LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ACES Delta presents USU with 100K Donation from Chevron for Scholarships in Delta * DELTA, Utah For almost four decades, Chevron has been a strong supporter of Utah State University- generously investing in innovative research, education and communities throughout Utah. That tradition continued on Monday, Dec. 15, when Chevron donated $100,000 that will be used for student scholarships in Delta. These scholarshi more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert - Beyond the Toy Aisle: Meaningful Gifts from Grandparents * Christmas morning can feel like a whirlwind of plastic packaging, blinking lights, and toys that break before the New Year. Kids may also become overstimulated and lose interest before they even get to breakfast. How can grandparents give a gift that lasts longer than the batteries? Two USU Extension experts, Callie Adams and Andrea Schmutz more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * BIPARTISAN DEFENSE SPENDING PASSES WITH CURTIS SUPPORT * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I proudly supported the NDAA because it strengthens our military's readiness, invests in critical capabilities, and delivers real benefits to Utah's defense  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Bills Introduced in Senate Companion bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in November * The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership applauds Senate introduction of two bills that would reauthorize and increase funding for the Wildlife Crossings Program through fiscal year 2031. Senators Alsobrooks (D-Md more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM and Forest Service approve Cross-Tie transmission project * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service published records of decision for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt transmission project. The decisions authorize a right-of-way across BLM-managed public lands in Nevada and Utah and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sale in Utah generates nearly $65 million in revenue * SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management leased 48 parcels totaling 68,203 acres in Utah for $64,550,922 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale; more than $10 million over the next highest on record for BLM Utah. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks initial input for June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Utah * SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Utah. The comment period ends Jan. 15, 2026. Leasing is the first step in the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich Announce Upcoming Committee Schedule Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources announced its schedule for the week. The committee will hold a business meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:30 am. The purpose of the business meeting is to is to consider pend more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church Handbook Offers Enduring Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Members are invited to follow Jesus Christ's example in learning, teaching and building relationships with God and others * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its "General Handbook" to include principled guidance on the use of artificial intelligence. The handbook update, publis more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Milestones for the Bacolod Philippines Temple, and Temples in California and Texas The Bacolod Philippines Temple will be the second of two temples in the Philippines to be dedicated in May 2026 * The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dates for the open house and dedication of the Bacolod Philippines Temple. A media d more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 19 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * President D. Todd Christofferson to Share Message With Youth at January Event Recorded message is part of 'Walk with Me' -- Worldwide Discussion for Youth available on January 18, 2026 * President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will share a message with youth during the January 2025 pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Legislation to Preserve University of Utah's Research Park Passes the House of Representatives * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore's legislation to protect and preserve the University of Utah's nearly 600-acre Research Park passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. Working alongside University of Utah leadership, Congressman Moore crafted the Universit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Wilson and Senators Welch and Curtis Welcome Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners * Sought the release of Maryia Kalesnikava, Ales Bialiatski and others in letter to Rubio last month WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Joe Wilson (SC-2) and Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and John Curtis of Utah today welcomed the release of 123 political prisoners held by B more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS JOINS DAVE RAMSEY TO DISCUSS TIMESHARE TRANSPARENCY ACT * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, host of The Ramsey Show, to discuss the need to rein in deceptive timeshare sales practices and protect consumers through the Timeshare Transparency Act (TTA), legislation recently introduced by Senator Curtis. Click here or the image above to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY TIMESHARE PRACTICES * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Timeshare Pricing Transparency Act (TPT), bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from confusing contracts, hidden fees, and unclear exit options in the timeshare industry. "Our bill is about honesty, transparency, and basic more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Eight College of Education and Human Services Scholars Ranked in the Top 2% of Global Researchers * Elsevier Research, a research and global technology company, works with universities around the world to gather and share important research discoveries. Based on Elsevier's analysis, in 2024, eight faculty members from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services are among the top two percent of re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects Local Governments from Utah and South Dakota to Receive Over $8.3 Million in Solid Waste Infrastructure Grants * DENVER - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has selected two local governments from Region 8 to receive over $8.3 million in Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants to help improve post-consumer materials management and in more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Fasten Your Seatbelts: USU Aviation Hangar Is Ready for Takeoff * PRICE, Utah Utah State University Eastern invites the community to join in celebrating an exciting milestone for aviation education in Eastern Utah. USU Eastern is hosting a a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new aircraft maintenance hangar at the Carbon County Airport in January. This state-of-the-art facility represents a major step forward in ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Manila Airport, Utah. This action is intended to support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. The rule is effective 0901 UTC, March 19, 2026. The agency's authority for this rulemaking comes from Title 49 of the U.S. Code, which charges the F more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Fluvial Fingerprints: Major New Database Tracks Sediment Across Mississippi River Basin * It's long been known as the "Muddy Mississippi River" but where does all that mud come from? Tracking the sources of excessive sediment in the Mississippi River Basin (MRB) has proven to be a vexing and economically important question for the last few decades, with impacts on water quality, fish populations, recreation and na more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has charged Illusory Systems Inc. dba Nomad, Centerville, Utah, which operates the a cryptocurrency bridge, with failing to secure consumer assets following a 2022 exploit that drained nearly all funds from its platform. The agency alleges the company misrepresented its security protocols, leading to the theft of approximately $186 million. According to the complaint, Illusory Systems advertised its service as a "security-first" platfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Will Require Illusory Systems to Return Money Stolen by Hackers and Implement an Information Security Program * The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Illusory Systems Inc. for failing to implement adequate data security measures, leading to a major security breach in which hackers stole $186 million from consumers. Under a proposed order settling the FTC's allegations, Utah-base more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Gov. Spencer Cox Presents 2025 Governor's Mansion Arts Award to Fry Street Quartet * Utah State University's Fry Street Quartet was recently honored with the 2025 Governor's Mansion Arts Award (GMAA). Presented by Governor Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox at a formal ceremony in the historic Governor's Mansion, the award recognizes artists who have made a lasting impact on the state's cultural life. The GM more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * New Guidance on Bible Translations for Latter-day Saints The handbook notes that some "may benefit from translations that are doctrinally clear and also easier to understand" * The latest wave of updates to the "General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" includes an adjustment to a portion about editions and translations of the Holy Bib more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following opening statement from a Dec. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Building a Talent Marketplace: How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Opportunity." LERs stands for learning and employment records. * * * In today's workforce search, the hiring process is costly and extremely inefficient. This is especially the case when employe more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Honduran National Indicted on Drug and Immigration Crimes in Utah after Law Enforcement Allegedly Seized 21,000 Fentanyl Pills An undocumented Honduran national living in the United States illegally, was remanded into federal custody following his initial appearance on drug and immigration crimes. Norlan Guillermo Andino-Torres, 33, of Honduras, who has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Bill Protects Car Owners from Data Harvesting * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today affording essential data privacy rights to vehicle owners across America. The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act will give motor vehicle owners control over their personal data by outlawing its sale and collection by car manufacturers without drivers' consent, and barring data sharing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Booker Reign in Runaway Agriculture Waste to Ensure Small Farmers Get Fair Share * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today with U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) to reign in government spending within the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to reduce waste on ineffective projects and prevent big agriculture producers from monopolizing funding pools to ensure tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Maloy, Lummis Introduce CLEAR Act to Protect Local and State Law Enforcement Authority * Earlier this week, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT), alongside Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), introduced the Community Law Enforcement Authority Restoration Act of 2025, known as the CLEAR Act, to block a Biden-era U.S. Forest Service rule that expands federal involvement in enforcing state and local laws. The more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 18 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Joins National $8 Million Initiative to Expand College Education in Prisons * Marian University is honored to be selected as a founding partner in a groundbreaking national initiative to advance postsecondary education for incarcerated learners. The University of Utah has received an $8 million award from Ascendium Education Group to launch the Prison Education Action Research Lab (PEARL),  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Minnesota Residents Charged After Allegedly Trafficking 150 Pounds of Methamphetamine through the District of Utah ST. GEORGE, Utah - A federal judge remanded two Minnesota residents into federal custody today during their arraignment hearings for alleged drug crimes after law enforcement allegedly seized 150 pounds of methamphetamine during a tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Montana selected for new USPTO community engagement office location * New community engagement office to serve as innovation center for local/regional innovators ALEXANDRIA, VA The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the selection of Montana as the first of several new locations of community engagement offices to serve innovators in part of the ei more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: * * * Parks Group Calls On Senators to Oppose Amendment Greenlighting the Sale of National Parks Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who chairs the Senate's Energy and Natural Resource Committee, recently introduced a shocking new amendment that would pave the way for the Trump administration to sell our national parks to the highest bidder. And he's working to bring the amendment to a vote as soon as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Predatory Timeshare Practices * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator John Curtis (R-Utah.) in introducing the Timeshare Pricing Transparency Act (TPT), bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from confusing contracts, hidden fees, and unclear exit options in the timeshare industry. "Americans d more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Not Playing by the Rules: USU Researcher Explores Filamentous Algae Dynamics in Rivers * Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green algae - cyanobacteria - is a visually interesting, yet worrisome phenomenon. Increasingly prevalent filamentous algae, with its long, voluminous  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Patriots of the Caribbean: Lee Bill Authorizes American Privateers to Seize Cartel Assets with President's Approval * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today that would allow private entities to stop drug cartel smuggling and violence. The Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act authorizes President Trump, as provided under the Constitution, to commission American oper more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maloy Introduces the Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025 * Today, Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2025, which extends long standing oil and gas tax provisions to geothermal projects to promote one of America's cheapest and most reliable energy sources. The bill supports a rapidly growing American energy industry delivering reliable, around  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Condemns EU Sanctioning X for Refusing to Censor Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a resolution today condemning the European Union's recent decision to sanction the social media platform X for its refusal to censor American users' online speech. The massive $140 million fine is the latest in a string of radical free speech infringement by European governments, in more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * The Gut Bacteria That Put the Brakes on Weight Gain in Mice The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome--the bacteria and fungi in the gut--are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the possibility that changing the microbiome could improve health. But any given person's gut contains hundreds of different microbia more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Utah's agricultural sector generated $2.3 billion in annual sales in 2022 Utah's farm operations generated $2.3 billion in animal products and crop sales in 2022, according to a report released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Agricultural activities, primarily concentrated in seven counties, employed over 16,000 people and utilized 10.5 millio more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 18 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Utah's population reaches 3.55 million in 2025 Utah's population reached an estimated 3,551,150 as of July 1, 2025, according to new estimates released today by the Utah Population Committee (UPC), chaired and staffed by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The state added 44,351 residents since July 1, 2024, reflecting a continued moderation in growth, with the ann more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Community Justice Advocate Program Receives Grant to Expand Services * LOGAN Utah State University's Transforming Communities Institute (TCI) has been awarded a grant from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation (ACBF) to expand its Community Justice Advocate (CJA) training program, which aims to help Utahns navigate debt-related legal and financial challenges. The ACBF award will fund compensation for more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Cosmetology: Where Creativity Meets Confidence * Utah State University Eastern's Cosmetology program blends hands-on training, creative exploration, and a supportive college environment to prepare students for meaningful, career-ready futures in the beauty industry. With access to real clients, multiple certification pathways, and instructors who bring decades of professional experience, students gradu more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Research Offers Ethical Guideposts for the AI Era * Higher education is navigating a period of heightened scrutiny and rapid change. In recent years, colleges and universities have faced public debate over their values, governance, and societal role- debates that have, in some cases, influenced donor confidence and policy decisions. And now a second wave of concern is breaking against the eroding shoreline o more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Uintah Basin Professor Ben Burger Digs into own Past in Inaugural Lecture * VERNAL, Utah Utah State University Uintah Basin faculty, staff, and students gathered on Dec. 4 to celebrate the inaugural lecture of Benjamin Burger, newly promoted professor of geology in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Burger delivered his lecture, titled "In the Company of Ancient Ghosts:  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Utah Man Indicted after Fraudulently Obtaining Over $1M in Social Security Benefits and Private Insurance Policy Benefits A Salt Lake County man was indicted by a federal grand jury for wire fraud and mail fraud, among other federal crimes, after he allegedly assumed a different person's identity to fraudulently obtain the person's Social Security more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Utah Mechanics Eject Operating Engineers Union Bosses After Landslide Decertification Vote Results National Labor Board certifies election outcome *  Salt Lake City, UT (December 19, 2025) - Employees of Smith Power Products, Inc are free from the hold of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 union officials after an overwhelming majority of the units 58 workers vo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy Passes Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah-03), Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands; Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), along with Representatives Burgess Owens (R-Utah-04), Blake Moore (R-Utah-01), and Celeste Maloy (R-Utah-02), have more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 15 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Experts' Article on State Trust Lands Wins National Honor * An article about state trust lands by two University of Wyoming experts has been recognized by the Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review as one of the top environmental law and policy articles of 2025. The article, "State Trust Land Revenue Diversification Through Conservation," was published in the Utah Law Review and is available onli more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Curtis, Cohen, Wilson Welcome Release of 123 Political Prisoners in Belarus * Bipartisan lawmakers called on Trump Admin to work to free political prisoners WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), alongside U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D- TN-09) and Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), today welcomed the release of 123 political prisoners held by Belarusian stron more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Where Gratitude Meets Purpose: Janet Osborne's Lifelong Commitment to Education and Empowerment * For more than four decades, Janet Osborne '89 Ed.D. has been a champion for education, opportunity, and community at Utah State University. As an emeritus faculty member in sociology and the former director of USU's Women's Center, Janet helped countless students particularly women returning to school find their voice more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, Dec. 17 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * WSJ Ranks BYU-Idaho Best Value in Idaho and Utah * Each year the Wall Street Journal publishes a list of the Best Colleges in the U.S. For its 2026 Best Colleges list, BYU-Idaho claimed the top spot in Idaho for best value and the top spot in comparison to colleges in Utah. BYU-Idaho ranks #32 overall in the U.S. for best value. While the rankings themselves are exciting for BYU-Idaho, the tru more PR