Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’ States brace for less water and fire risks as Oregon, Colorado and Utah report lowest statewide snowpack since 1980s The Guardian - US · Feb 11
Too warm to snow: Western US fears wildfires and water shortages while eastern states shiver While eastern states suffer bone-chilling cold, the west is facing the opposite problem. Euronews · Feb 11
USA ‘still a very welcoming place’, insists governor ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah Spencer Cox faced questions from the media over the political direction of the USA as the country prepares to host the Winter Olympics in 2034 The Independent UK · Feb 10
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain The Independent UK · Feb 10
“Watches every episode”: Candace Owens alleges Erika Kirk tracks her podcast through Turning Point USA Candace Owens has intensified her feud with Erika Kirk, claiming that Turning Point USA monitors every episode of her podcast and relays her comments back to Kirk. During a recent show, Owens read an open letter addressing Kirk and criticized her Fox News remarks about Utah court transparency, raising broader… The Times of India · Feb 8
Utah’s New “No Alcohol” License: Why Some Drivers Are Getting a Special ID Utah has long maintained unique alcohol laws, but new legislation now adds a visual marker for certain residents. As of January 1, 2026, the state officially launched the “interdicted person” identification card. This card differs from a standard driver’s license. Specifically, it features a prominent red banner. This banner signals… Budget and the Bees · Feb 7
Erika Kirk’s trial rights ‘not even close’ to her husband’s killer’s rights, say Utah lawyers The Independent canvassed Utah law experts for their legal analysis of a court filing by Erika Kirk demanding speedy justice; here’s what they had to say The Independent UK · Feb 7
Advocates sue Trump administration after approval of plan to put a road through iconic Utah conservation area The highway plan was originally canceled by the Biden administration, but was revived after President Donald Trump took office The Independent UK · Feb 5
Utah mom runs away with her children, convinced doomsday is near. Then abandons them in a Croatian orphanage Elleshia Ann Seymour left the U.S. and fled to Europe as she believed doomsday was imminent. We Got This Covered · Feb 4
Four Missing Kids Returned To Dad After Mom’s Doomsday Abduction Left Them In Foreign Orphanage Elleshia Anne Seymour took her and her ex's children to Croatia without his authorization because she feared the apocalypse was coming. Bored Panda · Feb 4
Charlie Kirk killing: key Utah prosecutor denies conflict of interest Lawyers for accused Tyler Robinson urge removal because prosecutor’s daughter attended rally where Kirk was killed The Guardian - US · Feb 4
New home, new outlook? What’s next for the Sundance film festival? The final Utah edition of the hub for American independent film saw slow sales and a mixed bag of movies but a future in Colorado could bring a refresh The Guardian - US · Feb 3
Defense seeks to block Charlie Kirk videos at hearing The defense also seeks to remove TV and still cameras from the courtroom The Independent UK · Feb 3
First Thing: Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’ Deputy US attorney general says the government cannot ‘just create evidence’ but victims attorney accuses government of hiding perpetrators while exposing survivors. Plus, the Mormon women who fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
The Mary Sue · Feb 1 Utah woman says her close friend is way too touchy with her husband. The young mom needs to know: Is their relationship too friendly? Nothing sends TikTokers into DEFCON-1 faster than a “bestie” who can’t keep her hands off someone else’s husband.
The Guardian - US · Jan 30 Man accused of falsely confessing to killing Charlie Kirk faces up to 15-year sentence George Zinn, 71, further admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material and pleaded no contest to allegations
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Sundance Film Festival to name 2026 award winners The juries of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival will announce this year’s award winners Friday morning in Park City, Utah
The Independent UK · Jan 30 A timeline of two towns on the Arizona-Utah border once controlled by a polygamist sect The neighboring towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Arizona, have transformed in the years since Warren Jeffs led a polygamous sect there
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Towns scarred by Warren Jeffs’ polygamous ’cult’ undergo dramatic transformation The towns functioned for 90 years largely as a theocracy
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Sundance Film Festival 2026: Best movies and biggest moments The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to a close this weekend
The Independent UK · Jan 29 The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch Many films from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, are available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend
Bored Panda · Jan 28 Mom Arrested After Her Four Missing Kids Show Up In A European Orphanage “We’re stuck in mental hell,” the father said. “Trying to figure out how we get these kids out of here.”
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Joseph Gordon-Levitt blasts ‘amoral’ AI companies as danger to children Joseph Gordon-Levitt has slammed “amoral” artificial intelligence (AI) companies that pose a danger to children in an address in the Capitol in Utah.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 How Mormon women fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won A 9,000-member group’s legal win could flip a congressional seat to Democrats in the midterms
The Times of India · Jan 28 ‘Doomsday mom’ convinced world was ending, abducts children; kids found in Croatia orphanage A Utah woman obsessed with apocalyptic beliefs has been arrested after allegedly abducting her four young children and taking them to Europe, where the children were later found living in a state-run children’s home in Croatia.