Citing dire wildfire conditions across the state, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox last week sent a strong message of caution to Utahns when he issued an executive order enacting a statewide fireworks ban through July 5. The order set a sweeping “default” ban that prohibited personal fireworks ...
Gov. Spencer Cox’s statewide ban on fireworks through July 5 due to the state’s extreme wildfire conditions left room for municipalities to make their own firework designations in consultation with local fire departments. In turn, several Utah County cities have released information on ...
Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Prosecutors will aim to show during the ...
The goal of a prison sentence in Utah is to balance accountability with public safety. The Utah Sentencing commission at outlines three primary evidence-based goals for all criminal sentencing: 1. Risk management: Imposing a sanction that holds the individual accountable and incapacitates ...
As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented and daring event succeeded. Two decades ago, I set out to write a book about the events known as the ...
The largest electricity provider in the state activated a relatively rare power shutoff protocol last week, temporarily cutting energy service for over 7,700 customers. Should Utahns expect more of them as one of the most wildfire-prone seasons continues in Utah? It depends. Rocky Mountain ...
