The Utah Gay Rodeo Association’s multiday “Crossroads of the West” regional rodeo in Ogden last weekend featured all the same trappings as a “traditional” rodeo. Similar competitions. Similar outfits — jeans, crisp button-up shirts, cowboy hats. The groomed dirt and manure gave off the same earthy, stinky-sweet...
Members of the Davis School District’s school board voted to return the religious text to library shelves for students of all ages after controversy over the decision.
The Outdoor Retailer Convention returns to Salt Lake City after relocating to Denver due to political disagreements over land management. Organizers aim to mend relationships with brands and continue generating millions for the city. The next convention is scheduled for November.
Utah transportation officials unveiled plans to state lawmakers Wednesday that call for evaluating the idea of a Boise-Las Vegas rail service that could stop in Salt Lake City.
CEDAR CITY — A man who formerly taught art classes at Southern Utah University was recently extradited back to Utah to face multiple charges, including making terroristic threats, stalking, violating a protective order, domestic violence and assault.
Every democracy carries within it the seeds of its own destruction. Every free and fair election could be a state’s or a nation’s last. That’s because whatever party or faction won the last election may take advantage of its power to make sure it cannot possibly lose the next one....
Salt Lake Express, a Utah-based bus company, claims that Nevada has "declared war" by seizing one of its vans and leaving passengers stranded. Nevada officials allege safety violations and illegal practices by the company. The dispute centers on the distinction between intrastate and interstate travel.
A study conducted in Utah reveals that the region is experiencing a new "dust on snow regime." Darkened snow melted 17 days earlier than usual in the winter of 2022. This rapid runoff poses problems for water supply systems and ski industries, and also increases the risk of wildfires as drying forests become more susceptible....
This has been a fascinating case to watch. Glad that Saint George got smacked down for trying to manipulate procedure. I also imagine they'll try to pass something to block drag shows in the future, whether explicitly or through some legalese.
Utah's reservoir system is in a much better place with summer around the corner than last year, as what's left of the state's record-breaking snowpack continues to melt.
This goes out to all the homies that don't have the time/energy to moderate, and to the ones that do that would like ideas (If there's been posts about this already then I'm srry)
@thx1138 When I saw there wasn't one for my state on Kbin or Lemmy, I made /m/Utah. So maybe you can be the change in the world and make your state one. 😁
Utah's record snowpack led to the distribution of over 2 million sandbags to prevent flooding similar to that in 1983. However, the snowmelt process went smoothly, avoiding significant flooding....
The Utah Legislature approved a condensed special election timeline and nearly $2.5 million dollars to fund that election during a special legislative session on Wednesday afternoon. Without changing the election dates, Stewart’s seat could remain empty until next spring.
Just a quick and dirty userscript to add some features I feel are super important. I'll probably look into creating some real PRs, but I figure the devs are probably in "put out fires" mode right now....
Utah lawmakers are notoriously resistant to ceding any land to federal control, but supporters say it could help with Great Salt Lake conservation efforts.
My Reddit username was a really old one that I had switched from using a good number of years ago. So my KBin username is different, but it's the one I'm using on basically everything else.
TikToker finds missing man's belongings in Utah desert (kutv.com)
A TikToker found items in the middle of a Utah desert that belonged to a Salt Lake City man who disappeared almost two years ago.
Utah gay rodeo returns after 19 years, brings competition, belonging to queer country community (www.sltrib.com)
The Utah Gay Rodeo Association’s multiday “Crossroads of the West” regional rodeo in Ogden last weekend featured all the same trappings as a “traditional” rodeo. Similar competitions. Similar outfits — jeans, crisp button-up shirts, cowboy hats. The groomed dirt and manure gave off the same earthy, stinky-sweet...
Tribal coalition, environmentalists back Bears Ears land swap between Utah, feds (www.fox13now.com)
A commission made up of Native American tribal leaders will support a massive land exchange inside Bears Ears National Monument.
‘Utah is ripe for it’: Jazz owner Ryan Smith on bringing NHL to the Beehive State (www.deseret.com)
The owner of the Utah Jazz is ready to channel his business and sports acumen into building a breakout NHL franchise in the state.
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Utah school board reverses Bible ban and calls out lawmakers who attacked the district (www.sltrib.com)
Members of the Davis School District’s school board voted to return the religious text to library shelves for students of all ages after controversy over the decision.
Utah takes first step to challenge rule requiring cleaner coal power (www.sltrib.com)
Utah has filed a petition to review the Ozone Transfer Rule, an EPA proposal to limit how much Utah's power plants affect Colorado's air.
Outdoor Retailer Convention returns to Utah after years of contention between state, brands (kutv.com)
The Outdoor Retailer Convention returns to Salt Lake City after relocating to Denver due to political disagreements over land management. Organizers aim to mend relationships with brands and continue generating millions for the city. The next convention is scheduled for November.
Train connecting Las Vegas, Boise to Salt Lake City may be studied in fall (www.sltrib.com)
Utah transportation officials unveiled plans to state lawmakers Wednesday that call for evaluating the idea of a Boise-Las Vegas rail service that could stop in Salt Lake City.
Former art lecturer extradited to Cedar City to face multiple charges (www.stgeorgeutah.com)
CEDAR CITY — A man who formerly taught art classes at Southern Utah University was recently extradited back to Utah to face multiple charges, including making terroristic threats, stalking, violating a protective order, domestic violence and assault.
Tribune Editorial: Utah’s congressmen take a stand against democracy (www.sltrib.com)
Every democracy carries within it the seeds of its own destruction. Every free and fair election could be a state’s or a nation’s last. That’s because whatever party or faction won the last election may take advantage of its power to make sure it cannot possibly lose the next one....
Court battle over interstate travel targets Utah bus stops in Nevada, California (www.stgeorgeutah.com)
Salt Lake Express, a Utah-based bus company, claims that Nevada has "declared war" by seizing one of its vans and leaving passengers stranded. Nevada officials allege safety violations and illegal practices by the company. The dispute centers on the distinction between intrastate and interstate travel.
Great Salt Lake’s dust melted Utah’s ‘greatest snow on earth’ more than two weeks early in 2022 (www.sltrib.com)
A study conducted in Utah reveals that the region is experiencing a new "dust on snow regime." Darkened snow melted 17 days earlier than usual in the winter of 2022. This rapid runoff poses problems for water supply systems and ski industries, and also increases the risk of wildfires as drying forests become more susceptible....
The show must go on: Judge sides with organizers in lawsuit, orders city to allow drag show in St. George (www.fox13now.com)
A U.S. District judge has sided with the organizers of a drag show in St. George who sued the city for rejecting their permit to hold the event.
Utah's reservoir capacity soars past 80%. Here's which ones are now full (www.ksl.com)
Utah's reservoir system is in a much better place with summer around the corner than last year, as what's left of the state's record-breaking snowpack continues to melt.
Utah lawmaker says the state is ready to host another Olympics (www.deseret.com)
Legislator says Utah’s effort to host another Olympics has solid support from state government and the public.
What are some communities you'd like to see on Lemmy that don't exist yet?
This goes out to all the homies that don't have the time/energy to moderate, and to the ones that do that would like ideas (If there's been posts about this already then I'm srry)
Utah's runoff flood risk is all but over. What happens to all the sandbags now? (www.ksl.com)
Utah's record snowpack led to the distribution of over 2 million sandbags to prevent flooding similar to that in 1983. However, the snowmelt process went smoothly, avoiding significant flooding....
Here's where to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah (www.ksl.com)
2023 marks Juneteenth's second year as a state holiday — and Utahns have a wide variety of opportunities to celebrate.
Utahns to replace Rep. Chris Stewart this fall after Legislature approves condensed election timeline (www.sltrib.com)
The Utah Legislature approved a condensed special election timeline and nearly $2.5 million dollars to fund that election during a special legislative session on Wednesday afternoon. Without changing the election dates, Stewart’s seat could remain empty until next spring.
/m/Utah - Kbin (kbin.social)
A community for anything related to the US state of Utah! Hosted on Kbin.social....
OC kbin enhancement script: Userscript to collapse comments and add domains to names (greasyfork.org)
Just a quick and dirty userscript to add some features I feel are super important. I'll probably look into creating some real PRs, but I figure the devs are probably in "put out fires" mode right now....
Does Utah need (or want) a sixth national park? (www.sltrib.com)
Utah lawmakers are notoriously resistant to ceding any land to federal control, but supporters say it could help with Great Salt Lake conservation efforts.
Did you reuse your Reddit name or create a new one?
I originally went with the same name but have been using this one now since it's new and the idea of starting fresh appeals to me....