Winter Weather Expected In Utah Mountains

Southern Mountains Under Winter Weather Advisory

(Cedar City, UT) -- The Southern Mountains are expected to get a large amount of snow later today. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of southern Utah that include the mountain range and Brian Head. Most of the snow will fall in higher elevations and up to a foot of the white stuff is possible. Forecasters noted even more, up to 18 inches, could fall in the Tushar Range. The service didn't mention anything about difficulties while traveling other than to expect winter driving conditions.

Cox Explains Why He Signed DEI Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah Governor Spencer Cox is giving his explanation for signing a bill that changes diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Cox released a five-thousand word essay on the matter Friday, just a couple of weeks after the measure was passed with a veto proof majority.

The bill replaces DEI programs in colleges and universities and puts student success centers in their place. Those centers are required to be open to all students and keeps diversity statements from being involved in the hiring process on campuses. Cox said the legislation continues to "support programs that promote student success" and "prevents discriminatory practices."

Utah State Prison Inmate Injured In Fight

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A prison brawl left one inmate injured at the Utah State Correctional Facility on Saturday. Officials say the fight involved three inmates and happened at the Antelope unit of the prison, which houses the highest custody-level inmates. A weapon was reportedly used during the fight, and the inmate who was injured was airlifted to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Grantsville City Cemetery Vandalized

(Grantsville, UT) -- Authorities are investigating vandalism that happened at Grantsville City Cemetery last week. A total of seventeen headstones were broken or toppled over, and historical items were stolen from the cemetery. Grantsville Mayor Neil Critchlow says the incident has left him in "disbelief and disappointment". Anyone who has information on the vandalism should contact Grantsville City Police, and could be eligible for an 850-dollar reward.

Cedar City Youth Lead Charge For New Flag

(Cedar, City, UT) -- A southern Utah city has a new flag thanks to some young residents. The Cedar City Youth Council began pushing for a new flag in the city following the state's decision to create a new flag for Utah.

The new flag was approved earlier this month and put on display for the first time last week. It features three flags in the design that represent Cedar City's nickname, "The Festival City." It also has a white star on a blue and yellow background, a sharp difference from the previous design that was all red with a yellow shield in the middle.