Tag: Deseret News

California’s controversial parental rights bill

Amy Reichert had a few days notice to pack her bags and catch an early morning flight from…

Local residents unite to honor, remember fallen northern Utah officers

On the day when Tremonton’s community was supposed to line the streets for the all horse parade as…

The state of Scouting in Utah

Deep in grizzly country just outside Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, more than 160 boys and girls…

National sexual violence data suggests Utah is one of the safest states for girls, women

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey is a representative survey of 10,000 women conducted by the…

How troubled is Utah’s sheep industry?

It is not every day that you see sitting members of Congress carrying a shepherd’s staff.But at a…

Utah got eclipsed by California in a stargazing list. But even Californians are throwing shade at the research

Usually, being top-ranked is something to celebrate, especially when it’s related to tourism. But a new report saying…

Utah launches community-based initiative to battle chronic absenteeism in schools

It’s time again for Utah kids to go back to school.But in recent years, attending class has been…

Americans don’t know what to call people from Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has one of the most confusing state demonyms, according to an analysis of…

This Utah company races to lead the world in producing high-strength defense materials

During her short visit to Utah this week, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer at one point found herself clothed…

As map war rages on, Utah lawmakers stop short of supporting bill to ban gerrymandering on national level

As more states consider entering the war on redistricting, Utah lawmakers are hesitant to take steps on the…

Utah, Western states continue to burn in scorching summer heat

As Utah and the West remain in the grip of summer with unrelenting heat and little measurable moisture,…