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Utah's SB268: Why Learning About Religion in U. S. History Matters

February 14, 2026

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

weather

Storm Trio: Snow, Wind and Fire Threat Hit New Mexico

February 13, 2026

A big weather change is coming to the West. A series of Pacific storms will bring a lot of snow, strong winds and a risk of fires to New Mexico next week. The storms are a sharp change from the long dry period that has left California, Utah and Colorado with low snowpacks. Those states worry about w

sports

New Money, New Game: How Private Investors Are Changing College Sports

February 13, 2026

College sports are getting a financial boost from an unexpected source: private equity. The University of Utah has just made history by teaming up with a private equity firm to support its athletics programs. This deal is a big shift from the usual way things are done. The university has set up a fo

sports

Pac‑12 Football Gets a Fresh Start in 2026

February 12, 2026

The Pac‑12 conference is stepping into a new era with a brand‑new lineup of teams for the 2026 season. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State and Texas State will join the league, boosting its membership from eight to twelve teams. Conference play kicks off on Octo

politics

A New Voice in Utah Says Bigotry Is Not Just an Opinion

February 12, 2026

The state’s leaders are debating bills that could deny housing, teaching jobs, and health care to transgender people. The proposals would also stop public insurance from covering gender‑affirming treatments. These laws, introduced this year, raise concerns about fairness and safety for many resident

education

Massachusetts Tries 3‑Year College Degrees

February 11, 2026

The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students

politics

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

February 10, 2026

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

health

New Hope: Babies Get Surgery Before Birth

February 10, 2026

A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei

sports

Utah’s 2034 Olympic Plan: Lessons From Milan

February 10, 2026

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

education

University of Utah: A Big Boost for Jobs, Money and Learning

February 6, 2026

The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,