Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s
Utah faces a quiet crisis every winter when thick, dirty air gets trapped over the valleys. The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking size worsens that pollution while hurting local jobs and natural habitats. Meanwhile, homeowners watch their power bills climb month after month. These aren’t just environmenta
Utah's usually calm political scene turned messy this week. Two well-known politicians faced trouble, a university changed its plans, and the state’s top court got caught in the middle. The drama started when state leaders looked into claims that a justice on Utah’s highest court had an improper rel
Oklahoma’s softball team took a surprising hit this week, losing two games in a row for the first time this season. Their top-ranked status didn’t stop Oklahoma State from pulling off a strong win, leaving the Sooners with a tough lesson to learn. Coach Gasso wasn’t happy, calling their effort "unac
Utah tops the list for remote work, thanks to cheap power and low‑cost internet. Its huge homes—average 2, 459 square feet—make home offices comfortable. Massachusetts leads in broadband coverage; nearly every household has internet, yet it ranks 30th for work environment. Washington scores hi
Oklahoma is stepping into the future of flight, with companies pushing drones beyond hobbyist use. The state’s aerospace sector is expanding fast, driven by new tech that lets drones fly farther and carry heavier loads. This shift is turning Oklahoma into a hub for high‑tech aviation, attracting t
Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers
Utah’s higher‑education scene is busy reshuffling its budget. A plan called “strategic reinvestment” has already asked the state’s eight universities and colleges to move ten percent of their money into programs that help students and local businesses. Now, the same idea is moving to the state’s eig
Utah has updated how it handles taxes for certain businesses and rentals. One big change makes a special tax rule for pass-through entities permanent. These are businesses where profits go to owners instead of being taxed at the company level. Now, those owners can keep using this tax setup without
