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Utah man charged in anti-Muslim stabbing at Salt Lake City mall
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A Utah man faces state and federal hate-crime charges after an alleged anti-Islamic stabbing at Valley Fair Mall in Salt Lake City on July 13, 2026. Prosecutors say the attack injured two men and included statements targeting Muslims, with the…
Governing names 2026 Public Officials of the Year
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Governing announced its 2026 Public Officials of the Year on September 1, recognizing six state and local leaders for practical leadership on transit, housing, AI policy, digital services, budgeting and economic growth.
CHILL ACT brings free special needs expo to Salt Lake City
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CHILL ACT is hosting a free Special Needs & Homeschool Expo at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, connecting Utah families with autism services, educators and community resources.
Spotter Global wins Utah Business innovation award for CH3D radar
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Spotter Global received second place in Utah Business’s 2026 Innovation Awards defense, security and aerospace category for its CH3D radar technology and GAX500-3D system.
Joel Carson tops Salt Lake City real estate rankings for 2026
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RealTrends Verified named Joel Carson the top-producing individual real estate agent in Salt Lake City and the greater Salt Lake Valley for 2026, based on 2025 sales performance.
Janicki Industries names Bob Devoe VP of contracts, supply chain and government compliance
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Janicki Industries has hired aerospace and defense veteran Bob Devoe to oversee contracts, supply chain and government compliance as the company expands manufacturing across Washington, Utah and a new campus in Great Falls, Montana.
ANM opens Salt Lake City office to expand Utah reach
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Advanced Network Management has opened a Salt Lake City office on June 29, 2026, expanding its Utah footprint and local support for organizations modernizing IT, security, and AI readiness.
Utah Inland Port adds $2.5M for Great Salt Lake conservation
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The Utah Inland Port Authority on Wednesday added $2.5 million for Great Salt Lake shoreline and wetland conservation, lifting its 2026 conservation funding to $5 million and its total to $7.5 million.
ARBAN Act gains first GOP Senate sponsor
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Linda Reinstein is marking World Lung Cancer Day with a new bipartisan milestone for the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026. The bill’s first Republican Senate co-sponsor could widen support for a permanent U.S. asbestos ban and renewed…
Kathryn Adams Limbaugh urges unity against political violence after Charlie Kirk hearings
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Kathryn Adams Limbaugh attended Charlie Kirk assassination preliminary hearings in Provo, Utah, this week and said the case shows strong evidence.
Jiangsu University marks 10 years of U.S.-China youth exchange with Utah dance troupe
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Jiangsu University hosted the Utah Youth Dance Troupe for its fifth visit since 2017, closing a nine-day 2026 exchange that moved through six Chinese cities and ended in Salt Lake City on June 17. The program shows how a university-led cultural…
Influential Women spotlights Molly McClellan's push to modernize government finance
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Influential Women featured finance and operations leader Molly McClellan on June 25, 2026, highlighting her work at Unified Fire Authority in South Jordan, Utah, to automate accounts payable, use AI-assisted invoice processing, and improve…
UIPA approves incentive for A1 Lithium’s Green River project
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The Utah Inland Port Authority approved a long-term tax incentive to help A1 Lithium build a $569 million lithium extraction project in Green River.
TMC Technologies marks 10 years of NOS3 digital engineering
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TMC Technologies is marking the 10th anniversary of NASA’s Operational Simulator for Space Systems, a tool that has expanded from West Virginia’s first spacecraft project into a widely used open-source digital twin platform.
Areté Partners names Colin Adams to lead New York office
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Areté Partners has hired restructuring veteran Colin Adams as Senior Managing Director to lead its New York office and join the firm’s Executive Committee.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
At 80, veteran pilot Bryan Neville expands a six-book catalog across fiction and nonfiction
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Bryan Neville, an Air Force veteran and retired FAA inspector in Utah, has built a six-book catalog spanning science fiction, political thrillers, Christian reflection, grief support, and sports instruction.
NaVOBA honors top women veteran-owned businesses at WBENC conference
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NaVOBA recognized women veteran business leaders and corporate champions at its 2026 awards ceremony during the WBENC Conference in Salt Lake City on June 16. The event spotlighted women veteran-owned firms, military-to-business leadership, and…
USHBC backs state-sponsored visa pilot for workforce shortages
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The United States Hispanic Business Council endorsed a bipartisan Senate bill on August 3, 2026, that would let states create their own visa pilot programs to fill labor gaps.
USHBC backs employment visa reform after Mullin call
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Javier Palomarez and the United States Hispanic Business Council are pressing Congress and the administration to modernize employment-based visa rules after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin renewed calls for reform at a governors…
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