WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Arches National Park timed entry pilot resumes for Labor Day weekend * News Release Date: August 25, 2025 Contact: SEUG Public Affairs, 435-260-0713 MOAB, Utah-- Arches National Park's fourth timed entry pilot program, which was paused during peak summer heat, will resume in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Starting August 28th, visitors will need to reserve a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * BIPARTISAN PUSH TO BOOST USFS FIREFIGHTING CAPACITY AMID UTAH WILDFIRES * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins this week to address staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) by expanding firefighting capacity. The request comes as Utah battles nearly ten major fires and other Western sta  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Elder Bednar to Rededicate the Hill Cumorah Historic Site The Hill Cumorah Historic Site in Palmyra, New York, will be rededicated on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. EDT. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication and offer the dedicatory prayer. On-site participation is by invitation and requires a ticket. The Hill Cum  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary Work on the Lehi Utah Temple to Begin Groundbreaking date to be announced later * Preliminary work on utility infrastructure to support the Lehi Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is underway on the planned temple site. Lehi City has approved this work, which includes installing underground water, sewer and electricity to the city  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Utah Court's Ruling That the Will of the Voters for Fair Maps Be Honored * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Utah's Third District Court ruled that the state's congressional map must be redrawn; "Today's ruling is a victory for democracy. In throwing out the current, gerrymandered congressional map, voters in Utah will now ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * DNC on Utah's Gerrymandered Maps Getting Struck Down Today, Utah's Third District Court struck down the state's gerrymandered maps, which have allowed Utah Republicans to build a 5-0 Congressional delegation in favor of Republicans. This is despite Salt Lake City and surrounding areas becoming markedly bluer, and Utah previously having Democratic representation at the Congression  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission is considering a petition that could lead to a second local FM radio service for the community of Enterprise, Utah. The proposal, which came from SSR Communications Inc., Flora, Mississippi, seeks to add Channel 226C3 to the town's current radio options. If approved, this would mark the first time a competing FM local service is available to residents. The agency's consideration of the matter marks a key step in a process that   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has begun an environmental review for the Uintah Hydroelectric Project located on the Uinta River in Duchesne County, Utah, which is slated for closure. The move follows an application filed by Moon Lake Electric Association Inc., Roosevelt, Utah. The project operates on lands of the Ute Indian Tribe and the U.S. Forest Service. Under the plan, certain project features will be dismantled, while others will be transferred t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved an application to create a subzone for A&K Railroad Materials Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah. The subzone designation will apply to the company's facility in Eagle Lake, Texas. The approval, which was granted on August 25, 2025, follows a process that began on June 16, 2025, with an application submitted by the Calhoun-Victoria Foreign-Trade Zone Inc. The application was reviewed to ensure it alig  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- FranklinCovey, Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized by Training magazine as a winner in the Leadership Development category for the 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards. The company stated on August 27, 2025, that this marks the fifth consecutive year it has received the award, which is based on votes from industry professionals. According to a FranklinCovey official, the company's mission is to enable "greatness in people and organizations everywhere." A c  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Going Old School: Ranchers, Researchers Convene for USU Ranch Management Academy By Lael Gilbert Just a few days before the official start of fall semester, a group of new students filled seats in a classroom at USU--though with significant experience already under their silver-buckled belts. The event was the Western Ranch Management Academy, with ranchers from around the region gathering to add to their toolbox  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Ground Broken for Three Temples in Africa and the U.S. Elder Neil L. Andersen presides at the groundbreaking for the house of the Lord in Tampa * For only the fifth time in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for three temples on the same day. Ground was broken on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for the Tampa F  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Language, Learning and the Power of Giving: Cheryl Riniker's Planned Gift to USU By Maren Aller Cheryl Riniker has always believed in the power of education to change lives, because she's seen it firsthand. As a Utah State University alumna with a bachelor's degree in French '85 and a master's degree in English '87, she credits her time at USU with helping her build the foundation for a long and fulfilling career  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Indicted for Drug and Firearm Crimes A Mexican national, whose immigration status was revoked at the time of his arrest, is facing federal charges for drug and firearm crimes, and was ordered by the court to remain in federal custody. Ignacio Gonzalez, 27, a Mexican citizen living in Riverton, Utah, was initially charged in a complaint earlier th  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Mexican National Indicted for Drug Crimes in Utah A Mexican national, who has been living in the United States illegally, has been indicted by a federal grand jury today for drug crimes after law enforcement seized over 15,000 fentanyl pills and heroin. Alfredo Tovar-Ruiz, 26, of Mexico, who has been living in West Valley City, Utah, was charged  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: As Extreme Fire Danger Grips California, Sens. Schiff and Curtis Urge USDA to Address Resource and Firefighter Staffing Shortages at the Forest Service * Bipartisan alarm comes as California faces extreme heat and fire risk and continues to battle the Gifford Fire, the largest wildfire so far this year, and other blazes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: 'Vegan Cheese Is Magical!' Cutest Unicorn Ever to Hand Out Free Pizza from PETA in St. George * St. George, Utah - On Friday, PETA supporters and an adorable, giant unicorn will prove just how magical vegan pizza can be by handing out free slices covered in tasty, gooey dairy-free cheese outside Domino's on South Bluff Street. The piping-hot promo i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wyoming to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Aug. 5. The declarati  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Uintah County Man Facing Federal Charges After He Allegedly Murdered His Mother A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Uintah County, Utah man with second degree murder after he allegedly beat his elderly mother to death after she would not let him use her car. According to court documents, on or about July 13, 2025, Philip Bernard Weston, aka Phi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Research Uncovers Why IBD Causes Blood Clots--and How to Prevent Them Inflammatory bowel disease, in which the immune system attacks the gut, is a painful chronic condition that affects three million Americans. Rates of IBD are rising, and there's currently no cure. IBD can also be deadly: up to 8% of people with the disease develop blood clots, which can lead to heart attack and s  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Touts Programs, Name Change The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services has officially changed its name to the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The change was made in large part to draw greater attention to the department's impressive offerings, which are nationally recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Victory: Utah's Proposition 4 Becomes Law Again and Illegal Congressional Map Is Struck Down - Campaign Legal Center * Salt Lake City, Utah -- Today, Campaign Legal Center (CLC), on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Utah (LWV Utah), Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and individual Utah voters, successfully defended Utahns' right to a fair congressional map. The Utah   more