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Utah officials linked four deaths to semi-synthetic kratom compounds hidden in supplements labeled as 'cat's claw.' The products, often sold under the brand 'Buzzers,' contain illegal Schedule 1 drugs that mimic opioid effects. While natural cat's claw is safe, these adulterated items are being sold in gas stations and smoke shops despite state bans.
Utah has become the first US state to allow an AI system to examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight. The pilot, run by startup Nolla Health, focuses exclusively on mild-to-moderate acne. It uses a phased approach, starting with physician review of the first 100 prescriptions before moving to fully automated prescribing with retrospective checks. The program is limited to topical treatments and costs $4.99 per month.
Kratom remains legal in most US states despite a surge in poison control reports and recent fatalities. While federal agencies flag the substance as a concern, state legislatures are increasingly moving to ban synthetic derivatives or impose strict regulations, with Utah issuing urgent warnings after four deaths linked to mislabeled supplements.
Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died on Sunday after his wingsuit failed during a BASE jump in Cache County. Authorities confirmed he fell from a 700-foot perch near Leetham's Hollow, impacting the ground at high speed. Reilly was part of a group of eight to ten experienced jumpers. This is the 15th global BASE fatality recorded in 2026.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died on Sunday after his wingsuit failed to generate sufficient lift during a jump from a 700-foot cliff in Cache County, Utah. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Leetham's Hollow, a remote area near Millville Canyon. This incident marks the 15th global BASE fatality recorded in 2026, adding to a long-term registry of 541 deaths since 1981. The victim was part of a group of eight to ten participants, and search-and-rescue teams used a helicopter to recover the body from the inaccessible terrain.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died on Sunday after his wingsuit failed during a jump from a 700-foot cliff in Leetham's Hollow, Utah. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene after impacting the ground at high speed. The incident occurred in a popular jumping area near Millville Canyon, involving a group of eight to ten participants. This marks the 15th global BASE fatality reported this year, adding to a long-term record of 541 deaths since 1981.
The United Football League (UFL) announced Wednesday that it will add franchises in Utah and Oklahoma City for the 2028 season, expanding the league to 10 teams. The Utah team will play home games at America First Field in Sandy, partnering with the Larry H. Miller Co. The league also confirmed that teams in Colorado Springs and Rhode Island will begin play in 2027, while current franchises in Houston and Birmingham will relocate to those cities. UFL president Russ Brandon cited strong fan support and venue quality as key factors for the Utah selection, though the team name and branding remain undecided.
The Justice Department charged Damon Matai Seei, a former Utah postal worker, with destroying over 300 mail-in ballots in a church dumpster during the June primary. While Seei pleaded not guilty and claimed he acted out of laziness, officials used the case to advocate for stricter mail-in voting regulations.
A former Utah postal worker faces federal charges for discarding over 300 mail-in ballots in a church dumpster during the June primary. While the defendant claims he acted out of 'laziness' to lighten his workload, the Justice Department used the case to advocate for stricter mail-in voting rules and criticize court blocks on those regulations.
The Justice Department has charged a 34-year-old former Utah postal worker, Damon Seei, with destroying over 300 mail-in ballots during a June primary. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter used a press conference to frame the case as evidence supporting President Trump’s push for stricter mail-in voting rules, despite prosecutors acknowledging the suspect’s motive was laziness rather than political intent. Seei pleaded not guilty and was released immediately, with his trial set for late November.
A 34-year-old USPS employee in Utah has been charged with destroying approximately 300 mail-in ballots during the June 2026 primary. The worker admitted to discarding the ballots in a dumpster out of frustration and laziness, not political motive. Federal officials announced the charges in Washington, D.C., emphasizing election integrity ahead of the November midterms.
A Utah postal worker dumped 300 mail-in ballots into a parking-lot trash before the state’s June primary, saying he acted out of frustration and laziness; he pleaded not guilty to destruction and delay of mail, as federal officials stress election-integrity efforts amid ongoing voting-law prosecutions.
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses are expanding beyond Virginia and Oklahoma to Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina, with Utah expected to launch soon and North Carolina aiming for early 2027; Kentucky has announced support after upgrading its digital ID system, continuing a rapid rollout that now includes about 16 states plus Puerto Rico.
Two Utah Republicans, Sen. John Curtis and Rep. Blake Moore, pushed back against Trump’s ban of CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House access, arguing that a free press should have access unless there is slander or libel; outlets have filed lawsuits and experts say the move is rash and potentially unconstitutional, highlighting a clash over White House press access.
Geologists have mapped hidden ice in Utah’s Mount Timpanogos rock glaciers, estimating about 396 million gallons (roughly 600 Olympic-sized pools) of ice with an average thickness of about 61.7 feet, and found evidence ice is still forming. These climate-resilient water stores could help inform future drought management and account for a large share of the state’s freshwater supply.