Utah County

Over the last couple of years, the ideological split in the Republican party has become more apparent.

Another avian influenza outbreak was confirmed earlier this year. The virus spreads easily among birds, but people don’t need to worry about themselves.

It is illegal to post campaign signs on government property like roads and overpasses. A Utah lawmaker wants to fine campaigns when signs show up.

The money comes from the bipartisan infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed last November.

David Leavitt said he wants to continue charging low-risk, nonviolent offenders less aggressively. His challengers have pledged a more forceful approach.

The mounting criticism against the Republican county attorney comes from former prosecutors, law enforcement and GOP delegates.

Twenty-nine states, including Utah, have reported Avian flu outbreaks to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The latest Utah news for Monday evening, April 18, 2022.

The latest Utah news for Monday morning, April 18, 2022

County Attorney David Leavitt did not secure enough convention votes to head to the primary, but gathered enough signatures to qualify.

Salt Lake County stagnated while Utah County was ranked 10th nationally in growth.

Schools in Utah and Washington counties are seeing some of the highest growth. Other districts, not so much.