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1,362 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities in Utah County as of Q2
Caroline Elizabeth Kneedler Despain Woodbury & Ybarra 05/27/2025 Claine Snow Claine Snow 05/20/2025 Jaxson Joseph Stewart - 05/20/2025 Matthew D. Hendricks Dexter and Dexter Attorneys at Law, PC 05/20/2025 Nathan Bair Nathan Bair 05/20/2025...

One killed after semitruck crashes on Interstate 80 near Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY – One person was killed after a semitruck veered off the road, crashing on Interstate 80 near Salt Lake City Sunday, according to the Department of Public Safety. At approximately 9:20 a.m., the DPS said a semitruck was traveling...

Deer Creek Fire in southeastern Utah explodes in size to 4,000 acres
LA SAL, Utah — A new fire that sparked Thursday in the southeastern Utah town of La Sal has grown to over 4,000 acres in just hours, forcing county officials to tell nearby residents to evacuate the area. The Deer Creek Fire, estimated to be lover...
Here's the Utah city where homes are priced the highest
Given that Utah is the ninth most expensive housing market in the United States according to a new University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report, just how much does a typical home cost in cities around the state? The 2024-2025 edition...

Wildflower wonders in Utah: Where to see the best blooms this season
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve probably noticed — Utah’s wildflowers are putting on a show. “Witnessing the change of seasons up here is so miraculous,” Lexi Dowdall, spokesperson for Alta Ski Area. Wildflowers are plants...

Helicopter rescues USU employee after horse accident in Uinta Mountains
Summit County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Skyler Talbot said the accident happened the afternoon of July 8. The adult male victim was on a survey project for the Utah Division of Natural Resources and Utah State University about 1.5 miles north...

Have camera, will travel: Local photographer brings art to Brookings Summer Arts Festival
By John KubalThe Brookings Register BROOKINGS — Art and the joy of adventure: that’s the theme the photographs of Casey Goodwin is bringing to booth No. 119 at the 2025 Brookings Summer Arts Festival. “I’d like to say that every print in there has...
Utah State AD Diana Sabau departs for Maryland
Utah State University Athletic Director Diana Sabau is set to leave Logan later this month to become the next athletic director at the University of Maryland, capping a two-year tenure with USU Athletics. Sabau, who has served as Utah State’s vice...

Utah Men’s State Am: All 64 match play qualifiers and their pairings are set
Washington native Noah Schone’s 7-under card won him the No. 1 seed in stroke play at the Utah Men’s State Amateur Championship on Tuesday, as 64 match-play qualifiers were decided at Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Brigham City and at Logan Country...

Mountain West birth rates continue to drop after two decades of decline
In the past two decades, Mountain West states have seen the sharpest declines in birth rates. Fertility rates are declining nationwide as families decide to have children later or not at all. But Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho,...

Utah dance studio owner charged with sexually abusing young students
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — An Eagle Mountain man who owned a dance studio in Cottonwood Heights was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing young clients. Marc Edgar Alexander Cameron, 46, "used his position of trust as a dance instructor to prey upon...

Utah State Announces AD Diana Sabau Leaving Logan For Maryland
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State University is once again without a full-time President or a Director of Athletics after Diana Sabau stepped down to accept a position at the University of Maryland. Utah State announced the move on Wednesday, July 9. “I...

Around Utah: Economic indicators demonstrate cautious optimism for Utah growth
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the June 2025 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool...

Numerous Boise State players receive preseason all-Mountain West recognition
The majority of Boise State’s offensive and defensive starters were placed on Athlon Sports' preseason all-Mountain West teams. Twenty-one Broncos received recognition from the publication, including 10 first-team selections. Quarterback Maddux...

29029 Trail Race expected to crowd Rob’s and Mid Mountain trails July 10–12
Photo: Photo by Alessio Soggetti PARK CITY, Utah — Local trail managers are warning hikers and bikers to brace for heavy traffic on Rob’s and Mid Mountain trails this weekend as the 29029 Trail Race rolls into town Thursday through Saturday. The...

Commission won’t reconsider Rocky Mountain Power’s rate hike, calls request ‘offensive’
The Utah Public Service Commission won’t reconsider its decision on Rocky Mountain Power’s rate increase request, with commissioners saying they were offended by how the state’s largest utility worded its review request. Arguing that Utah...

University of Utah picks a new logo to avoid confusion with other ‘U’ schools
This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state. People in Utah readily recognize the signature block U that represents the University of Utah....
An ‘emblem makeover’? University of Utah unveils new institutional logo
The University of Utah unveils new institutional logo featuring a pair of red interlocking U's. The new logo echoes Utah emblem that has been used by Ute athletic teams in recent years. The standalone block U will continue to be used on the hill...
I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I'd recommend to first-time travelers.
2025-07-10T13:04:02Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I visited all 63 major US national parks and have found that some are best for...

$42B Carson Group acquires Aveo Capital, expanding Rocky Mountain footprint
The latest firm to adopt the Carson Wealth brand in Colorado marks the RIA's 15th deal in 2025 while adding $608 million in assets. Carson Group is continuing to accelerate its inorganic growth strategy as it buys another independent firm in...