Nation Apr 08 Trump to open more wildlife refuge land to hunting, fishing It's part of a proposal unveiled Wednesday that is aimed at giving Americans more recreational access on public lands.
Health Mar 24 Major national parks close to fight virus outbreak Other parks that remain open have closed shuttles, campgrounds, visitor centers and some trails to prevent the spread of COVID-19. …
Health Mar 19 National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the outbreak Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Gateway towns, however, fear they couldn't handle a local outbreak.
Nation Mar 18 5.7-magnitude quake shakes Utah, Salt Lake airport closed The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was just southwest of the city and was likely felt by about 2.8 million people. The Salt Lake Temple sustained minor damage.
Nation Feb 14 Trump’s $1.5 billion uranium bailout triggers rush of mining plans President Donald Trump's proposal to prop up the country's nuclear fuel industry has emboldened at least one company to take steps toward boosting operations at dormant uranium mines around the West, including outside Grand Canyon National Park.
Nation Feb 06 Trump administration moves ahead on shrinking Utah monuments The plans ensure lands previously off-limits to energy development will be open to mining and drilling despite pending lawsuits. …
Nation Dec 17 Mormons pulling 400,000 youths out of struggling Boy Scouts The change brings excitement and some melancholy for members of the faith and may push the Boy Scouts closer to the brink of bankruptcy as it faces a new wave of sex abuse lawsuits.
Nation Nov 27 Utah set to become 19th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ Republican Gov. Gary Herbert announced Tuesday night that church leaders support a regulatory rule his office helped craft after legislative efforts for a ban on the therapy failed earlier this year.
Nation Aug 23 Downsized Utah national monument allows for more oil and gas development The Bureau of Land Management's plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southwestern Utah codifies that the lands cut out of the monument will be open to mineral extraction such as oil, gas and coal as expected.
Nation Jul 30 Opponent of nation’s public lands is picked to oversee them Wyoming native William Perry Pendley has, for decades, championed ranchers and others in standoffs with the federal government over grazing and other uses of public lands.