Will Trump’s reelection mean déjà vu for Utah’s national monuments? Those who live near them are bracing for another battle.
January 19, 2025
The shifting political landscape has shaped, reduced and reshaped Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — an ongoing fight that an area business owner refers…
Why Pete Hegseth — Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick — is now closer to being confirmed
January 18, 2025
“Our military is in need of a change agent who will challenge the status quo,” Sen. John Curtis, Utah’s newest U.S. senator, said in a…
Over 1,000 fish and wildlife illegally killed in Utah in 2024
January 16, 2025
From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — A total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and…
Sen. Vicker’s Pre-Session SURVEY
January 13, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Utah’s 45-day legislative session starts January 21 and runs to March 7, 2025. This is the time when my colleagues and…
Utah Firefighters Join Efforts to Combat Devastating California Wildfires
January 10, 2025
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Utah firefighters, including members of the Cedar City Fire Department, are en route to California to assist…
Utah Wildlife Board approves changes to waterfowl, bear hunting in Utah and other items
January 10, 2025
From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to waterfowl hunting…
Gov. Cox and advocates celebrate achievements reducing underage drinking, set sights on 2025 during Parents Empowered Month
January 10, 2025
Statewide underage drinking prevention campaign reaches an estimated 1.1 million Utahns in 2024 From Michelle Schmitt, Utah Dep. of Alcoholic Beverage Services SALT LAKE…
Utah Senate Majority Caucus Announces 2025 General Session Priorities
January 7, 2025
From Aundrea Peterson, Utah Senate Salt Lake City – Utah’s history is defined by resilience and ambition—a place where towering mountains and expansive deserts…
Red Cross of Utah calls for urgent blood donations as winter storm cancels hundreds of blood drives
January 7, 2025
Blood supply critically strained as over 5,000 donations go uncollected in Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, threatening patient care and emergency medical response. From Keith Paul,…
CURTIS SWORN IN AS UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR UTAH
January 3, 2025
From Adam Cloch, For Iron County Today Washington, D.C. – Today, John R. Curtis was sworn in as the United States Senator representing Utah. Senator Curtis—a…
DWR stocks more than 12.8 million fish throughout Utah in 2024
December 27, 2024
By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — In an effort to enhance fishing and boost native fish populations,…
It’s official: Federal agencies reverse approval for controversial Northern Corridor Highway
December 23, 2024
Decision lauded by conservation groups, lambasted by Utah Gov. Cox, Washington County officials By Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune St. George• It’s official.…