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Emma Petty-Addams, co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and Elizabeth Rasmussen, executive director of Better Boundaries, who represent two groups that sued the Utah Legislature over their congressional maps, embrace after a press conference outside the Third District Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Late the night before, 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, choosing their submitted map to be used in the 2026 elections. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)
Utah Democrats likely to win congressional seat in 2026 if judge’s map order standsCity Watch

Utah Democrats likely to win congressional seat in 2026 if judge’s map order stands

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchNovember 12, 2025
It’s been more than seven years since Utah last elected a Democrat to Congress. Republicans have overwhelmingly swept all four…
Arches National Park winter, winter Arches, Moab, Utah
With shutdown staffing, investigating graffiti in Arches could be a big liftCity Watch

With shutdown staffing, investigating graffiti in Arches could be a big lift

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchNovember 12, 2025
The retired park ranger who spotted graffiti last week in Arches National Park says she’s worried bare-bones staffing in the…
View of Utah State Capitol from Memory Grove - Fall colors - Matt Morgan_Medium
Salt Lake County-Sponsored Day Care Centers Push Out Closing Date After Public OutcryCity Watch

Salt Lake County-Sponsored Day Care Centers Push Out Closing Date After Public Outcry

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchNovember 11, 2025
After facing public outcry, the Salt Lake County Council Republican majority voted to extend the life of four affordable child…
The Capitol in Salt Lake City is pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)
Municipal Elections May Change a Democratic Seat in the Utah HouseCity Watch

Municipal Elections May Change a Democratic Seat in the Utah House

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchNovember 6, 2025
Overall, things ran smoothly in the municipal elections held Tuesday, according to state election officials. But, some preliminary results show…
Utah Redistricting Committee Picks Congressional Map Supported by Republican PartyCity Watch

Utah Redistricting Committee Picks Congressional Map Supported by Republican Party

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchOctober 6, 2025
After little debate Monday morning but with Democrats voting against, the Utah Legislative Redistricting Committee voted to pick map C—a congressional map that…
Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ National Parks will Stay Open Amid Shutdown — But with Limited ServicesCity Watch

Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ National Parks will Stay Open Amid Shutdown — But with Limited Services

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchOctober 2, 2025
While Americans woke up to the news Wednesday that their federal government had shut down due to Congress failing to approve a…
What’s Next for Utah RedistrictingCity Watch

What’s Next for Utah Redistricting

Utah News DispatchUtah News DispatchSeptember 19, 2025
The clock is ticking for Utah lawmakers to draw a new congressional map after the courts tossed out the boundaries…
What Will Happen to the Glen Canyon Dam?City Watch

What Will Happen to the Glen Canyon Dam?

Christie PorterChristie PorterSeptember 18, 2025
The Glen Canyon Dam controls the flow of water to the lower Colorado River. If the antiquated dam breaks down,…