But the topic on which Cox has been the most intentional about changing his tone in 2025 is that of religion, and the essential role it plays in Utah’s success, and in sustaining the soul of the nation amid economic, political and technological turmoil.

New Utah football coach Morgan Scalley is preparing for turnover in the wake of Kyle Whittingham’s move to Michigan.

A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.

The redshirt sophomore, who earned All-Big 12 and All-American honors this season, announced his intentions Tuesday.

Utah defensive end John Henry Daley plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Tuesday morning on X.

Checking ID at every alcohol sale is a new lawful requirement as well, and it’s the key to this whole plan working. Previously, Utah law allowed alcohol sellers to use discretion when checking identification if a customer appeared over 35. That discretion disappears in 2026.

Utah will get $195 million as its first-year grant from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which is slated to run five years with a total budget of $50 billion. The program originated in the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation and was created to help modernize healthcare delivery and access in rural communities nationwide.