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When activism turns lethal: Political violence becoming morally acceptable to the Left?
By Virgil Walker, Op-ed contributor Thursday, October 16, 2025 A trailer on a construction site for a youth detention center burns after protesters targeted the site during protests in Seattle on July 25, 2020, in Seattle, Washington. | David...
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Bill banning cellphones in classrooms headed to governor's desk
A bill banning cellphones in classrooms has passed the Wisconsin Senate and now heads to Gov. Tony Evers' desk, though it's unclear whether he'll sign it into law. The measure was part of a lengthy agenda Tuesday that also included measures aimed...
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Utah Senator’s Latest Stunt: Use ‘Border Security’ to Gut Wilderness Act
If you’ve followed Senator Mike Lee for more than 5 minutes, his latest stunt won’t surprise you. The man has built an entire career out of trying to dismantle America’s public lands. Selling them off didn’t work. Handing them to states didn’t...
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Utah man arrested for ‘threatening to shoot rival fans’ ahead of BYU-UU college football game, police say
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‘Very content with my decision to take my talents up north’: John Henry Daley one of two former BYU DEs that have blossomed at Utah
This week, Utah will stick to the same routine as it has every week. The players will go through the same daily schedule — film review, meal times, practice — with only one notable deviation. On Monday, there was a short segment in the Utes’ team...
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Nate Morris invests millions in Senate campaign. Here's…
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The Gleaner - Kentucky
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At his first campaign event over the summer, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris said he'd spend "whatever it takes" to win the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Over the course of the past three months, he's put his money...
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Utah Democrats say they ‘won’t be silent’ as GOP moves to block new 2026 map
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New Utah law swaps funding resources for emergency services statewide
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HURRICANE, Utah (KUTV) — A new Utah bill could change how emergency services are funded across Utah – and how much homeowners, residents, and visitors pay to support them. Under Senate Bill 1005, cities and counties can now use a local sales tax...
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Fintech giant SoFi expanding Utah operations, bringing $3M in investments, 410 new jobs
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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity has awarded a post-performance tax reduction to fintech giant SoFi Technologies for its Salt Lake County expansion as part of the state's Economic Development Tax Increment...
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'Political fault lines': 'Soaring' utility bills 'haunt candidates' in competitive races
Inflation in general has been a sore spot with voters, possibly helping Donald Trump get past the finish line in the United States' 2024 presidential election. Trump hammered then-President Joe Biden and then-Vice President Kamala Harris nonstop...
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US Revokes Visa of Six International Students Who Spread Hatred against Charlie Kirk
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the Department of State said as it revoked visas of international students who expressed hatred against American influencer Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on...
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Political whiplash is terrible for wolves’ future. But more is coming
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. There are some 2,700 wolves across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming,...
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Utah GOP launches efforts to overturn voter-approved Prop 4, new congressional map
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Republican Party has launched a pair of efforts aimed at undoing both a voter-approved initiative and a recently approved set of congressional maps. On Tuesday, Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson filed a citizen initiative...
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‘It was a feat that we didn’t think we could do’: Ryan Smith talks Delta Center renovations and Utah Mammoth
Four hours before the first regular season face-off at the new-and-improved Delta Center, Smith Entertainment Group governor Ryan Smith stood in front of the Utah Mammoth sign outside the arena, with a dozen reporters huddled around him. “We’ve...
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Senators seek records from federal agencies and telecom firms in Trump elector case
Ronald Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin | WikipediaRonald Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin | Wikipedia Last week, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, joined Senator Chuck Grassley...
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Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Utah man arrested after alleged social media threats on BYU-Utah game
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A man in Utah has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of threats of violence and obstruction of justice after he allegedly made threats on social media concerning this upcoming weekend's college football rivalry game between No. 14 BYU and No....
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Just how wet has this month been in Utah?
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Remembering teens who died on Utah roads
Eighteen teens died on Utah roads in 2024; the count for 2025 is already up to 21. Officials encourage parents to talk to teens about safety rules and not driving impaired. A booklet telling some of the teens' stories is used in schools to...
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Salt Lake City Urban Sketchers use art to connect and explore
SALT LAKE CITY — A growing group of artists in Utah is reviving a childhood pastime to foster community and creativity. The Salt Lake City Urban Sketchers gather regularly to sketch scenes from life, turning everyday outings into artistic...
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Opinion: We ran a war game at UVU on political violence, and this is what we learned
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