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How Tumbleweeds gave Utah kids a film festival to grow up with

The Tumbleweeds Film Festival celebrates 15 years of creating film opportunities for youth to engage in creativity and curiosity
By Laney Hansen and Greta Faatz | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Southern Utah University, the University of...

The University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Bill advances to require higher-ed accommodations for students with deeply held beliefs

Rep. Michael Petersen said “the intent is to make sure students aren't required to do things that violate their conscience in order to save their grade." Critics argue it could worsen educational outcomes.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | February 9, 2026

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student and community journalism.   Utah lawmakers...

Traffic moves along I-15 near neighborhoods in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)

House committee advances English proficiency requirement for CDL applicants

Critics cite concern about ‘our political state’ as the bill sponsor says it protects applicants given existing federal requirements for English proficiency.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | February 6, 2026

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student and community journalism.   Utah lawmakers...

Firearms and ammunition are stored inside a safe at a Salt Lake City resident’s home on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)

Utah lawmakers reject secure firearm storage law for fourth year in a row

Rep. Stoddard said he plans to ‘keep bringing back’ similar bills in hopes of keeping guns out of kids’ hands
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | January 27, 2026

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student and community journalism.   For the fourth consecutive...