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SCOTUS Utah Case Is a Loss for Environmentalists

Court unanimously allows railway from oil fields in the northeast to move forward

(Newser) - The Supreme Court delivered a loss to environmentalists on Thursday in a closely watched case out of Utah. In a unanimous verdict, the court gave its blessing to a proposed 88-mile-long railway that would connect oil fields in remote northeastern part of the state to national rail lines, reports...

Utah Student Vanished in 1973. His Remains Have Been Found

Remains found last year are those of 23-year-old college student Douglas Brick, who vanished in '73

(Newser) - "On October 12, 1973, Douglas Brick walked out of his dorm ... and vanished." That's how the University of Utah starts the tale of one of its most famous former students, a 23-year-old senior from Pocatello, Idaho, who seemingly disappeared into thin air more than five decades ago,...

White House Cuts Uranium Mine's Review to Just 2 Weeks

Such reviews generally take a full year

(Newser) - The Department of the Interior on Monday announced it will expedite the environmental review of a uranium mine in Utah, aiming to finish in 14 days. The Deseret News calls that "astounding"; the New York Times reports such reviews typically take a year to complete. A federal press...

German Hiker Dies After Fall in Utah

The 77-year-old man was pronounced dead after falling on a rugged trail

(Newser) - A German man died after falling while hiking at Arches National Park in Utah, authorities said Wednesday, per the AP . The National Park Service identified the hiker as Rudolf Peters, 77, from Haltern am See in western Germany. Peters was hiking the Windows Loop, a trail known for its...

Salt Lake City Responds to State Ban on Pride Flags

Pride flag is one of 3 new official versions of city flag

(Newser) - The capitals of Utah and Idaho have responded to state bans on flying "unofficial" flags like the Pride flag on government property by making Pride flags official. In Salt Lake City, the city council unanimously approved three new official city flags on Tuesday, hours before the flag law kicked...

Utah's NHL Team Picks an Unusual Name

Salt Lake City hockey fans will be watching the Mammoth

(Newser) - The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. As the AP reports, owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise's permanent name on Wednesday morning after more than a year of fan input and voting. "From Day 1, we committed that this...

One State Is Best in America for 3rd Year Straight

US News & World Report puts Utah at the top of its list

(Newser) - For the third year in a row, the Beehive State has topped the list of America's best US states to live in, per US News & World Report's annual rankings. To suss out the most (and least) competitive contenders, the outlet looked at all 50 Nifty using 70-plus...

Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 7 in Multiple States

CDC investigating source after cases found in a half-dozen states from Missouri to Utah

(Newser) - A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, the CDC reported Monday. According to the agency, cases have appeared in Missouri (two), and one each in Florida, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah, and Wisconsin, per the AP . All infections, which occurred...

Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper Arrested Again

Wanda Barzee allegedly violated sex offender registry rules

(Newser) - Wanda Barzee, who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart in 2002 with her husband Brian Mitchell, was arrested Thursday after allegedly violating her parole. As a sex offender, the Utah 79-year-old is not allowed to visit certain protected areas, including public parks. The Salt Lake City Police Department says Barzee was arrested after...

States Where EV Drivers Save the Most, Least Money

Washington leads the pack, with Connecticut in last

(Newser) - Not having to pay high gas prices is a big reason many drivers switch to electric vehicles, and a new study by Texas electric company Payless Power finds that the savings is more pronounced in some states. The study crunches data on fuel and charging costs across the US and...

2 People Fall to Their Deaths at National Park

Their cat survived 380-foot fall from lookout point at Bryce Canyon

(Newser) - Two people found dead at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah apparently climbed over a safety railing at the park's Inspiration Point before falling to their deaths, authorities say. Officials identified the man and woman as Matthew Nannen, 45, and Bailee Crane, 58, the New York Times reports....

7-Year-Old Takes His Little Sister for a 10-Mile Joyride

Cops say boy was driver of car that ended up in South Ogden, Utah; 5-year-old sister was passenger

(Newser) - The Deseret News reports on the latest news out of South Ogden, Utah, with one succinct sentence: "A 7-year-old took a car for a joyride." Police there say they received a call on Sunday morning about a vehicle not staying in its lane, and when they finally tracked...

10 States That Pay Most (and Least) for Housing

At top of WalletHub's list: Hawaii, where owners spend more than 50% of income on housing costs

(Newser) - If you've been priced out of buying a home over the past few years, the latest analysis out of WalletHub may help you narrow your options down. The site looked at the cost of mortgages and home energy expenses in all 50 states in the US to figure out...

Blast Destroys Building at Utah 'Rocket Ranch'

Sheriff's office says initial investigation found no fatalities at Northrop Grumman test site

(Newser) - An explosion at Northrop Grumman's remote rocket testing site in northern Utah destroyed a building Wednesday. Officers found no injuries or fatalities in their initial investigation of the wreckage, according to the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office . "However, as with all ongoing investigations, details may change,"...

The Best States to Work From Home
The Best States to
Work From Home
Apr 13, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

The Best States to Work From Home

Delaware is No. 1 for telecommuters, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Most Americans believe the COVID pandemic is now over, including companies that have been trying to get workers back into the office—but working from home is still going strong. Telecommuting is more viable in some states than others, however, based on WalletHub's latest ranking , which used a...

Iconic Film Fest Ditches Utah After Nearly 5 Decades

Sundance will make the move from Park City to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027

(Newser) - For nearly a half-century, Utah has hosted the Sundance Film Festival, which kicked off in the resort town of Park City. Now, the Beehive State is bidding adieu to the iconic event, as it was announced Thursday that, after "countless meetings" and multiple presentations, Boulder, Colorado, has been chosen...

Utah Poised to Be First State to Ban Fluoride
Utah Will Be First State
to Ban Fluoride
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Mar 11, 2025 1:00 AM CDT

Utah Will Be First State to Ban Fluoride

Governor says he will sign bill prohibiting its addition to public water

(Newser) - Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he will sign a bill banning the addition of fluoride to public water systems, though the Republican admitted it's an issue he doesn't "care that much about." The state will be the first to ban the use of the mineral, which...

Reservoir Find Solves a 20-Year-Old Disappearance

Body in submerged SUV in Utah belongs to Steven Willard Anderson, last seen in 2004

(Newser) - The remains of a man who disappeared more than 20 years ago when he was on his way to his family's cabin have been found inside a submerged car in a Utah reservoir, reports the AP . The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that human remains recovered...

37-Year-Old Hiker Falls to Death at Zion

Canadian was visiting the park with his mother

(Newser) - A Canadian hiker was found dead Sunday after an apparent plunge in Zion National Park in Utah. Fire and rescue personnel found the 37-year-old man in the early morning after receiving a report, per ABC News . He'd apparently been hiking the milelong Canyon Overlook Trail on the east side...

Man Buried by Avalanche: 'Most Violent Thing I've Ever Felt'

Hunter Hansen is rescued by his own brother after being smothered by snow in Utah's Logan Canyon

(Newser) - Two brothers were lucky to make it to Christmas after a Tuesday avalanche nearly took out both of them. Hunter and Braeden Hansen were enjoying a Christmas Eve backcountry adventure on their snowmobiles in Utah's Logan Canyon, near the Idaho border, at about 8,400 feet elevation, per a...

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