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5 key Utah redistricting issues to watch in 2026

As states across the nation broke into a redistricting arms race ahead of the 2026 elections, Utah got a new congressional map through a court-ordered redistricting process stemming from a yearslong lawsuit alleging gerrymandering and a violation of Utahns’ rights to reform their government ...

Man arrested after allegedly firing round in Provo road rage incident

A man was arrested last week after allegedly engaging in a road rage incident and firing a round at a vehicle while a victim fled the location. Hamilton Molina Tabanico, 30, of Orem, was arrested by Provo police on suspicion of attempted murder, a second-degree felony; aggravated assault, a ...

Man arrested after firing at officers in Spanish Fork

Police exchanged fire with a suspect at a Spanish Fork residence after responding to a domestic violence call Saturday before placing him into custody, according to reports. The incident, which occurred just after noon, prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order in a Spanish Fork ...

New year begins with low snowpack levels in Utah County, statewide

Coming into focus at the start of the new year is a record shortage of snow in the Wasatch Mountains that could have serious impacts on the region’s water supply. According to the Utah Division of Water Resources, about 95% of the state’s water comes from snowpack, filling the ...

Former Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for county commission

Michelle Kaufusi wasted little time turning the page following the end of her eight-year run as Provo mayor. She announced via social media Friday that she filed to run for Utah County Commission in 2026. Her new bid comes on the heels of a narrow loss to former state Rep. Marsha Judkins in ...