The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

Signs and displays being removed include references to climate change, historical racism and other topics.

From homelessness and policing to housing and growth, Salt Lake City’s mayor framed her agenda around constitutional ...

A recent, non-binding opinion from the Government Accountability Office may pave the way for Congress to begin rescinding ...

This article explains why Utah chose the plains bison as its state animal, and how this iconic species is doing in the state ...

Environmental groups and tribes are growing increasingly worried that some protections could be stripped from Grand Staircase ...

After a recent federal decision, Utah’s congressional delegation may use an obscure federal law to slash the management plan ...

In his new book "Guns, Furs & Gold," Larry Morris recounts the 19th-century experience of the Arikaras, Crows, Cheyennes, and Arapahos by detailing their interactions with four legendary survivors of ...

Tribal representatives speak on panel during 2025 Colorado River Water Users Association. (Left to Right) Jenny Dumas, water attorney for the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Jason Hauter, attorney for the ...

The Lumbee Fairness Act gives the tribe's 60,000 members access to federal benefits like healthcare and education. The act allows the Lumbee Tribe to pursue federal programs, establish a reservation ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy. By Rick Rojas ...