As Utah’s senior U.S. senator helps lead a Republican charge to make sweeping changes to voting, the state’s top election official this week has raised numerous red flags about the bill, saying it could violate constitutional secret ballot rights and federally preempt states’ rights.

Snowbasin will close Sunday while most resorts in the state remain open as the snowpack dwindles amid a heat wave in the West.

One of the most unlikely events any Utah football fan could have ever imagined came to fruition last winter when the program's long time coach, Kyle Whittingham

Documents obtained from the University of Utah shed light on Kyle Whittingham's surprising departure and resurfacing at Michigan.

BOTTOM LINE: UT Arlington plays in the WAC Tournament against Utah Tech. The Mavericks have gone 4-14 against WAC teams, with a 6-6 record in non-conference play. UT Arlington gives up 67.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.5 points per game.

Orleans Arena is the location where the UT Arlington Mavericks (17-13) will try to beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-21) on Thursday in the WAC Tournament. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds faced California Baptist and took a loss by a score of 82-75 in their last contest.

UT Arlington Mavericks (11-20, 5-14 WAC) vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (18-11, 11-7 WAC) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah and UT Arlington play in the WAC Tournament.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-21, 6-12 WAC) vs. UT Arlington Mavericks (17-13, 9-9 WAC) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UT Arlington plays in the WAC Tournament against Southern Utah.

You can’t help but wonder if the result would have been different if UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau were able to suit up for this one. Alex Karaban had a monster night for UConn, scoring a game-high 27 points.