By Jay Wittwer, Parowan Volunteer Firefighter As wildfire seasons continue to grow longer and more intense across the West, residents of Southern Utah must recognize that living near open lands, cedar forests, pinyon juniper terrain, and sagebrush areas comes with increased wildfire risk. Iron County communities are especially vulnerable due to dry conditions, seasonal winds,…

The move comes after the state of Utah received an unprecedented amount of protests, citing concerns about water supplies and the Great Salt Lake. By Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources With this year’s record low snowpack, low water levels are top of mind for many Utahns. Drought impacts many things, including fish and wildlife species. If you are planning some fishing trips this year, here are a few things to consider before you head out. How…

From Taylor Bentley, U.S. House of Representatives Celeste Maloy office Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management approved the construction of the Northern Corridor highway, advancing a long-delayed transportation project critical to Washington County’s growing communities. The project will connect Washington Parkway and Red Hills Parkway, allowing traffic to bypass downtown St. George and improving…

By Andrew Campanella, National School Choice Awareness Foundation When some people think about K–12 school choice, they often picture families in large metropolitan areas touring dozens of schools in search of the right fit. That certainly happens, but education options for families in Utah and across the country are continuing to evolve. A new survey…

From Aundrea Peterson, Utah Senate SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Legislature will convene in a special session called by Gov. Cox to address urgent issues following recent court rulings that have introduced uncertainty into established election processes and address legislation from the 2025 session. “Utahns deserve a stable, transparent and accountable process for redistricting,…

Dear Fellow Utahns, As we navigate the fallout from Utah’s redistricting debacle, I want to speak directly to you. Like many of you, I am deeply unhappy-frustrated, even— with how this mess played out. Naive promises of “fair maps” and “bipartisan reform” through initiatives like Better Boundaries and Prop 4 have inevitably resulted in a…

By Casey O. Anderson, former State Senator By ignoring the Independent Redistricting Commission requirements and selecting a congressional map personally submitted by liberal activist organizations, Judge Gibson has created a textbook case of judicial gerrymandering that violates Proposition 4, dilutes the votes of thousands of Utahns, and manufactures standing for an immediate counter-suit.  Impacted citizens…

By Adam Cloch and Dilan Maxfield, Office of Senator Curtis Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act, which would make anyone earning $1 million or more from any source of income ineligible for unemployment benefits. “The federal government must be responsible stewards of taxpayer money.…

By Adam Cloch and Dilan Maxfield, Office of Senator Curtis Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the Western United States. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen…

From Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.  …

From Jason Gardner, Utah State Tax Commission   SALT LAKE CITY (April 4, 2025) – The Utah State Tax Commission is warning taxpayers about a fraudulent letter circulating in Utah that falsely claims the recipient owes unpaid state taxes. The letter, designed to resemble an official government notice, threatens legal action, liens, or asset seizure…