Nation Nov 16 Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages, but said that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships against God's commandments.
Education Aug 19 Utah judge reverses law banning transgender girls from sports Transgender girls in Utah will be given the opportunity to participate in female sports as the school year begins after a judge reversed a ban pending legal challenges from parents.
Nation Aug 16 Colorado River cuts set to disrupt farming in Western states The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a…
Politics Aug 15 Drought-stricken Western states face deadline to cut water use from Colorado River Seven Western U.S. states face a deadline from the federal government to come up with a plan to use substantially less Colorado River water in 2023.
Politics Jul 29 Distrust in election process grips Nevada community Water rights, livestock rules and marijuana licenses are among the many local dramas that consume the time of the five commissioners in this vast swath of rural and deeply Republican Nevada.
Politics Jun 28 Utah Sen. Mike Lee fends off 2 opponents to win GOP primary Sen. Mike Lee won Utah’s Republican primary Tuesday, fending off attacks from two challengers who criticized him for his unwavering loyalty to former President Donald Trump and uncompromising lawmaking style.
Politics Mar 22 Utah’s Republican governor becomes latest to veto transgender sports ban Utah's governor vetoed a ban on transgender students playing girls' sports on Tuesday, becoming the second Republican governor to reject such legislation this week.
Politics Feb 11 Lone senator blocks Japanese internment camp designation, draws ire Utah Sen. Mike Lee is facing backlash from Japanese Americans and conservation groups after blocking a proposal to create a national historic site at a former internment camp in rural Colorado.
Politics Feb 04 GOP censures Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for participation in Jan. 6 investigation Republican Party officials have voted to punish Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger and advanced a rule change that would prohibit candidates from participating in presidential debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Nation Sep 06 Residents return to Lake Tahoe area as wildfire stalls A week ago, the scenic tourist town on the California-Nevada state line emptied out when authorities issued an evacuation order as the fire approached from south.