Utah News

Monday Governor Herbert appointed basketball star Thurl Bailey as the first ambassador to the Utah refugee community.

Thurl Bailey knows a lot about a lot of things. He played for the Utah Jazz in the 1980s and 1990s, is an actor, a singer/songwriter, and a public speaker.

"I’m not just an athlete. I’m a community advocate, I love people, I love their stories, their journeys, they inspire me," Bailey said.

Southern Utah University is readying itself to take flight starting in the fall of 2013.

The Utah State Board of Regents approved a new associate of applied science degree in aerospace/aviation technology at SUU.

More than 200 protestors gathered on Saturday to denounce Utah’s so-called “Ag-Gag” law. The law, which was signed by Governor Herbert in 2012, prohibits unauthorized filming or photography at agricultural facilities. This weekend’s protest was organized after charges were filed – and then dropped –  against a woman who filmed activities at a slaughterhouse in Draper.

The Moab uranium cleanup is expected to be completed in 2025, and then suddenly, the town will be 450 acres bigger. UPR’s Jon Kovash reports:

Wednesday evening about two dozen Moab residents gave their opinions on what can eventually be done with the uranium tailings and mill site, which is currently owned by the Department of Energy. Russ Von Koch chairs a local oversight committee for the cleanup.