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3 Takeaways From Utah’s 5-2 Win Over Sabres

After four days off, the Utah Hockey Club returned from their break in dominant fashion, taking down the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Saturday.

Why Utah leads the way in 'golden gigs'

A recent study, which looked at retirees who have side hustles, found Utah leads the way in earnings from those jobs at $825 a month.

Utah Tries a New Water Strategy

Amid drought and demand, the state is trying to circumvent the “use it or lose it” policy and change its water rights system.

Utah’s mostly civil 3rd District debate turns sour after rebuke during final handshake

The debate between the Republican and Democrat vying to be the next representative for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District on Thursday was fairly civil with few tense exchanges or rebuttals — that is, up until its final moments.

Understanding Utah’s hiring struggles in a competitive job market

In April, The Wall Street Journal ranked Utah as the hottest job market in the country. That said, a recent study by WalletHub found Utah to be among the top five states struggling the most with hiring employees.

Utah vs. TCU prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 8 picks

The Utah Utes (4-2) meet a fellow Big 12 opponent when they host the TCU Horned Frogs (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN, at 10:30

How do I vote in Utah? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Utah.

Court decision gives Australian football player Juan Diego opportunity to play in varsity games

A federal judge issued an injunction on Thursday against the Utah High School Activities Association. It suspended a rule that restricts foreign student-athletes from competing at the varsity level.

Utah man shot, killed driver in road rage confrontation, laughed to dispatchers, charges say

A Salt Lake man was charged Thursday with murder in a brutal road rage shooting death. Police say the man forced another driver off the road and then shot at his vehicle 15 times at close range — killing the driver while he was still in his seat belt.

The Jewish Quarterback at a Mormon College

When I met Retzlaff on campus a couple of days later, I told him about the earnest Mormon’s concern over his compliance with Jewish law, and he laughed. “That’s fandom,” he told me. Retzlaff, who wore sweats and a Star of David necklace,

Utah Hockey Club and Bruins take the ice for non-conference matchup

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club take on the Boston Bruins in a non-conference matchup. Utah has a 1-0-0 record in home games and a 3-1-1 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club are second in league play with 20 total goals (averaging 4.0 per game).

Utah launches guaranteed college admissions program

The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy visiting fellow Adam Kissel told The Center Square that guaranteed admissions is better regarded as a program for schools to increase tuition money.

Golf Helps Drive Growth In Southern Utah

Boasting 14 courses in a 20-mile radius while hosting the state’s first PGA Tour event since 1963, Greater Zion has turned from desolated desert to golf destination.

Utah ranks 5th among top energy-efficient states

A CNET survey found that 93% of Americans are concerned with inflation, with 37% emphasizing extreme concern. Costs of gas (54%) and utilities (41%) were among the top five payments that consumers were shocked by price-wise when looking at monthly bills.

Utah man thanks teens, first responders for saving his life

In late August, when 49-year-old Farris Child collapsed at his son’s track meet, the two teens who started CPR on him were scared to death. They had taken a CPR class the year before in school but said nothing could have prepared them for those moments Child appeared to be

Utah family asking for help following their cat being thrown from car on I-215

A Utah family is asking for the public's help following their family cat, Rocky, being thrown from a car on Interstate 215 in Cottonwood Heights.

New Mexico vs. Utah State prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 8 picks

The New Mexico Lobos (2-4) take on a fellow MWC foe when they visit the Utah State Aggies (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. The matchup will be

At Utah water summit, updates on the Colorado River, Great Salt Lake and property taxes

House Speaker Mike Schultz hosted lawmakers for a water policy summit where he urged his colleagues to ensure efforts are taken to help the state deal with growth

Laura Johnson, Rod Hall face off in race for Utah state school board District 3

Utah Forward candidate Laura Johnson faces off against Republican Rod Hall for the Utah Board of Education District 3 seat.

Phil Lyman asked Utah Legislature to force ‘illegitimate’ Gov. Spencer Cox off the 2024 ballot

Phil Lyman asked his Utah House colleagues this week to convene an emergency session of the Legislature to disqualify Gov. Spencer Cox from the 2024 ballot. The suggestion was swatted down by House Speaker Mike Schultz.

Utah Colleges Could Face Huge Cuts in 2025

Utah’s house speaker is warning that the state’s 16 public colleges and universities could face 10 percent cuts when the Legislature meets in 2025. Mike Schultz, a Republican, told The Salt Lake Tribune on Tuesday that he’s asked leaders of the institutions to come up with the cuts in order to make college degrees more affordable,

Utah HC hit with brutal Sean Durzi injury update

The Utah Hockey Club has started the season with a 3-1 record, but was just dealt a major setback with an injury to Sean Durzi.

Enrollment at Utah's public colleges, universities up 4.32% over 2023

The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual enrollment data, and the numbers are encouraging for all eight institutions under the USHE umbrella.

12-year-old Utah golfer hits hole-in-one at Junior PGA Championship

"Something that keeps me motivated is like all that hard work has paid off and so I just wanna keep practicing and keep getting better," said Emery Johnson.

What are the bowl projections for BYU and Utah midway through the season?

National pundits weigh in on what the Cougars’ and Utes’ postseason could look like after both teams have played six games

Nicholas Rossi confirms true identity for first time; judge denies bail in rape case

Nicholas Rossi, a man facing separate rape charges in Utah County and Salt Lake County, testified Wednesday that he moved to the United Kingdom and changed his name to Arthur Knight because he had multiple people threatening his life and the lives of his family following his advocacy work — not

Bill to combat 'child torture' introduced in Utah State Legislature

In response to high-profile and horrific incidents involving abused children in Utah, lawmakers will advance a bill to make "child torture" a first-degree felony crime.

R.I. con man Nicholas Alahverdian admits in court that he lied, faked his own death

The former child advocate, who spent years on the run in Europe and faces two rape charges in Utah, testified that he made up new identities to avoid death threats from two Rhode Island politicians

CFPB's Chopra pans so-called 'Chopra doctrine' of expanding authority

Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said his tenure at the agency could be characterized as simply reading statutes rather than finding novel ways to enforce regulations.

Nicholas Alahverdian admits his identity during rape case hearing in Utah

The international fugitive from Rhode Island who faked his death admits in court he is indeed Nicholas Alahverdian.

ICYMI: Utah Faces Anaheim Tonight; Sean Durzi Out Long-Term

The big headline on Utah HC's off-day Tuesday will provide an early test to the club's depth just four games into the season.

Evacuations hold for Utah’s largest wildfire of the season

The Yellow Lake Fire continues to burn Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as evacuations hold in place. Here's the latest updates.

Isaac Wilson, Utah look to take down TCU

Standout quarterback Cameron Rising has experienced more misfortune, and Utah's season is teetering on a downward slope.

Utah Hockey Club wraps up road trip vs. Anaheim

After dropping their first-ever game, the Utah Hockey Club returns to the ice Wednesday in Anaheim to face the Ducks at the end of a 4-game road trip.

Health Officials warn Tooele County residents to avoid outdoor activities due to air quality

The Tooele County Health Department is warning residents in the county to avoid physical activity outdoors due to poor air quality caused by a fire at the Tooele County landfill.

Big 12 power rankings: Where do BYU and Utah come in at the midseason point?

The Cougars continued to roll last week, while the Utes fell again — both in the standings and the power rankings.

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