Wild bees across the west face a growing threat from microscopic parasites. Last week an Oregon researcher visited USU’s Ecology Center to discuss her findings.

In the 2026 general session, the Legislature will consider a ban on kratom, a substance lawmakers passed regulatory measures for in 2019.

The rule would have required major reductions in methane emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to delay it for 18 months, drawing criticism from environmental groups.

After residents rallied to save it, the Cache County Library received six months of funding under the newly approved 2026 budget, preserving access to library services for some 30,000 Utahns.

Shireen Ghorbani is joined by Utah Reps. Tyler Clancy and Grant Miller for an in-depth discussion of the contributors and potential solutions to homelessness.

The analysis argues that national monuments help protect the rivers that millions rely on for drinking water. Under the Trump administration, those protections could weaken.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Carmen Nesbitt and Leah Larson talk about the week’s top stories, including backlash over a banned words list at a Utah University and more.

New research shows that mountain regions around the world are warming faster than the lowlands below them. Scientists say that could have big consequences for the Mountain West, where communities rely on snow and ice for their water supply.

A consumer advocacy group is asking top insurance companies to adopt a list of nine protections aimed at increased transparency and fairness.

The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts little change over the next week, with temperatures sitting at about 50 to 60 degrees and slightly worse air quality.