Vanessa Hudson
KUER News & All Things Considered intern-
Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters that the president is right to be cautious about mail ballots, but Utah has worked hard to maintain its system. -
There was one dissenting vote on the recommendation from the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. The higher ed budget reinvestments were mandated by the Legislature. -
College students are about to flood back to BYU, the University of Utah and other Beehive State schools. Meaning, it’s a ripe time for scammers to act. -
Deer, elk and fish face food scarcity, death and poor water quality after a wildfire has burned its course. -
The initial power outage last week, caused by the Monroe Canyon fire, lasted for 30 hours. Garkane Energy Cooperative Incorporated will start more permanent repairs to power lines Aug. 6. -
The money would help target eight House Districts and two Senate Districts next year, including seats held by Sens. Dan McCay and Kirk Cullimore and Rep. Jordan Teuscher. -
At the Utah Spaceport Exploration Committee’s inaugural meeting, members discussed first steps toward building a facility for spacecraft here in the state. -
Anyone over 18 now has to buy a hunting or fishing license to hike, bike or even bird watch at 25 Wildlife or Waterfowl Management Areas in Northern Utah. -
The Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety work together to keep roads free of debris, but state officials are reminding people to properly secure their loads before driving. -
Gov. Spencer Cox wants Utahns to celebrate Pioneer Day responsibly, “especially when it comes to fireworks with the drought that we're having and the fire danger that is out there,” he said. -
Mayor Erin Mendenhall said Salt Lake City has made “tremendous progress” on its safety plan, but she’s disappointed that the Legislature hasn’t acted on more recommendations. -
While officials in Kerr County, Texas, face scrutiny over the timeliness of flood alerts, an expert in Utah says the state is prepared when it comes to natural disasters.
