Gov. Cox signs first bills of the 2026 General Legislative Session
Today, Gov. Cox announced the signing of the first 10 bills of the 2026 General Legislative Session. Information on these bills can be found below:. H.B. 5 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Base Budget. H.B. 6 Criminal Justice Base Budget. H.B. 7 Social Services Base Budget. S.B. 1 Higher...
COMER: One book that unquestionably deserves to be banned from schools
On Jan. 6, ABC4 reported new additions to Utah’s list of banned books, which resulted in a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union against the state of Utah. Said the ACLU in a press release, according to the article:. “These laws undermine students’ fundamental freedoms by denying them...
People Drive From All Over Utah To Eat At This Unassuming Local Cafe
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most ordinary places, tucked away from the spotlight and Instagram fame. Sunshine Cafe in North Salt Lake stands as delicious proof that Utah’s most memorable meals don’t require fancy addresses or trendy decor. Just honest cooking that speaks...
Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office teams up with UDOT for traction sticker program
SALT LAKE CITY — While the snow has been sparse this year, safety is still the top priority for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, as it enforces the new traction sticker program for the Cottonwood canyons. On Friday, the office invites the public to get free inspections so...
Coffee County woman arrested in Croatia in connection with Utah ‘Doomsday Mom’ case
A Coffee County woman has been arrested and held in Croatia in connection with the Utah “Doomsday Mom” case that sparked an international manhunt back in November. Lovie McVeigh, who has been living in Croatia, was also arrested when authorities in Dubrovnik, Croatia picked up Utah runaway mom Elleshia Anne Seymour,...
ICE raid at West Valley auto shop leaves family demanding answers
WEST VALLEY CITY — A family is speaking out after ICE agents raided Viper Auto Care this week, shattering the shop’s glass door and detaining two men — shop owner Ismael Avalos and employee Wilmer Menjivar. A newly installed replacement door now hangs where agents forced their...
Rockies Weather Alert: Limited Snow/Rain Ahead for Denver, Salt Lake City Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Denver, Colorado – The Rockies move into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a broadly milder-than-normal and relatively quiet weather pattern, limiting snowfall across much of the Mountain West while allowing...
University of Utah Launches Innovative Water Prediction Research in Alaska with $700K Grant
The University of Utah's latest endeavor takes its research to the rugged terrains of Alaska, where critical river systems flow largely unchecked. Funded by a hefty ~$700K grant from the National Water Prediction Service, this project isn't just another academic exercise. The team, led by Professor Ryan Johnson, aims...
Utah Weather Alert Today: Salt Lake City Faces Freezing Fog This Morning With Midweek...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Utah drivers wake to glowing brake lights and muted streetlamps as freezing fog settles into the Salt Lake Valley. Moist air clings low to the ground, coating pavement with a thin, slick glaze in spots....
Enjoy a Kid-Free Dining Experience at This Adults-Only Restaurant in Utah
I love children (I have three young children myself), but sometimes I want to enjoy a meal where I don't have to worry about spills or hearing complaints. While Utah is certainly a family-friendly state, one destination offers adults a bit of a break. No Name Saloon in Park City, Utah, is a restaurant and […]

















