Granite School District Addresses DOGE Allegations on COVID Relief Fund Misuse

Granite School District is pushing back against recent allegations regarding the misuse of COVID-relief funds, specifically claims that the district spent $86,000 on accommodations at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during an educational conference. The allegations surfaced as part of an initiative led by Elon Musk through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims … Read more

Utah Author Publishes Book Inspired by Her Battle with Heart Failure

Book lovers, mark your calendars—Utah-based author Erin Stewart is set to release her latest young adult novel, Every Borrowed Beat, on March 11. This deeply moving story explores life, loss, and the power of second chances through the journey of a teenage heart transplant recipient. Stewart will be celebrating the book’s launch with a special … Read more

Federal Operation in Salt Lake City Leads to 13 Arrests, Gang Ties Suspected

A coordinated law enforcement effort in Utah led to the arrest of 13 individuals on Feb. 16, with multiple agencies working together to detain several alleged gang members now in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Rocky Mountain Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed that four of those arrested … Read more

Arizona Proposes $2,500 Payout for Each Deported Migrant

Arizona lawmakers have introduced a controversial bill that would reward law enforcement agencies with a $2,500 incentive for each undocumented immigrant they arrest and whose detention results in deportation. Bill Overview State Senator Jake Hoffman, who is sponsoring the bill, stated that the legislation is designed to allow local law enforcement to detain and transfer … Read more

Northern Utah Braces for More Snow Showers Until Thursday Night

Happy Thursday, Utah! Winter made its presence felt today, with snowfall blanketing the northern half of the state and creating challenging travel conditions. Morning Snow & Road ConditionsEarly morning rain transitioned to snow before sunrise, leading to a slippery and slow-moving commute. Snow showers have continued throughout the day, particularly in Davis and Weber Counties … Read more

How Utah Lawmakers Could Change the Judiciary: 7 Key Proposals

Utah lawmakers are considering a series of proposals that could significantly alter the state’s judicial system, from changes to the Supreme Court’s structure to adjustments in how judges are evaluated and retained. The proposed reforms come after high-profile court rulings last summer that overturned legislative measures, prompting calls for judicial review from key legislative leaders. … Read more

Pam Bondi: ‘New DOJ’ Has Strong Case Against NY for Shielding Illegal Immigrants

New York state is embroiled in a legal showdown with the federal government over a controversial law that critics say shields undocumented immigrants from deportation. The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department, challenges the state’s Green Light Law, which allows undocumented individuals to obtain driver’s licenses while restricting federal access to DMV records. Governor Kathy … Read more