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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Trina A. Higgins, the first woman to hold the position of U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah, officially left her role on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Higgins, who was nominated by former President Joe Biden in January 2022, completed her tenure without public explanation for her departure. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah confirmed Higgins’ departure in a statement released on Sunday, marking the end of her tenure as the state’s top federal prosecutor. While the office did not disclose specific details about the circumstances surrounding her exit, it praised Higgins…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Utah County has emerged as the fastest-growing region in the state, according to new data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. From July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, the county added 21,853 new residents, accounting for nearly 43% of the state’s total population growth during the period. This surge in residents is reshaping local communities, especially in places like Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Springs, a once small community now facing rapid expansion, is taking a proactive approach to managing its growth. As new residents flock to the area, the city has prioritized a three-tiered…