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Nearly all flavored vapes became illegal Tuesday after a judge allowed the ban to take effect—vape shop owners say the decision forces them to stop selling most flavors and may force many shops to close.

Owners are checking with their lawyers and waiting for clear guidance from state officials who plan to enforce the law with undercover operations and ex parte warrants.

A Utah nurse from Highland is accused of urging her roommate to take insulin that killed her for a $1.5 million life insurance payout, had her license limited at her first court appearance on Monday, and now faces charges including aggravated murder that could bring the death penalty — text messages show she repeatedly pushed for dangerous doses.

Officers responded to an Amber Alert after spotting a white Ford F-150 about 80 miles south of the house fire and took suspect Ricardo Rojel Trujillo into custody 16 minutes later on Monday at 7:30 p.m.—the two children he was seen with were unharmed and are now with the Division of Child and Family Services.

Governor Cox signed a bill that will change Utah college courses to focus on Western civilization, the rise of Christianity, and founding texts at Utah State with a pilot program starting May 7.

Faculty oppose the plan—saying it limits academic freedom and new ideas as the curriculum expands statewide by 2029.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday by Utah and Oklahoma as they challenged a 10th Circuit decision to move an air quality case to the D.C.

Circuit—claiming that each state’s unique air quality should be reviewed locally. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown said the state’s mountains and air patterns demand local oversight while justices questioned if pollution’s effects stay regional—with a ruling expected this fall.

Governor Spencer Cox vetoed SB37 on Monday — stating that redirecting about $842 million in property tax revenue from schools to the general fund would harm public trust and create accounting and legal challenges.

Lawmakers and education groups had urged the governor to act, and they may consider a veto override as discussions continue.

A Utah man, Juan Jose Ramos—who had no criminal record and was legally in the country awaiting an asylum hearing—was deported to El Salvador on March 14 after being detained during a traffic stop where his tattoo was mistaken for a protest affiliation marker.

His family learned of his location when a social media video posted by the Salvadoran president revealed his arrival among deportees.

Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have let him appoint the chief justice of the state’s highest court—he said he did not want extra power and vetoed two other judicial bills while signing over 200 bills including ones for firefighter cancer screening and free school lunches, leaving the court system unchanged this session.

Les Miserables - School Edition

7:30-10 p.m. | SCERA Center for the Arts | Tickets may vary | Enjoy a heartfelt rendition of this classic musical while supporting a cause of your choice.

Les Miserables School Edition

7:30-11:30 p.m. | SCERA Center for the Arts | Ticket pricing varies | Experience the powerful and moving story of Les Miserables, reimagined for school audiences.

Utah Hockey Club vs. Chicago Blackhawks Watch Party

2-5 p.m. — Mountain Mike's Pizza — $15 includes pizza buffet and drinks — Enjoy an exciting watch party with giveaways and a live podcast recording for all hockey fans.

Snow White Film Screening

3:45-7:45 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Enjoy a classic film and contribute to a good cause.

The Wizard of Oz School Edition

5 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a magical journey through the land of Oz with this school edition performance.

Power Chord Guitar Fest 2025

2-8 p.m. — The Boardwalk Sound — Presale tickets available — Celebrate the power of music with a lineup of local and touring bands at an energetic guitar festival.

Utah Shakespeare Festival: Henry IV

7-8:15 p.m. — Orem Public Library — Free admission — Experience the timeless drama of Shakespeare’s Henry IV at the Orem Public Library.

Easter Extravaganza

12-4 p.m. — University Place — Free activities — Enjoy photo sessions with the Easter Bunny and various fun springtime events.