Lawsuits

The Utah Legislature has already tried to transfer three high-profile cases to the new panel. Plaintiffs in those cases claim it's an overreach of lawmakers' constitutional authority.

After years of disagreement between states, the federal government stepped in last month with a plan. Nevada is already suing, and more litigation could follow.

Negotiations remain at an impasse, making a messy court battle increasingly likely. One Utah water official argued such a move would mean choosing courtrooms over cooperation.

A coalition of environmental groups have asked a judge to keep a lawsuit over the future of the Great Salt Lake alive.

Native American tribes, including one from Nevada, want the U.S. government to explain how it funded boarding schools for Indigenous children.

Plaintiffs allege the president's effort to cease federal funding to NPR and PBS violates freedoms of speech and the press.

A northern Utah county is facing a lawsuit from its former victim advocate director.

In other news, Sevier School District claims it can't redact or release a video showing alleged punishment against students. And, Utah swears in its first woman state auditor next week.

A legal fight between a Northern Utah city and a nonprofit is preventing more child care options from opening in a place that desperately needs them.

In other news, the 2nd Congressional District primary race between Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. And, Utahns and sheep are both working to remove debris that could spark or further spread wildfires.