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Jun 08 2026SPORTS

Kids In Utah Need a Play Fair Chance

Utah kids grow up in a place that prizes teamwork, hard work and family. Youth sports are one of the best teachers for those values. But many families can’t afford to let their children join a team. A new effort called Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is here to change that. It will bring together nonp

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Why Utah’s Defense Work Matters More Than You Think

Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when people picture America’s military strength. Yet behind the scenes, the state quietly powers a big chunk of the nation’s defense. Over 14, 000 workers in Utah alone are tied to the Sentinel missile program, a project meant to upgrade outdated

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Jun 07 2026WEATHER

Heat Forecasts for Arizona’s Summer

Arizona is already feeling the heat as summer approaches. People want to know how hot it will get. Some years have been hotter than others. The first 100‑degree day this year was on March 18, which hints at the coming heat. Two weather groups give long‑term predictions: AccuWeather and the Nat

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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Milk scare in Idaho: what’s behind the raw milk illness outbreak?

Idaho is dealing with a growing problem: nearly 60 people have fallen ill after drinking raw milk in just two weeks. The infections started showing up around May 19, and most of the sick people drank milk from two different farms in North and southern Idaho. Health officials haven’t named the farms,

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May 17 2026SPORTS

ASU Teams Set for Big 12 Playoff Push

Arizona State’s athletes are stepping onto the postseason stage this week, with a mix of golf and baseball events that could bring national recognition. The Sun Devils’ men’s and women’s golf squads have already secured spots in the NCAA tournaments, while the baseball team is aiming to break into t

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Who should run Arizona’s schools? The fight over vouchers, spending, and who can manage public money

Arizona’s superintendent race is heating up between two Republicans locked in a public battle over school money. At the center is a voucher program meant to help families pay for private education. An audit last spring found the program’s overseer couldn’t track over half a billion dollars spent in

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Summer shifts in Utah’s politics: new faces, old problems

Utah’s courts are getting a refresh. Three new justices will join the state Supreme Court by fall, making their appointments the fastest turnover in recent memory. This sudden change comes after new judge positions were created and a resignation opened the door for fresh appointments. The governor a

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Digital School Alert: Utah Students and Parents on Guard After Canvas Hack

Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Religion and School Rules: Utah’s New Path

Utah lawmakers are moving forward with rules that let teachers talk about how faith shaped America’s past. The new laws do not require prayers or religious instruction, but they open classrooms to discussions about the Bible, the Ten Commandments and other holy books as historical documents. The

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May 01 2026POLITICS

How Utah’s New District Could Shape the Next Election

Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s

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