In a courtroom he described as “severely understaffed,” one judge didn’t finish all the cases on his growing calendar, and immigrants are getting less time to find an attorney.

Ogden residents were peeved when the price to drop off trash at the Weber County Transfer Station more than doubled. Now another dump has ridden to the rescue.

After residents complained about brown water in 2025, consultants found that mineral buildup likely caused the discoloration and are advising the city on how to flush the issue out.

The term “school crosswalk” is missing from traffic code definitions and Utah’s driver handbook, and police departments phrase things differently when posting about it on social media.

West Valley City, home to an ICE field office and the state’s largest Hispanic and Latino population, had the most arrests of any Utah city this fiscal year.

Back in March, the city council agreed to test three Flock cameras. But after hearing concerns from residents and Gov. Spencer Cox, they called it off.

Law enforcement agencies that collaborate with ICE can request reimbursement and bonuses, thanks to funding from the Big Beautiful Bill. At least two in Utah have signed on.

The recent nuclear power symposium in Ogden is one part of Utah’s ongoing outreach to get residents as excited about nuclear as the state’s leaders and some in the business community.

DACA renewals are taking months longer than usual, costing some recipients their jobs. Temporary Protected Status and asylum are also harder to come by as the Trump administration continues to overhau...

The Utah State Tax Commission found about 1,500 people it thinks have illegitimate out-of-state registrations. That number could double once the system has been running for a year.

Activists in Salt Lake City are tracking flights so people know where their loved ones are headed, and a group in St. George is working on doing the same.

More independent bookstores have opened than closed in Utah. It’s part of a national indie bookstore boom, even though reading for fun is on the decline.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak in five states hasn’t been detected in Utah. But one Ogdenite who’s had symptoms for weeks went to the doctor three times before getting an order for the proper test for th...

Swamp coolers use less electricity and are more often found in older homes. But they can only cool the air so much when the mercury climbs to triple digits.

Flanked by Utah’s delegation, Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah Speaker Mike Schultz, the president again reduced the boundaries and protections of the two monuments. Conservationists and tribal leaders worry...

Regardless of whether the man in the video was evading arrest, courts have ruled that ICE can only enter homes without a warrant in a justifiable circumstance, such as a risk of public danger.

KUER spent an afternoon in the courtroom to observe larger hearings and gauge when immigrants were ordered deported for not showing up to court.

Beyond looking cool, the new designs share a common theme to make them easily identifiable as Utah plates.

There’s no good time to lower a reservoir, said one researcher, but this is “probably the least bad time.”

Getting a payout is tricky, but investigations and enforcement are a priority because of the high costs.

Sen. Lee’s office cited a report from an anti-immigration nonprofit that’s been criticized for its methodology. A clear-cut number is a tug-of-war between who’s counted, the taxes paid and the costs o...

According to the New York Times, Salt Lake City is reportedly one of seven warehouses the agency plans to sell or give away. ICE paid $145 million for the building in March.

The city set up rules for data centers months before Box Elder’s Stratos Project sparked outrage. Washington County also has a zoning update in the works.

Since early 2025, the Department of the Treasury in Utah has had 1,660 fewer employees. Other industries have expanded enough to swallow the impacts of federal cuts.

Other lawsuits using the National Environmental Policy Act are playing out across the country. One in Maryland compelled the Department of Homeland Security to begin an environmental review.

Box Elder County rejected two referendum applications seeking to put the commissioners’ decision on the massive Stratos Project data center to a vote. Opponents have vowed to appeal.

So far, PFAS testing has found levels below the EPA limit in the vast majority of Utah systems. But more money for testing could be on the way.

It’s been a year since the new Marshall White Center opened in Ogden. Many families have qualified for reduced-cost memberships, but what exactly is free is still in question.

There’s a ton of braille, and patrons can borrow popular audiobooks or request specific ones be recorded. It’s not just about reading, but connection and training the ear.

Doubling the number of judges could cut the wait time in half, depending on how quickly they work, but a speedier process is a double-edged sword.

The mayor of Ogden Valley City says they’re stuck — they can’t raise taxes or cut services, but need to balance their budget. Spring Lake is in a similar conundrum.

The owner of the water rights indicated that they will refile at a future date. Protesters who paid the $15 fee will not get their money back, and comments will not carry over to any future applicatio...

Opponents are filing grievances with the Division of Water Rights. The state engineer will consider those and might hold a hearing before deciding whether to approve the water right’s change of use.

“We will ensure that the development is done responsibly and in a manner that protects the best interest of the Box Elder County and its residents,” the commission said in a statement.

The stated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy is to ask people if they have kids and let them make arrangements. But advocates say planning is still a good idea.

Utah water managers are previewing a grim outlook for the months ahead, with most of the state already in severe drought.

Utah stopped public water fluoridation in May 2025. While the health effects aren’t immediate, dentists and oral health advocates aren’t waiting for the cavities to pile up.

Thinking about taking the plunge? Electric vehicles are five times more popular in Utah than they were five years ago, and charging infrastructure has also improved.

The billboards are part of an education campaign under Gov. Spencer Cox’s Operation Gigawatt. There is science behind the claim, but critics think it’s unfair.

Naming the newly incorporated city has brought out a lot of strong feelings. Residents can share their preferences in a survey, but city council has the final say.

Ogden changed its original proposal after business owners raised concerns over employee parking and quick visits. The city council will consider the new plan at its April 14 work session.

Utah State University’s new Natural Fiber Hub brings together experts on all kinds of fibers. The goal is to reduce reliance on polluting plastics in things like clothing and construction.

June 2 is the deadline for communities to officially enroll in Utah Renewable Communities. Participating customers will pay $4 a month toward new clean energy sources in the West.

In terms of what’s driving fear in Hispanic and Latino communities, advocates like Ogden-based LUPEC still point to Trump administration rhetoric, instead of actions on the ground.

When Utah’s Brighter Adoptions unexpectedly closed its doors, it left more than a dozen families in the lurch and without answers. Those families say negligence sank the agency and blocked their way t...

Having the World Men’s Curling Championships in town builds on Ogden’s Olympic legacy. But when the games come back to Utah, curling may have outgrown Ogden.

Deputies release many immigrants who lack legal status with just a local charge or warning, but ICE can also request that they take someone into custody.

The fatal blow came from Senate District 15, currently held by Democratic Sen. Kathleen Riebe. The Republican-backed repeal group had no margin for error, as it only met the minimum district threshold...

Last year, Utah was the first state to pass a law allowing small-scale plug-in solar at home. Now, similar bills have popped up in more than 25 other states.