Five indicted in Salt Lake City for alleged drug trafficking after narcotics seizure
Five people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City on drug trafficking charges after authorities seized about 52 pounds of narcotics last month. The cases involve both U.S. citizens and Mexican nationals allegedly distributing methamphetamine,…
Analysis: Utah one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Beehive State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Utah is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Utah small businesses see legislative wins in 2026 session
Utah’s recent legislative session resulted in several wins for small businesses. Key bills lowering taxes and blocking new mandates advanced or became law. Final decisions from Governor Cox are expected soon.
Utah’s Senator Mike Lee joins brief backing Trump’s citizenship order
America First Legal filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court, joined by Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Jim Jordan, and other lawmakers, backing President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 addressing birthright citizenship.
Venezuelan national indicted for alleged sex trafficking operation linked to transnational group
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted Jorge Luis Tejera, a 40-year-old Venezuelan national, on charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
Utah small business group warns against Senate Bill 211’s impact on insurance costs
Utah has earned a reputation as one of the leading states for business, but new legislation is raising concerns among small business advocates.
Utah listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Beehive State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Utah is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Utah Department of Transportation selects preferred route for Heber Valley Corridor
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Heber Valley Corridor, naming Alternative B as its preferred option for improving transportation in the area.
Five-mile stretch of southbound I-15 set for overnight closure Jan. 9–10
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced that southbound Interstate 15 in Davis County will be closed for several hours on the night of Friday, January 9, through early Saturday, January 10.
Utah collected $7.2 billion in income taxes in 2024
In 2024, Utah collected a total of $13.4 billion in state taxes, with $7.2 billion coming from income taxes—a decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year.
South Carolina woman pleads guilty in Utah ski pass wire fraud case
A woman from South Carolina has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after selling fraudulent “discounted” ski and snowboard passes for Utah resorts.
Analysis: Utah one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Beehive State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Utah is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…