Bigger fires require more firefighters and more money. And the latest outlook expects Utah’s bad fire conditions to continue through August.
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This week’s hearing in Provo is focused on determining whether the state has enough evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, to go to trial.
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Utah cites multiple noncompliance issues against Provo Canyon School's Springville campus, and says all services must end by Aug. 6. The school has 15 days to request a hearing.
When Jeff Strong's son left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it sparked difficult questions about faith, family and why so many people are leaving. RadioWest talks with Strong about his book "Torn" and the growing divide many Latter-day Saint families are navigating.
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If water levels drop much lower than they are now, hydropower generators inside Glen Canyon Dam could be forced to shut down.
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Technically, state and federal laws don't allow AI programs to handle prescriptions. But Utah officials waived those requirements, and the federal Food and Drug Administration has signaled it doesn't plan to intervene.
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Getting outside during summer break offers big benefits for kids. But as climate change warms Utah, it can be tricky for parents to balance safety and outdoor play.
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Utah's largest wildfire has killed cattle, destroyed grazing land and left ranchers facing years of recovery. For one Piute County family, the damage extends far beyond the flames.
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Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered Sunday as courageous public servants who left a lasting impact through their work. The three were killed outside Grand Junction, Colorado, while battling flames on the Colorado-Utah line.
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In a five-day preliminary hearing starting July 6, prosecutors will lay out their evidence against Tyler Robinson. When it is over, Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case will proceed to trial, with the death penalty on the table if heRobinson is convicted.
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As Democrat Ben McAdams heads into November, his win is adding new political uncertainty to any effort by Republican lawmakers to ask voters to weaken the state's independent redistricting commission.
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The Declaration of Independence may fit onto one long piece of parchment paper, but a lot went into drafting it. A team from Utah helped create a new digital tool that lets readers dig into all the details.
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As the Cottonwood Fire burned across Beaver and Piute counties, residents of Junction and Circleville found themselves preparing for the possibility of evacuation. Their experiences offer a firsthand account of how two small communities responded as the nation's largest wildfire approached.
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