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Utah Senate Requests Public Comment on Utah Supreme Court Justice Appointee
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Third District Court Judge John Nielsen. He was appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve as a justice in the Utah Supreme Court. Those who desire to comment should...
Terra Clean’s Fraser Lakes B Deposit Contains Significant Rare Earth Element Potential and is Listed as an Active Government of Canada Rare Earth Deposit
Vancouver B.C., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0, is pleased to highlight the rare earth element (“REE”) potential at its Fraser Lakes B Deposit, confirmed by...

LHM Partners CEO Kristen Cusack to Speak at AMMG Conference in Salt Lake City, Nov. 12–16, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LHM Partners announced today that CEO Kristen Cusack, MBA, will speak at the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) Clinical Applications conference, held November 12–16,...

Gov. Cox announces appointment of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 14, 2025) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the appointment of Judge John Nielsen to serve as the next justice of the Utah Supreme Court, filling the vacancy created by the pending retirement of Justice John A. Pearce. Justice...

Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and PennDOT Secretary Carroll Join Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Open New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal, Marking a New Era of Travel and Tourism for Western Pennsylvania
The event marked Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)’s landmark $1.7 billion Terminal Modernization Program — creating a modern, sustainable, and passenger-focused 811,000-square-foot terminal that will streamline travel, showcase Western...

Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and PennDOT Secretary Carroll Join Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Open New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal, Marking a New Era of Travel and Tourism for Western Pennsylvania
The event marked Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)’s landmark $1.7 billion Terminal Modernization Program — creating a modern, sustainable, and passenger-focused 811,000-square-foot terminal that will streamline travel, showcase Western...

What hunters should know about the 2025 pheasant and quail hunts
Salt Lake City — Many migratory upland game bird and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, Nov. 1. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here are some...

Quanta Therapeutics Announces First Clinical Data Presentation for QTX3034, an Oral G12D-Preferring Multi-KRAS Inhibitor, at 2025 AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
RADNOR, Pa. and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanta Therapeutics, a privately-held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leading the development of innovative, oral therapeutics for RAS-driven cancers, today...

OMNIQ Accelerates Nationwide Mobile License Plate Recognition Growth with Eight New Deployments as Demand for Smarter Real-Time Enforcement Grows
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMNIQ (OTCMKTS: OMQS) (“OMNIQ” or “the Company”) today announced the continued rollout of eight new AI-based Mobile License Plate Inventory (MLPI, including Total Vehicle Recognition) deployments...

Lee, Curtis, Introduce Upper Price River Watershed Project Act to Help Price Address Long-Term Drought Challenges
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and John Curtis (R-UT), alongside Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT), introduced the Upper Price River Watershed Project Act to authorize the...

Gov. Cox signs 16 bills of the First Special Session of the Sixty-sixth Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 14, 2025) – The governor signed the following bills of the First Special Session of the Sixty-sixth Legislature: HB 1001 Great Salt Lake Amendments HB 1002 Property Manager Amendments HB 1003 Emissions Inspection Amendments HB...

S. 1453, University of Utah Research Park Act
S. 1453 would confirm the acceptability of the University of Utah’s ongoing use of a 594‑acre parcel of land. In 1968, the Department of the Interior conveyed the land to the university under the condition that it be used for public purposes. The...

Utah Legislature Votes on Congressional Map Under Court Order
The Utah Legislature continues its constitutional responsibility to redraw congressional boundaries in response to an order from the 3rd District Court. While the Legislature will continue to exhaust all legal options, the approved map complies...

Red Mountain Mining Limited (RMX.AX) Strong Antimoney Grades and Gold Results Continue
STRONG ANTIMONY GRADES AND GOLD RESULTS CONTINUE IN NSW WITH US EXPLORATION TO COMMENCE Sydney, Oct 16, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Red Mountain Mining Limited (ASX:RMX), a gold and critical minerals exploration and development company with a focus...

MarryFromHome.com Launches to Bring Legally Recognized Online Marriages to Couples Worldwide
Salt Lake City, United States, October 3rd, 2025, FinanceWire MarryFromHome.com has officially launched, introducing a platform that facilitates legally valid marriage ceremonies conducted online. The service is designed to offer a secure and...

Merit Medical Signs Asset Purchase Agreement with PENTAX Medical to Acquire C2 CryoBalloon Technology
Asset acquisition would expand Merit’s Endoscopy portfolio with an innovative device to treat patients suffering from Barretts esophagus and other gastrointestinal disorders. Asset acquisition is projected to add approximately $6 million to $8...
Approval Granted: Anfield Receives Official Greenlight from Utah Regulators for Velvet-Wood Mine Construction
Permitting Complete, Construction to Follow: Velvet-Wood has now received approval from both the Federal and State authorities, which will allow for the acceleration of mine preparation and, ultimately, commencement of construction and production....

Myriad Genetics Adds F8, FXN Genes to Foresight Universal Plus Panel
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced it has added two genes, F8 and FXN, to the Foresight® Carrier Screen...

PhotoPharmics to Feature Photo Neurostimulation at the 2025 Movement Disorders Society International Congress
Attendees invited to Booth #732 for pivotal trial updates and to discuss unmet needs in Parkinson’s care SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PhotoPharmics, a clinical-stage medtech device company specializing...

UDVMA Assures Continued Support for Veterans During U.S. Government Shutdown
Salt Lake City, Utah — 2 October 2025 As the nation experiences the impacts of a federal government shutdown, the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs (UDVMA) is reassuring Utah’s veterans, service members, and their families that...