Utah

Politics 5 days ago

Red state treasurer reveals why state financial officers have 'obligation' to combat ESG, DEI

Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks spoke to Fox News Digital about bringing meritocracy and fiduciary responsibility back to markets and investments.

Politics 6 days ago

GOP lawmakers target online pornography, propose interstate ban on obscene content

Two Republican lawmakers hope to define the term "obscene" while also targeting the transmission of pornographic material across state lines.

Product Recalls May 12

Undeclared eggs, soy, milk prompts recall of gluten-free baked goods

A gluten-free bakery has recalled 16 products because they may contain undeclared eggs, soy and milk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here are details.

Utah May 7

Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws

Boise and Salt Lake City have both adopted the Pride flag – or a slight variation of it – as official symbols as of Tuesday night, effectively circumventing state law.

Drugs May 6

Bondi announces one of largest fentanyl seizures in US history

Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced one of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history with the seizure 409 kilos of fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilos of fentanyl powder.

True Crime May 6

Convicted Elizabeth Smart kidnapper flashes huge smile in new mugshot for Utah's sex offender registry

Wanda Barzee, who was convicted of helping kidnap Elizabeth Smart and holding her captive for nine months, was seen smiling in her most recent Utah sex registry mugshot.

Police and Law Enforcement May 3

Wanda Barzee, one of Elizabeth Smart's captors, arrested on alleged sex offender violation

Wanda Barzee, who was convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, was arrested in Utah for violating the terms of her sex offender status by going to a park.

Missing Persons April 27

Child abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart warns of 'terrifying territory' for today's kids

"America's Most Wanted: Missing Persons" is hosted by FOX News Channel Emmy Award-winning anchor Harris Faulkner. It aims to find missing people and reunite them with family.

Crime April 20

Mexican nationals arrested while transporting 180,000 rounds of ammunition from Utah to Colorado

Two Mexican nationals were arrested in Colorado last month while hauling nearly 200,000 rounds of ammunition from Utah to Pueblo, Colorado, officials said.

US April 19

Motorist arrested after allegedly trying to run driver of Tesla off the road at high speeds: report

A Utah man was arrested after troopers say he allegedly tried to run a Tesla driver off the interstate at speeds of over 100 mph.

Police and Law Enforcement April 9

Three Americans transferred from Congo to US, one arrested in Utah, charged with coup to overthrow government

Three Americans sentenced to life in prison in Congo were transferred to the U.S., and another was arrested in Utah in connection with an armed coup to overthrow DRC government.

Missing Persons April 7

Missing Utah woman’s phone provides ominous update after disappearance in remote canyonlands

Emily Wolfe, 34, was last seen March 31 in northern San Juan County in Utah, with authorities announcing a grim update on Monday.

Politics April 7

H2Go: How experts, industry leaders say US hydrogen is fuel for the future of agriculture, energy, security

PNWHA president Chris Green said, "Hydrogen has a lot of dexterity as a molecule, and it can be used for a host of different things."

Crime April 6

Adopted daughter among 2 teen girls charged with murder of woman found butchered in Utah vacation rental

A teen girl and her friend where charged with murdering the girl's mother. Andreea Mottram, 47, was found stabbed to death in a Utah vacation rental.

Missing Persons April 2

Tourist vanishes after leaving Utah airport to backpack in mountains

Police in Utah are asking for the public's help to find a man who traveled from Finland to the state, but has not been heard from in weeks.

Lifestyle March 30

Ruby Franke abuse pushes Utah to shift money, power from mommy bloggers to child influencers

Disgraced Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke's eldest daughter, Shari Franke, has taken action to help protect other kids with a new child actor law in her home state with HB 322.

Utah March 29

Utah bans LGBTQ+ pride flags, MAGA flags, other unapproved flags in government buildings, schools

Utah became the first state to prohibit LGBTQ+ pride flags from being displayed at government buildings and schools after the governor declined to reject the measure.

Wild Nature March 24

Utah driver injured after smashing into turkey on the interstate, sending it through the windshield

A Utah man is OK after a turkey crashed through his windshield while he was driving over the weekend, killing the wild animal.

Politics March 23

Former GOP Rep. Mia Love dead at 49 after battle with cancer, family says

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, died on Sunday at the age of 49 after battling brain cancer, according to her family.

Crime March 23

Utah nurse accused of murder, faking patient's terminal cancer diagnosis to claim $1M insurance policy: report

Police in Utah have arrested a nurse after she allegedly tricked a patient into thinking she had terminal cancer and killed her in an effort to collect life insurance money.

Robbery - Theft March 20

Man allegedly attempts to rob Utah bank with note on stolen paper, claiming he has a bomb: report

Police in Utah arrested a 36-year-old man after he allegedly attempted to rob a bank by passing a note that claimed he had a bomb and wanted $20,000 placed in the bag.

Crime March 10

Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station

A man is in custody after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman, only to have his attempt thwarted by the victim who slipped a note to a witness at a southern Utah gas station.

Sports March 4

GOP senator calls out Dems' reported pro-women attire at Trump speech after blocking trans athlete bill

Democrat congresswomen are reportedly planning to wear pink to protest Trump at his joint address just one day after blocking a bill to protect female athletes.

Crime March 4

Utah mommy blogger Ruby Franke's power, public image allowed child abuse to go 'unchecked': expert

Disgraced parenting blogger and mom of six Ruby Franke's "power" and public image" allowed her crimes against her children to go "unchecked," according to a defense attorney.

True Crime March 3

Husband of Ruby Franke, mommy blogger turned child abuser, says he will never ‘stop loving her’

Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke's husband says he has 'regrets' after his wife's descent into chaos. Ruby pleaded guilty to abusing two of her children in 2023.

Politics March 1

Former GOP Rep. Mia Love's brain cancer no longer responding to treatment: daughter

Mia Love, who served two terms in the House of Representatives as the first Black Republican congresswoman, will no longer receive cancer treatments, her daughter said.

True Crime February 24

Witness saw Brian Laundrie acting 'like a lunatic' 2 weeks before Gabby Petito murder, FBI files reveal

Gabby Petito's killer boyfriend Brian Laundrie was seen acting "like a lunatic" two weeks before he killed her in Wyoming, according to notes from the FBI.

True Crime February 18

Utah mom accused of killing National Guard husband enters plea as police search for body

Utah mom Jennifer Gledhill, who is accused of killing her husband in September 2024, has pleaded not guilty as the search for her husband's body continues.

True Crime February 17

Gabby Petito told her ex she was scared to leave Brian Laundrie but wanted to, just before murder: new doc

Days before her murder in Wyoming, Gabby Petito told her ex she was planning to leave Brian Laundrie but was afraid of what he might do, docuseries reveals

True Crime February 14

Valentine’s Day poison plot that left husband of children's book author dead fueled by greed: docs

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three accused of killing her husband, previously tried to poison him twice before his death, including once on Valentine's Day, court records say.