UTAH STATE CAPITOL

Jun 08 2026SPORTS

Kids In Utah Need a Play Fair Chance

Utah kids grow up in a place that prizes teamwork, hard work and family. Youth sports are one of the best teachers for those values. But many families can’t afford to let their children join a team. A new effort called Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is here to change that. It will bring together nonp

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Why Utah’s Defense Work Matters More Than You Think

Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when people picture America’s military strength. Yet behind the scenes, the state quietly powers a big chunk of the nation’s defense. Over 14, 000 workers in Utah alone are tied to the Sentinel missile program, a project meant to upgrade outdated

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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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May 16 2026OPINION

Youth Voices Unite: A Call to Action for Safety and Support

Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl

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May 16 2026WEATHER

New York prepares for quick weather flip

Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Stormy Winds, Heavy Rains and a Heat Spike Hit Staten Island

Staten Island will see a mix of strong breezes and wet weather this week. In the afternoon, gusts may reach 40 miles per hour across much of the area. That same day, a slow‑moving cold front will bring widespread showers and possible thunderstorms from the evening into Friday. The heaviest

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Summer shifts in Utah’s politics: new faces, old problems

Utah’s courts are getting a refresh. Three new justices will join the state Supreme Court by fall, making their appointments the fastest turnover in recent memory. This sudden change comes after new judge positions were created and a resignation opened the door for fresh appointments. The governor a

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Staten Island trains workers to spot suicide and overdose risks at the same time

Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Digital School Alert: Utah Students and Parents on Guard After Canvas Hack

Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Religion and School Rules: Utah’s New Path

Utah lawmakers are moving forward with rules that let teachers talk about how faith shaped America’s past. The new laws do not require prayers or religious instruction, but they open classrooms to discussions about the Bible, the Ten Commandments and other holy books as historical documents. The

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