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Ralph Menzies appears during his commutation hearing before the parole board as he petitions to stop his execution by firing squad, seen here at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Aug. 13, 2025.

Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies dies of natural causes

Menzies’ September execution had been postponed while the courts debated whether he could still be sent to the firing squad due to his declining health and mental state.

Morning Brief: Nov. 26, 2025

KUER's morning headlines for Nov. 26, 2025

These three young women now plan to go on an LDS mission at age 18. Left to right: Jocelyn Shuler, Ava Pettijohn and Emmy Jensen.

These 3 women are reimagining their futures with the LDS mission age change

Young women are celebrating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ change in the minimum age to go on missions. For some, it’s opened new horizons to explore.

Andi Beadles, executive director of Weber Housing Authority, inside the former Aspen assisted living facility in Ogden, Jan. 10, 2025.

Weber Housing Authority hopes it’s found a home in Roy for supportive housing project

It’s not a done deal, but the housing authority hopes to close on the property before the year ends — and ahead of a deadline before losing $1 million in funding.

Evening Brief: Nov. 25, 2025

KUER's evening headlines for Nov. 25, 2025

Gov. Spencer Cox responds to a reporter’s question during the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conference held at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 25, 2025.

Cox has a higher profile and a book deal. No, he’s ‘not running for president’

On the same day that NPR aired a national interview with Gov. Spencer Cox, he reiterated his worries about political polarization and batted aside speculation about his political future.