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The latest Utah news from Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.

Rep. Chris Stewart reintroduced a bill that would create Utah’s sixth national park, as well as codify the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument boundaries.

Moab and Grand County voted in a joint meeting Tuesday to put an indefinite pause on new licenses for ATV events, as well as rental, sales and tour companies. They also put a new 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on the vehicles, which will likely apply in residential neighborhoods.

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020.

Despite a rocky year, Salt Lake County is projecting a budget surplus for 2021. Mayor Jenny Wilson said that is largely because the county was able to deal swiftly with 2020’s many curveballs, which included five emergency declarations, an influx of new activity for some departments and a near-complete shut down for others.

Election Day is Nov. 3, and Utah voters have already begun receiving their ballots by mail. Looking for the how, when and where on voting in Utah? KUER has rounded up the details on how to cast your ballot during the 2020 election. For more information about the candidates and issues Utahns will weigh in on, check out KUER's election coverage of the major statewide races plus constitutional amendments.

The latest Utah news from Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020.

Over 20 cities in Utah are trying to build a nuclear power plant in eastern Idaho. The Carbon Free Power Project would replace the energy those towns will lose when coal plants shut down, but there’s a big financial risk that comes with investing in the $6 billion project.

At a debate Monday, Rep. Chris Stewart, R-UT, Democrat Kael Weston and Libertarian Robert Latham discussed their stances on health care, the environment and the coronavirus pandemic.

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, October 19, 2020.

After an unsuccessful run for Utah attorney general in 2004, Democrat Greg Skordas is challenging Republican incumbent Sean Reyes for the position. Skordas said he’s running because he believes the AG’s office has a “for-sale sign” on its door.

Registering to vote for people with a Utah driver license can be done online, but there are a few more steps if you don’t have one. Here’s what to do.