Utah’s western plains are turning sunshine, wind and heat into a real cash flow. A recent study shows that from 2007 to 2028, forty‑one large renewable projects—solar farms, wind turbines and geothermal plants—brought about $8. 4 billion into the state’s economy. The money didn’t just sit in a bank;
Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported
Utah stands at a pivotal moment in its energy future. The state's leaders are weighing the pros and cons of nuclear power, a technology that has been powering societies for decades. Critics often dismiss nuclear energy as too costly, too dangerous, or too complex. However, these objections often ste
Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines
Utah has a new law, SB268. It lets teachers talk about religion in U. S. history. This is a big deal. For years, schools have been scared to teach this stuff. They thought they might get sued. But now, they can explain how religion shaped America. Think about the Pledge of Allegiance. Utah kids say
Utah recently sent a team of observers to the Winter Games in Milan, Italy, where they got a firsthand look at how the Olympics run. They came from Utah, Los Angeles, the French Alps and Brisbane to learn from the International Olympic Committee. The trip gave them a chance to see how big events are
Utah's lawmakers are cooking up some controversial ideas that could shake up the state's courts. They're thinking about letting the governor pick judges without going through the usual process. Right now, a panel of experts suggests names, and the governor picks from that list. But this new plan cou
Utah's higher education system is bracing for another round of budget cuts, following two tough years of reductions. This time, the state is looking at a 5% cut, which could mean $94 million less for public colleges and universities. School leaders are not happy about it, especially since they've al
Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, is all set to share his vision for the state in a big speech. This event marks the start of the 2026 legislative session. He plans to talk about some big topics. One is a new place for people who don't have homes. Another is making it easier to build houses. He also wan
Utah and Uzbekistan, two places worlds apart, share a common goal: using religion to build stronger, more united societies. Both are proving that faith can be a force for good, fostering social responsibility and stability. Utah, a U. S. state, is known for its strong economy and happy people. It's
