McKenzie Romero

McKenzie is the editor of Utah News Dispatch and a passionate advocate for journalism.

2 sheriffs charged with obstruction in Kouri Richins case

Oct 8, 2026

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2 sheriffs charged with obstruction in Kouri Richins case

The charges came down through a grand jury, a rare move in Utah.

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With no policy in place, heat takes a toll on Utah's homeless

Oct 7, 2026

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With no policy in place, heat takes a toll on Utah's homeless

Researchers propose a "Code Red" to expand shelter options in heat.

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Is Utah's new 3-judge panel unconstitutional?

Oct 6, 2026

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Is Utah's new 3-judge panel unconstitutional?

Plaintiffs in high-profile lawsuits challenged having their cases transferred to the new court.

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Henderson: 'Gamesmanship' with voting keeps her up at night

Oct 5, 2026

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Henderson: 'Gamesmanship' with voting keeps her up at night

Utah's lieutenant governor has refused to release private voter data to the Trump administration.

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Why splitting PacifiCorp states might not be best for Utah

Sep 30, 2026

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Why splitting PacifiCorp states might not be best for Utah

Utah lawmakers have pushed the utility to split red states from blue states.

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After decades on death row, Douglas Carter walks free — for now

Sep 29, 2026

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After decades on death row, Douglas Carter walks free — for now

Carter has been granted bail while prosecutors prepare for a new trial.

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The domestic violence victims not receiving promised help

Sep 28, 2026

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The domestic violence victims not receiving promised help

Advocates see cracks in Utah's lethality assessment law.

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Weekend recap: UVU shooting report, trashed ballots case, Cox's funding threat

Sep 26, 2026

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Weekend recap: UVU shooting report, trashed ballots case, Cox's funding threat

Catch up on Utah News Dispatch's top stories of the week.

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The small Utah town that could host a big data center

Sep 25, 2026

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The small Utah town that could host a big data center

The proposed site is just a few miles from Meta's data center.

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O'Leary says claims Utahns were agents for China wasn't defamation

Sep 24, 2026

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O'Leary says claims Utahns were agents for China wasn't defamation

The "Shark Tank" investor and data center backer wants the lawsuit dismissed.

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Charges: Utah postal worker threw away ballots

Sep 23, 2026

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Charges: Utah postal worker threw away ballots

The Trump administration is holding up the case as an example of mail-voting problems.

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Cox aligns Utah with Trump's treatment-focused homeless strategy

Sep 22, 2026

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Cox aligns Utah with Trump's treatment-focused homeless strategy

Utah is the first state to officially join the effort.

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Funding threats defused, but frustration remains in Wasatch County

Sep 21, 2026

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Funding threats defused, but frustration remains in Wasatch County

How a standoff between Gov. Cox, local officials has played out.

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Meet the 2 women who will help shape Utah's Great Salt Lake response

Sep 18, 2026

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Meet the 2 women who will help shape Utah's Great Salt Lake response

The Utah Senate confirmed Hannah Freeze and Jamie Barnes to their new positions this week.

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Cox has now seated 6 of Utah's 7 Supreme Court justices

Sep 17, 2026

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Cox has now seated 6 of Utah's 7 Supreme Court justices

Two confirmations close an era of change for the high court

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Charlie Kirk's family says UVU left him 'helpless'

Sep 16, 2026

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Charlie Kirk's family says UVU left him 'helpless'

The family has moved to sue the university.

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Fewer students are headed to college. How can Utah prepare?

Sep 15, 2026

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Fewer students are headed to college. How can Utah prepare?

A new report says Utah is faring better than other states.

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Sep 14, 2026

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The U.'s new classes on nuclear power

What was mostly a healthcare concentration is expanding to include nuclear energy.

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The DOJ is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson

Sep 11, 2026

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The DOJ is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson

The agency has pressured Henderson to provide sensitive voter information from the state.

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91% of renters are priced out of Utah's expensive housing market

Sep 10, 2026

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91% of renters are priced out of Utah's expensive housing market

The state is among the most expensive in the nation to buy a home.

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This data center says it can turn natural gas into water

Sep 9, 2026

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This data center says it can turn natural gas into water

If it succeeds, what will lawmakers say about selling the water?

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A clash could be coming between data centers and native lands

Sep 8, 2026

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A clash could be coming between data centers and native lands

Developers have bought land near the Colorado River and Navajo Nation.

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Sep 7, 2026

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Union membership is growing. But where?

New research shows a significant spike in union membership across the country.

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Weekend recap: Food fears, monument lawsuits, Charlie Kirk trial

Sep 5, 2026

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Weekend recap: Food fears, monument lawsuits, Charlie Kirk trial

Catch up on Utah News Dispatch's top stories of the week.

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Even paused, Tooele data center proposal has people on edge

Sep 4, 2026

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Even paused, Tooele data center proposal has people on edge

A letter signed by 1,100 demanded a full stop.

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