From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation, as well as other partners, are working hard to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and to also make it easier for wildlife and fish to make their important annual migrations.…

Utah Lawmakers Open Legislative Session with Focus on Key Issues By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Utah lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week with ambitious plans to tackle education reforms, energy innovation, and election security.  With only 45 days to pass hundreds of bills, leaders are working to balance the state’s strong…

From Governor Spencer Cox   SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 23, 2025) — Gov. Cox delivered his 2025 State of the State address tonight in the Utah House Chamber, calling on Utahns to unite behind a vision of building a stronger, more prosperous future for the state. Emphasizing the theme “Built here,” Gov. Cox outlined key…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — February is the best time of the year to see America’s national bird here in Utah. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles…

Utah lawmakers will pass 100s of bills during the 45-day general session. By Jeff Parrott, 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.   The Utah Legislature will gavel themselves into session for their 45-day…

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 to as ‘living in limbo.’ By Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims…

“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 statement Wednesday evening. By Jeff Parrott, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform…

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 investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. Some of the animals illegally killed included:…

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 I work together to craft policies and establish budgets for programs and services that affect all Utahns. As I consider bills and policy initiatives, I want to ensure your concerns…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Utah firefighters, including members of the Cedar City Fire Department, are en route to California to assist in battling one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in recent history.  The deployment is part of a coordinated response under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to waterfowl hunting in Utah, as well as the harvest rules for bears, cougars and furbearer species, and a few other items during a public meeting on Thursday.   Waterfowl hunting and falconry…

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 CITY, UT—Governor Spencer Cox and Utah underage drinking prevention leaders celebrate the state’s 12th annual Parents Empowered Month. The awareness month, declared by former Governor Herbert in 2013 and renewed…