Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, Utah — In a controversial move, the Utah State Legislature has passed a bill that will prohibit transgender students from living in dorms that correspond with their gender identity. The measure, which passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities, is set to head to the desk of Republican Governor Spencer Cox, who has previously expressed support for such restrictions. Under the newly passed bill, transgender students at Utah’s public colleges and universities will only be allowed to reside in gendered spaces such as dormitories, locker rooms, and bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth. However, transgender students will…

Ogden, Utah — In the span of just two weeks, two separate construction site fires have sparked concern in Utah, with one fire now under investigation in Provo. The latest fire occurred near 1600 South State Street, raising alarms after a similar incident took place in Ogden in January. In that case, a teenager was charged with arson for setting a fire at a construction site. The Provo fire, however, remains under investigation, and the cause has yet to be determined. State Fire Marshal Ted Black noted that while these types of fires are rare, an increase in construction projects…