save money, cut taxes and build more homes. Democrats are more focused on other parts of the household budget, such as child care and food security.
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Everyone is agreement that affordability is problem in Utah. Lawmakers though will be coming at it from different angles.
A catch-22 for any constitutional action the city could take is that has to be enforced to produce any impact. There are risks of retribution with how the Trump admin operates.
Activists want more action, but what can SLC do to protect residents from ICE?
Salt Lake City does not have a formal agreement with ICE. Even so, some residents want things like a resolution of opposition or requiring valid warrants before allowing federal agents on city…
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
A catch-22 for any constitutional action the city could take is that has to be enforced to produce any impact. There are risks of retribution with how the Trump admin operates.
Interestingly, more retirees move into places near protected lands. That's true in southern Utah (👋 hello, snowbirds) and nationwide.
Utah’s national monuments boost local economies, but remain a political sore spot
For Garfield and Kane counties, the years since Grand Staircase-Escalante was established have seen large increases in populations and jobs.
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Interestingly, more retirees move into places near protected lands. That's true in southern Utah (👋 hello, snowbirds) and nationwide.
“We apply a presumption of good faith to the work you do,” Chief Justice Matthew Durrant told lawmakers. “I hope you will accord us that same presumption.” buff.ly/V64sLQG
Utah’s chief justice defends the courts as lawmakers eye reform
Among other judiciary changes, lawmakers will consider expanding the Utah Supreme Court by two justices. “We apply a presumption of good faith to the work you do,” Chief Justice Matthew Durrant told…
www.kuer.org
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
“We apply a presumption of good faith to the work you do,” Chief Justice Matthew Durrant told lawmakers. “I hope you will accord us that same presumption.” buff.ly/V64sLQG
ICE has received billions, which is expensive, "but I think is necessary by the fact that we have a lot of registered offenders, and those are the ones that we're focusing on," said one Utah voter.
What 2 Utah Latino Trump voters have to say about the president one year in
After President Donald Trump’s first year back, these Utah Latino Republicans applaud him on his handling of immigration and the economy.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
ICE has received billions, which is expensive, "but I think is necessary by the fact that we have a lot of registered offenders, and those are the ones that we're focusing on," said one Utah voter.