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St. George’s growth leads a debate of similar visions between Randall and Hughes

KUER @kuer.org · 10h

Ready for those ballots, St. George? They’re arriving soon. Here’s a recap of Monday night’s mayoral debate.

Incumbent Mayor Michele Randall faces a challenge in November from city councilor Jimmie Hughes. Both met in a debate at Utah Tech University the day before ballots were mailed.

LDS Church announces new presidency with Dallin H. Oaks as 18th prophet

KUER @kuer.org · 10h

After the announcement, Oaks said his predecessor was a “magnificent” prophet and there will be much work to do to fulfill Nelson’s hopes for the church.

Dallin H. Oaks is the new president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson as his counselors in the First Presidency.

Kaufusi, Judkins parse budgets, public safety at Provo mayoral candidate forum

KUER @kuer.org · 11h

What do Provo residents care about? We spoke with a few who came to city hall to hear what the mayoral candidates had to say.

The night before ballots were mailed, the two candidates for Provo mayor — Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and Marsha Judkins — met residents and offered their takes on the future of the city.

Meet Alexey, Utah’s champion wingsuit flying quantum scientist

KUER @kuer.org · 11h

If you’re gonna skydive, Utah is quite the picturesque place for it. “It is just so spectacular here in Utah with the mountains and the lake,” says this champion wingsuit performance flyer.

Alexey Galda's day job works in quantum computing. But he applies his scientific know-how as an edge in wingsuit flying competitions like the USPA National Skydiving Championships going on now in…

LDS Church announces new presidency with Dallin H. Oaks as 18th prophet

KUER @kuer.org · 11h

It’s official.

Dallin H. Oaks is the new president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson as his counselors in the First Presidency.

Shutdown layoffs and uncertain leave policy add to ‘chaos’ for Ogden IRS workers

KUER @kuer.org · 11h

For Ogden’s IRS union president, this shutdown has a malicious tone compared to the last.

“They're hiding a lot of stuff, and they're surprising us with a lot of stuff, and they're not giving us any heads up.”

Nearly 1,500 Treasury employees were laid off nationwide. In Ogden, some at the IRS still working for pay are worried about being furloughed if they take any time off during the shutdown.

Since 2020, Utah lawmakers have leaned into bills that increase criminal penalties

KUER @kuer.org · 12h

Utah has focused hard on penalties intended to deter crime. Some experts would like to see more focus on what makes people commit crimes in the first place.

An analysis by the Utah Defense Attorney Association found that the Legislature passed 165 bills over the last five years to increase criminal penalties. Yet, crime statistics don’t seem to reflect…

On the radio, DJ Suleyma wants to fill a cultural hole for Latinos in St. George

KUER @kuer.org · 14h

From social services to casual hangouts, southwest Utah lacks organizations dedicated to Hispanic and Latino residents, says Washington City resident Desai Madrigal. buff.ly/gVQam0q b

As a radio host and event organizer, Suleyma Plancarte wants the next generation to enjoy cultural spaces she longed for while growing up in southwest Utah.

Shutdown layoffs and uncertain leave policy add to ‘chaos’ for Ogden IRS workers

KUER @kuer.org · 15h

Can employees take time off without being furloughed during the shutdown? There's no straight answer. It’s led some to be on the safe side, even if it means canceling doctors’ appointments.

Nearly 1,500 Treasury employees were laid off nationwide. In Ogden, some at the IRS still working for pay are worried about being furloughed if they take any time off during the shutdown.

Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says

KUER @kuer.org · 15h

One informant described Wade Lemon, the target of the investigation, as “the most corrupt person he has known,” according to a report by the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

The Utah Investigative Journalism Project obtained a 160-page investigative report into Wade Lemon by the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The report details allegations of illegal and unethical…

Since 2020, Utah lawmakers have leaned into bills that increase criminal penalties

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KUER @kuer.org · 17h

Since 2020, #utleg has passed 165 bills increasing criminal penalties and only 34 decreasing them. It tells us a lot about the state’s approach to crime.

An analysis by the Utah Defense Attorney Association found that the Legislature passed 165 bills over the last five years to increase criminal penalties. Yet, crime statistics don’t seem to reflect…

The shutdown is a mixed bag for Ogden IRS workers, but restaurants feel the pinch

KUER @kuer.org · 17h

The Trump admin threatened layoffs as part of the pressure to reopen the gov’t. Some local IRS workers say they’ve gotten notices.

Federal workers make up a good portion of customers at downtown restaurants. With furloughed workers spending less, business owners are worried.

Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says

KUER @kuer.org · 18h

The 2018 state case involved a guided hunt for Trump Jr., where a bear was allegedly baited. The settlement reduced guide Wade Lemon’s felony charge to a wildlife violation infraction.

The Utah Investigative Journalism Project obtained a 160-page investigative report into Wade Lemon by the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The report details allegations of illegal and unethical…

The shutdown is a mixed bag for Ogden IRS workers, but restaurants feel the pinch

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KUER @kuer.org · 19h

Layoffs, furloughs and the threat of either have federal employees keeping a tight hold on their wallets. These Ogden businesses are feelin’ it.

Federal workers make up a good portion of customers at downtown restaurants. With furloughed workers spending less, business owners are worried.

Since 2020, Utah lawmakers have leaned into bills that increase criminal penalties

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

The Legislature spent the last 5 years passing bills that increased criminal penalties. How has Utah crime looked over that time?

An analysis by the Utah Defense Attorney Association found that the Legislature passed 165 bills over the last five years to increase criminal penalties. Yet, crime statistics don’t seem to reflect…

WATCH LIVE: 2025 St. George mayoral debate with Michele Randall and Jimmie Hughes

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

Live NOW: The St. George mayoral debate between Michele Randall & Jimmie Hughes. Here's a livestream link 👇

KUER will have online coverage of the St. George mayoral debate on Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m. MT.

WATCH LIVE: 2025 St. George City Council debate with Tanner, Larsen, Leavitt and Aldred

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

Live NOW: The 2025 St. George City Council debate. Here's a livestream link buff.ly/2dxP0dO

KUER will have online coverage of the St. George City Council debate between Michelle Tanner, Natalie Larsen, Jami Leavitt and Greg Aldred on Monday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 p.m. MT.

Trump admin takes another swing at reviving St. George’s Northern Corridor Highway

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

What happens if the Northern Corridor is approved again? Conservation groups say they are prepared to sue again.

The proposed road through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area has been a long-fought tug-of-war between administrations, courts, Congress and the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise.

Shutdown layoffs and uncertain leave policy add to ‘chaos’ for Ogden IRS workers

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KUER @kuer.org · 1d

1,446 workers were laid off from the Department of the Treasury nationally. Union leaders don’t know how many in Ogden. What they do know is that there is lots of uncertainty.

Nearly 1,500 Treasury employees were laid off nationwide. In Ogden, some at the IRS still working for pay are worried about being furloughed if they take any time off during the shutdown.

On the radio, DJ Suleyma wants to fill a cultural hole for Latinos in St. George

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

St. George’s Juan 106FM show “Las Mañanas con Suleyma” is a bullhorn for what resonates with southwest Utah’s Latino community – something the host says the area lacked in the past.

As a radio host and event organizer, Suleyma Plancarte wants the next generation to enjoy cultural spaces she longed for while growing up in southwest Utah.

Hunting guide, who counts Trump Jr. as a client, behaved badly for years, Utah says

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KUER @kuer.org · 1d

The allegations of illegal behavior go back a decade, but prosecutors have only been able to bring charges on just 3 different hunts.

The Utah Investigative Journalism Project obtained a 160-page investigative report into Wade Lemon by the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The report details allegations of illegal and unethical…

Meet Alexey, Utah’s champion wingsuit flying quantum scientist

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

Yes, you still need a 🪂., but with a wingsuit, you can rocket across the sky at 200 miles an hour after exiting the ✈️. Would you try it?

Alexey Galda's day job works in quantum computing. But he applies his scientific know-how as an edge in wingsuit flying competitions like the USPA National Skydiving Championships going on now in…

The shutdown is a mixed bag for Ogden IRS workers, but restaurants feel the pinch

KUER @kuer.org · 1d

Shutdowns affect more than workers. All the small businesses that are a part of their day also feel the squeeze. Like in downtown Ogden. It’s an IRS town, after all.

Federal workers make up a good portion of customers at downtown restaurants. With furloughed workers spending less, business owners are worried.

On the radio, DJ Suleyma wants to fill a cultural hole for Latinos in St. George

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KUER @kuer.org · 1d

Suleyma Plancarte isn’t just a DJ.

“She's gone to great lengths to be very, to try and connect the Latino community.”

As a radio host and event organizer, Suleyma Plancarte wants the next generation to enjoy cultural spaces she longed for while growing up in southwest Utah.