Utah News Dispatch

Students work in an art class at Wasatch Junior High School in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Education

You’re not imagining it: Your kid’s school supplies cost more this year

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Aug 3, 2026

High school students unlock magnetic locking pouches containing their phones after class with a newly established a phone-free policy in 2024. After the success of cellphone bans nationwide, state lawmakers are turning to legislation restricting how much time students can look at screen.

Education

States move to limit classroom screen time

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 27, 2026

The Bears Ears buttes, namesake of the Bears Ears National Monument, are pictured on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

Politics

Maps show new reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante boundaries

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 21, 2026

Air thick with particulate pollution and fog hangs over Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The AQI at the time was listed at 130 according to AirNow.gov, and the National Weather Service had issued a dense fog advisory.

Environment

Utah’s air pollution cocktail linked to preterm birth, study says

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 17, 2026

Emergency Department at Intermountain Medical Center is pictured on July 10, 2026.

Weather

Extreme heat is coming to Utah this week. Doctors urge caution

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 11, 2026

Transmission lines lead away from the coal-fired Intermountain Power Plant near Delta, Utah on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Business

This cost-sharing model could have saved Utah Rocky Mountain Power customers $21M, study says

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 10, 2026

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, talks to media during a press conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Environment

After Utah data center controversy, Curtis calls for federal transparency standards

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 9, 2026

Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a press conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on the final night of the legislative session, Friday, March 6, 2026.

Politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox steps away from Pride month declaration, joining other Republicans

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jun 4, 2026

Water levels in Lake Mead have fallen as the Colorado River dwindles, threatening the water supply for cities and farmers in the West.

Environment

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: May 11, 2026

A portrait of Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby hangs in the sheriff’s office in December 2021.

Town & County

Wasatch County sheriff under criminal investigation for actions tied to Kouri Richins trial

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Apr 24, 2026

Protesters rally in support of Proposition 4 in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

Politics

Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law falls short after losing signatures

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Mar 27, 2026

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson listens as Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a press conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on the final night of the legislative session, Friday, March 6, 2026.

Politics

Utah lieutenant governor says SAVE Act would ‘hurt Utah voters’ as Sen. Lee leads its charge

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Mar 23, 2026

Utah News Dispatch

Education

You’re not imagining it: Your kid’s school supplies cost more this year

Education

States move to limit classroom screen time

Politics

Maps show new reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante boundaries

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Environment

Utah’s air pollution cocktail linked to preterm birth, study says

Weather

Extreme heat is coming to Utah this week. Doctors urge caution

Business

This cost-sharing model could have saved Utah Rocky Mountain Power customers $21M, study says

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Environment

After Utah data center controversy, Curtis calls for federal transparency standards

Politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox steps away from Pride month declaration, joining other Republicans

Environment

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

Town & County

Wasatch County sheriff under criminal investigation for actions tied to Kouri Richins trial

Politics

Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law falls short after losing signatures

Politics

Utah lieutenant governor says SAVE Act would ‘hurt Utah voters’ as Sen. Lee leads its charge

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