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Death row inmate Ralph Menzies has died. At the time of his death, his competence to face execution was still being debated in court.
Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies dies of natural causes
Menzies’ September execution had been postponed while the courts debated whether he could still be sent to the firing squad due to his declining health and mental state.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Death row inmate Ralph Menzies has died. At the time of his death, his competence to face execution was still being debated in court.
At the end of the day, saving 💧 costs 💰. Some cities have more to throw at conservation than others.
Utah has county-by-county water goals. Is your county hitting them?
Around half of Utah’s counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it’s hard to save water in Utah.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At the end of the day, saving 💧 costs 💰. Some cities have more to throw at conservation than others.
It's just a book deal, it's not a presidential ploy says the governor. His book has been in the works for 2 years, Cox says.
Cox has a higher profile and a book deal. No, he’s ‘not running for president’
On the same day that NPR aired a national interview with Gov. Spencer Cox, he reiterated his worries about political polarization and batted aside speculation about his political future.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's just a book deal, it's not a presidential ploy says the governor. His book has been in the works for 2 years, Cox says.
As 2026 creeps closer, some Utahns may be worried about finances in the not-too-distant future. What are your biggest concerns?
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November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As 2026 creeps closer, some Utahns may be worried about finances in the not-too-distant future. What are your biggest concerns?
“Chaos is what we are experiencing right now,” the Senate president said of this year’s redistricting and lawmakers’ ongoing consternation over ballot initiatives.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“Chaos is what we are experiencing right now,” the Senate president said of this year’s redistricting and lawmakers’ ongoing consternation over ballot initiatives.
Remember what it was like moving out of your folks’ place and figuring out all the adult stuff? It’s kind of the same deal when you’re a new city.
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Remember what it was like moving out of your folks’ place and figuring out all the adult stuff? It’s kind of the same deal when you’re a new city.
With the redrawn map, a more progressive candidate could go far, one political scientist suggests.
Redistricting set off a scramble. Utah’s new 1st District race now has 5 candidates
Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With the redrawn map, a more progressive candidate could go far, one political scientist suggests.
FYI, over half of 11 to 12-year-olds in the U.S. have a 📱
’Tis the season for gift giving. Should parents get their kid a smartphone?
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
FYI, over half of 11 to 12-year-olds in the U.S. have a 📱
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Weber Housing Authority is crossing its fingers that it's found a spot for its deeply affordable housing project: an office building in Roy.
The project was originally proposed for the former Aspen assisted living building in Ogden.
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The project was originally proposed for the former Aspen assisted living building in Ogden.
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Weber Housing Authority hopes it’s found a home in Roy for supportive housing project
It’s not a done deal, but the housing authority hopes to close on the property before the year ends — and ahead of a deadline before losing $1 million in funding.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Weber Housing Authority is crossing its fingers that it's found a spot for its deeply affordable housing project: an office building in Roy.
The project was originally proposed for the former Aspen assisted living building in Ogden.
www.kuer.org/race-religio...
The project was originally proposed for the former Aspen assisted living building in Ogden.
www.kuer.org/race-religio...
Cox for president? He says nope.
Cox has a higher profile and a book deal. No, he’s ‘not running for president’
On the same day that NPR aired a national interview with Gov. Spencer Cox, he reiterated his worries about political polarization and batted aside speculation about his political future.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Cox for president? He says nope.
The LDS mission age change has changed some lives. We spoke to 3 young women who are immediately taking the opportunity.
These 3 women are reimagining their futures with the LDS mission age change
Young women are celebrating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ change in the minimum age to go on missions. For some, it’s opened new horizons to explore.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The LDS mission age change has changed some lives. We spoke to 3 young women who are immediately taking the opportunity.
“I know a lot of people are upset at the judge's decision,” Cox told reporters. “I think it was the wrong decision.” Hence, the supermajority will appeal it.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“I know a lot of people are upset at the judge's decision,” Cox told reporters. “I think it was the wrong decision.” Hence, the supermajority will appeal it.
For many families, kids having cell phones is out of necessity. But it’s possible to stay connected without the bells and whistles.
’Tis the season for gift giving. Should parents get their kid a smartphone?
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For many families, kids having cell phones is out of necessity. But it’s possible to stay connected without the bells and whistles.
State Sen. Nate Blouin and Luis Villarreal have entered the chat.
Redistricting set off a scramble. Utah’s new 1st District race now has 5 candidates
Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
State Sen. Nate Blouin and Luis Villarreal have entered the chat.
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It'll cost more for international tourists to visit Utah's national parks starting Jan 1st.
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service)
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, covering entrance, standard amenity, and day-use fees.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It'll cost more for international tourists to visit Utah's national parks starting Jan 1st.
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Critics of Utah's challenged air quality aren't impressed with the streamlining push, calling it "a mistake in terms of regulating various sources of pollution."
Utah expands its streamlined ‘Permit By Rule’ to cover 7 new industrial activities
A House bill from the last legislative session required the Division of Air Quality to assess whether a Permit by Rule process could be applied to additional Utah industries to reduce lengthy…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Critics of Utah's challenged air quality aren't impressed with the streamlining push, calling it "a mistake in terms of regulating various sources of pollution."
There isn't any info on the special session agenda, but it's likely to deal with details and deadlines for redistricting and the 2026 election. "That's what the attorneys are looking at now," says Gov. Cox.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
There isn't any info on the special session agenda, but it's likely to deal with details and deadlines for redistricting and the 2026 election. "That's what the attorneys are looking at now," says Gov. Cox.
To smartphone or not to smartphone (or dumb phone)? That is the parental gift-giving question.
’Tis the season for gift giving. Should parents get their kid a smartphone?
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
To smartphone or not to smartphone (or dumb phone)? That is the parental gift-giving question.
Speaker Schultz, Senate President Adams, Gov. Cox and GOP lawmakers are “fully united” in appealing the judge’s redistricting map ruling.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Speaker Schultz, Senate President Adams, Gov. Cox and GOP lawmakers are “fully united” in appealing the judge’s redistricting map ruling.
4 counties — Carbon, Duchesne , Uintah and Wayne — really demonstrate the wins and the stumbles of Utah's 2030 water goals. buff.ly/dt5W91H
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
4 counties — Carbon, Duchesne , Uintah and Wayne — really demonstrate the wins and the stumbles of Utah's 2030 water goals. buff.ly/dt5W91H
The change promotes more equity in missions, but women would still serve for 18 months, compared to 2 years for men.
LDS Church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18
The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months,…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The change promotes more equity in missions, but women would still serve for 18 months, compared to 2 years for men.
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After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association. n.pr/3Xd6tLb
Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association. n.pr/3Xd6tLb
One consequence of starting a new city? There's been a glut of new building permits filed as people rush to get in before any new rules are made. buff.ly/V4PUj94
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
www.kuer.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One consequence of starting a new city? There's been a glut of new building permits filed as people rush to get in before any new rules are made. buff.ly/V4PUj94
The Democratic side of the race for the new 1st District is getting crowded.
Redistricting set off a scramble. Utah’s new 1st District race now has 5 candidates
Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis…
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Democratic side of the race for the new 1st District is getting crowded.