National pause on visas may hurt Utah’s Dual Language Immersion programs

The U.S. Department of State put a temporary pause on interviews and appointments for J, F and M visa applicants on May 27. It includes those applying for the J1 Exchange Visitor Program for teachers. The Utah State Board of Education says this delay “ …

Utah maintains top credit rating as Moody’s affirms Aaa status amid strong growth, innovation

SALT LAKE CITY — Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed Utah’s Aaa credit rating, citing the state’s robust economic growth, strong fiscal governance, and low debt levels. The agency announced Monday that Utah’s financial outlook remains stable, with the highest …

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The WISE Initiative gets seniors discussing a more elderly-friendly Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox’s WISE Initiative focuses on the four pillars of aging well: Wealth, Independence, Security, and Engagement for Utah’s senior residents. After announcing his recommendations for Utah’s proposed $30.6 billion 2026 fiscal year budget, …

Utah quiere una educación más enfocada en carreras. Esta escuela en Kaysville es el modelo

You can find an English-language version of the story here. — El interior del Catalyst Center del Distrito Escolar de Davis no se parece al de una preparatoria típica. No hay muchas filas ordenadas de pupitres. En su lugar, hay simuladores de vuelo, un …

WHAT IT MEANS: Utah Lands RB Bell

Utah's new running backs coach, Mark Atuaia, is focusing on securing bigger backs, and the Utes have successfully landed LaMarcus “Bam” Bell after he reopened his recruitment. Previously committed to Oregon State, Bell chose Utah due to the strong …

Utah lawmakers challenge AI moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

SALT LAKE CITY — Some Utah lawmakers are pushing back on a piece of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Utah State Legislature members, including leading House Republicans, have voiced their opposition to a specific measure in the bill creating …

Utah County government buildings remain closed after bomb threat

PROVO — Multiple government buildings in Provo remained closed on Tuesday after police cleared a bomb threat. Utah County Communications Manager Richard Piatt said a county employee received a phone call from a man who claimed there was a bomb in the …

Utah death row inmate’s attorneys file appeal in Utah Supreme Court

SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies have filed an appeal with the Utah Supreme Court challenging a ruling that he is competent to understand why he could be executed.  The appeal follows state prosecutors’ request for a …

Despite weight loss surgery, patients still report feeling stigmatized, Utah study found

SALT LAKE CITY — The way we speak to others about their weight can have a greater impact on both their mental and physical health, even after losing weight. That’s the conclusion of a study conducted at the University of Utah.  The study, published in …