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March 28, 2023

Utah Republicans pushing to stop Chinese influence

Utah State Rep. Candice Pierucci (R) on how China has influenced legislation in the state

March 27, 2023

China influenced Utah legislation during long-running campaign: report

The Associated Press is reporting that China has been running a successful influence campaign targeting lawmakers in the state of Utah.

March 26, 2023

Utah parent calls Bible 'porn' in reaction to school's ban on sexually explicit books

A Utah parent filed a request to ban the Bible from a public school because of its sexual content in the wake of state legislation prohibiting pornographic books in schools.

March 24, 2023

Why are US lawmakers debating to bring back firing squads as a method of capital punishment?

Idaho lawmakers recently passed a bill that would authorize the use of firing squads if lethal injections drugs are unavailable. Other states have also authorized firing squads.

March 24, 2023

Utah's new laws restricting social media access for children focus on time limits, parental approval

Two Utah laws, set to take effect in March 2024, will significantly restrict access to social media for children under the age of 18 as concerns surrounding kids' mental health surge.

March 23, 2023

Utah school district considers Bible ban under new 'sensitive materials' law

The Davis School District in Utah received a parental complaint about the Holy Bible in December, putting the religious text under committee review for removal.

March 22, 2023

Utah gets official new flag after Governor Cox signs bill, executive order

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a new bill and executive order giving the state an official new flag, which features a beehive at its center and red, white and blue colors.

March 20, 2023

Suspect fatally shot after opening fire on Utah police officers

A Utah man was fatally shot after opening fire on police officers who were responding to a road accident. The man shot one officer in the leg; injury was not considered life-threatening.

March 20, 2023

Utah man accused of kidnapping, assaulting 13-year-old girl after luring her on Snapchat

Danny Dinh, 23, of Utah was arrested after allegedly posing as a teenage girl on Snapchat in an attempt to lure a 13-year-old girl to a park before sexually assaulting her.

March 19, 2023

Rescue video captures Florida man saved from flooded southwest canyon, 2 friends killed identified

Utah DPS video shows moments a hiker from Florida was rescued from a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona border. Ed Smith told rescuers what happened to his friends.