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thesouthafrican.comUtah Judge Denies Defense Request to Close Pretrial Hearing in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
Judge Tony Graf denied a defense motion to exclude media from Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing. The ruling came during a televised proceeding on June 1, 2026.
Washington ExaminerJudge to Rule on Public Access for Hearing in Utah Murder Case
A Utah state judge will decide Monday whether a preliminary hearing scheduled for early July in a murder case will be open to the public. The defendant faces charges related to a September 2025 incident at Utah Valley University.
ksl.comUtah Mountains Forecast Up to 4 Inches of Late-Season Snow
Forecasters expect up to 4 inches of snow at elevations above 10,000 feet this weekend. The storm follows a below-average winter snowpack across the state.
foxnews.comKevin O'Leary Says False Claims Circulate About Utah AI Data Center
Kevin O'Leary stated on X that opponents are spreading false claims about a Utah AI data center project after it received approval. He said the project will build its own power generation and follow environmental rules.
New York PostMother of Two Missing Utah Boys Appeals for Their Return After Custody Exchange
Lizzie Tomich reported that her sons, ages 1 and 10 months, were not returned after a scheduled custody exchange on May 16. Police issued an Amber Alert after finding the father’s home vacant and learning he had quit his job and sold possessions.
nypost.comUtah Police Issue AMBER Alert for Two Missing Brothers
Two boys under age 2 were reported missing after their father failed to return them during a custody exchange in Utah. An AMBER alert describes the father as seriously depressed and warns the children may face imminent danger.
upi.comUtah Jury Convicts Kouri Richins of Husband's Murder
A Summit County jury found Kouri Richins guilty of murdering her husband Eric Richins in 2022. Prosecutors presented evidence including a 911 call recording, text messages, and a handwritten note.
foxnews.comUtah Woman Convicted of Murdering Husband After Publishing Children's Book
Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband Eric Richins in 2022. Prosecutors said she poisoned him with fentanyl on Valentine's Day before his death two weeks later.
NprUtah Communities Form Coalition to Add Renewable Energy to Grid
Nineteen Utah cities, towns and counties have formed a coalition to generate renewable power that offsets electricity use in nearly 300,000 homes and businesses. The group is working with Rocky Mountain Power to build solar and wind projects after state rules were updated.
ReasonUtah County Commission Approves 40,000-Acre Data Center Project Backed by Kevin O'Leary
The Box Elder County Commission voted on May 4, 2026 to approve Project Stratos, a massive data center backed by Kevin O'Leary that will provide services to the military. The 40,000-acre project, 2.5 times the size of Manhattan, drew hundreds of opponents who chanted "shame" at c…
india.comPresident Trump Proposes $1 Billion for Great Salt Lake Restoration
President Trump has expressed interest in allocating $1 billion to restore Utah's Great Salt Lake, following a meeting with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The lake has shrunk due to water shortages, posing environmental and health risks. Utah officials seek federal assistance for this ef…
citizen.co.zaUtah Law Prompts Similar Plug-In Solar Legislation in 30 States
A Utah law passed last year has enabled residents to use plug-in solar panels, inspiring similar bills in 30 other states and the District of Columbia. The legislation addresses safety concerns and removes utility liability for such systems.