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Utah voters’ info will soon be available to anyone with $1,050

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April 15, 2026

Utah voters’ info will soon be available to anyone with ,050

In the days since Utah’s top election official sent letters to more than 300,000 Utahns who previously opted to keep their voter registration records private, warning them their personal information is about to become public, questions and panic over the change have flooded social media platforms.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mailed the notices earlier this month, informing voters that under the recently passed SB153, most voters’ data currently classified as “private” or “withheld” will be publicly accessible to anyone willing to pay a hefty fee beginning May 25.

Critics say the new state law puts vulnerable residents at risk, and that voters who sought privacy protections are right to be concerned.

The change coincides with sweeping efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to obtain the entirety of state voter databases as he continues to make unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud. Henderson has resisted the move, embroiling her in a legal battle with the Justice Department.

Read Emily Anderson Stern and Sydney Jezik’s full story at sltrib.com.

This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.

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After a historic building’s demolition, SLC Council slashes developer’s incentive

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23 hours ago

April 15, 2026

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After a historic building’s demolition, SLC Council slashes developer’s incentive

Blaser Ventures planned to renovate the iconic Utah Pickle Co. Building in the Granary District, but later demolished it.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction crews work on the Pickle & Hide property at 739 S. 400 West on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The partially rebuilt Utah Pickle Co. Building is at right.

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Utah County Republican Party to hold convention Saturday

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1 day ago

April 14, 2026

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Utah County Republican Party to hold convention Saturday

Staff Writer | Lehi Free Press

All Utah County Republican delegates are invited to participate in the Utah County Republican convention this Saturday at Skyridge High School. Several high-profile Utah County races with numerous republican contenders will vie to represent the party in the primary election. Those races include two county commission seats, and a republican nominee will emerge from the county clerk and county recorder races.

The day-long event starts at 7:30 a.m. with a greeting time for candidates and delegates, then registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. According to county officials, food trucks will be on site. Delegates are encouraged to bring water and a cushion for more comfortable seating.
The Utah County Democratic Party held its nominating convention earlier in April.

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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit

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2 days ago

April 14, 2026

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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit

Kentucky basketball continues to stay aggressive in the transfer portal, hosting Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown for a visit, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats look to rebuild their backcourt heading into next season.

Brown, a 6-3, 175-pound point guard, is coming off a standout year in which he averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game. He shot 45.3% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range while starting all 32 games and playing over 31 minutes per contest.

There is already a connection between Brown and Kentucky, as he previously played alongside former Wildcat forward Ansley Almonor during the 2023-24 season before Almonor transferred to Kentucky the following year.

Kentucky’s interest in Brown comes as the program looks to reload at the guard position following multiple departures, including Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Jasper Johnson, and Collin Chandler. Head coach Mark Pope and his staff have made it a priority to evaluate all options, with Brown emerging as a serious candidate after a recent phone conversation between the two sides.

The Wildcats have also hosted other guards like Zoom Diallo, and currently, Rob Wright is on campus.

Brown’s visit is part of a busy stretch for Kentucky, with several other notable transfer targets expected to make their way to Lexington, including Alex Wilkins, Donnie Freeman, Jalen Cox, and Magoon Gwath.

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