Utah releases state voter roll audit amid Trump administration lawsuit Audit finds 99.7% of those registered to vote are US citizens as DoJ presses for access to information citing low removals The Guardian - US · May 29
Inside America’s hidden cave city where hundreds of children and families live off-grid inside sandstone cliffs Deep in Utah’s desert near Moab lies one of America’s strangest hidden communities. Known as Rockland Ranch, or “The Rock”, the settlement is home to dozens of families living inside cave-like homes carved into sandstone cliffs. The homes were blasted into the mountainside with dynamite during the 1970s. Over time,… The Times of India · May 27
Three of Utah's four U.S. House incumbents are running for different districts this year due to redistricting This year's filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Utah was March 13, 2026. Ballotpedia · May 26
In 2009, a teen on a Utah fossil trip found a skeleton of a baby dinosaur that changed what researchers knew about Parasaurolophus A student's fossil find in Utah revealed a rare juvenile Parasaurolophus. This discovery offered scientists a complete look at the dinosaur's early growth. The fossil showed how the iconic crest developed from a young age. This find significantly advanced understanding of this famous dinosaur's evolution. It highlights the value of… The Economic Times · May 23
Utah woman discovers apparent police token with a chilling death threat on the back Disturbing, if real. We Got This Covered · May 22
Utah state legislative primaries show downward trend in incumbent contests In 2026, 10.4% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in Utah will face primary contests, the smallest share in the most recent four cycles and below the average of 12.1% each cycle between 2010 and 2024. Ballotpedia · May 20
The Nightmare Upstairs: Why two siblings locked themselves in a room for 54 days Two-part Hulu documentary about the bitter custody battle between two Utah parents is out now The Independent UK · May 20
The Disturbing Real Story Of Utah Siblings Who Barricaded Themselves In A Bedroom For 54 Days To Avoid Father “I chose to barricade because I was afraid for my life,” one of the siblings said in the documentary. Bored Panda · May 19
The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 19
Bright-blue 'potash ponds' shine alongside a dark-green river in Utah — Earth from space A 2017 astronaut photo shows two sets of solar evaporation ponds alongside the Colorado River. The stripy structures are used to refine potassium chloride, or "potash," which is mined nearby. LiveScience · May 19
No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West… Budget and the Bees · May 18
‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms The Guardian - US · May 18
This Warm and Inviting Utah Mountain Retreat Didn’t Use Its Surroundings to Inform the Design — It Was Deeply Personal Artwork That Gives It Soul Contemporary architecture is paired with natural finishes and cherished family relics for a welcoming home that is rich with character Livingetc · May 18
Kevin O'Leary's Wild Spy Theory Mocked by Data Center Opponents Utah activists mock Kevin O'Leary after he accuses their group of being Chinese operatives opposing his $100 billion data center project. International Business Times · May 15
International Business Times UK · May 15 Kouri Richins' Sentencing Gets Dark as She Addresses Sons After Murder Conviction The convicted Utah children's book author broke down in court while addressing her three sons, who later revealed in emotional statements that they fear she could hurt them if she is ever released from prison.
TechRadar · May 14 Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state A data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume around 9GW of power has just been approved in Utah.
The Mary Sue · May 14 Utah mom wrote a children’s grief book after her husband’s death. Now, she faces life for poisoning him with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl Kouri Richins, the mother who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for poisoning him with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. The 35-year-old real estate agent and house flipper was convicted in March…
Reason · May 14 Large Libel Models Strike Again? Google AI Allegedly Hallucinates Sex Crime Allegations Against Utah Man From a Complaint in Murray v. Alphabet, Inc., just removed yesterday to federal court, one of the sets of screenshots… The post Large Libel Models Strike Again? Google AI Allegedly Hallucinates Sex Crime Allegations Against Utah Man appeared first on Reason.com.
GOBankingRates · May 14 50 Safest and Richest Mid-Size Cities in 2026 Mid-size cities are getting their much-deserved moment in the spotlight. These locales offer Americans increased safety, a lower cost of living and a better opportunity to build wealth compared to...
Fortune · May 14 Fervo becomes clean energy's biggest-ever IPO with $10B valuation—powered by the earth’s heat and AI’s hunger Fervo is building its first commercial power plant project in Utah with goals to scale nationwide with the data center construction wave.
International Business Times UK · May 14 What Did Kouri Richins Do? Inside the Shocking Murder Case as Children's Book Author Gets Life Sentence Without Parole Kouri Richins, a Utah children's book author, received a life sentence without parole for murdering her husband, Eric Richins, amid allegations of poisoning.
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah mother sentenced to life for husband’s murder begs sons for forgiveness IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah grief author breaks silence to give marriage advice to kids during sentencing for her husband’s murder The 35-year-old was sentenced Wednesday to life without the possibility of parole
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah grief author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole for husband’s murder Kouri Richins, 35, was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband’s cocktail with fentanyl
The Guardian - US · May 13 ‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan Facility would require more power than entire state uses and suck up vast amount of water in drought-stricken area