Senator Mike Lee led several Senate colleagues in raising concerns over perceived bias in a Federal Judicial Center manual’s treatment of climate science topics. Their letter requests answers about neutrality safeguards within judicial education resources.
The Board of Emery County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 21 about utility-scale solar projects in Castle Dale. Residents can attend in person or join online via Zoom. The hearing aims to gather community input regarding future solar developments.
Utah received $1.6 billion in total public pension contributions, ranking it 34th in the United States in 2024, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
A Senate committee has advanced bipartisan legislation from Senators John Curtis and Amy Klobuchar aimed at improving gate safety following several fatal accidents involving unsecured gates. The proposed law would require federal adoption of consumer product safety standards for large gates.
A Mexican national has been indicted in Salt Lake City on drug trafficking and immigration charges following a major seizure of fentanyl pills by local authorities. The suspect’s next court appearance is set for June as part of ongoing federal efforts against organized crime.
A federal grand jury has indicted Angelo Mark Garcia for allegedly possessing a firearm as a restricted person following an early morning shooting in downtown Salt Lake City where two people were injured. Authorities say evidence includes video footage showing Garcia firing multiple rounds near several individuals.
A Utah physician has been indicted on charges related to importing unapproved drugs from China and selling them to patients without proper labeling or FDA approval. Authorities allege over 200 people received these substances between February 2024 and April 2025.
A Mexican national living illegally in Utah has been sentenced to five years for drug distribution and unlawful reentry into the United States. Authorities seized nearly eight kilograms of methamphetamine during a controlled operation.
A Chinese national living illegally in Utah was sentenced after trying to check an undeclared gun at Provo Airport. Federal officials found both a revolver and ammunition during security screening before discovering additional cash concealed within her luggage.
Senator John Curtis joined bipartisan colleagues in issuing a statement reaffirming congressional support for NATO on Apr. 9. The group emphasized ongoing legislative backing for alliance commitments while warning against reduced American involvement.