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Law enforcement agencies that collaborate with ICE can request reimbursement and bonuses, thanks to funding from the Big Beautiful Bill. At least two in Utah have signed on.
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Gregory Bull/AP, fileThe federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among those who rely on its water. Even farmers not facing cuts are struggling to plan what to plant and how much due to the uncertainty. -
Mark Schiefelbein/APThe court filing Friday comes after a federal judge in Boston handed down a new decision blocking President Donald Trump's order for two weeks. The whipsawing legal battle unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots could have major ramifications for the midterms.
Can anyone own the word Mormon? The LDS Church is suing podcaster John Dehlin over his use of the term, raising a bigger question about who gets to use the word and what it means today. "RadioWest" explores the complicated history of Mormon and its evolving meaning.
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Nevada's lawsuit against the Interior Department marks a major shakeup for water management across the seven states in the river basin. -
As of this spring, half of U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. In Utah, three schools have the option. -
Utah lawmakers are looking toward the 2027 legislative session to place guardrails on how AI is used in election campaigns. -
The federal government will cut back Arizona, California and Nevada's water allocations after years of state-level negotiations. Cities in the Phoenix and Tucson areas will be the hardest hit. -
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere. But a growing number of U.S. public schools are now encouraging a new strategy: Bringing AI into the classroom, partly so students can see its shortcomings. -
Fluctuating prices mean changing strategies. Last year it was eggs; this year it’s beef and produce. -
Growing public concerns about water, air quality and the Great Salt Lake are pushing Utah leaders to consider tougher data center regulations in 2027. -
The Pac is back with a new lineup. Oregon State and Washington State remain, while six new football programs join: Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State and Fresno State. -
The governor is scheduled to meet the press at 10:00 a.m. MDT on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2026.
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