NEW YORK, May 3 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news: A&E announces the highly anticipated return of non-fiction docuseries "60 Days In" and "Inmate to Roommate" premiering Thursday, May 30 at 9pm ET/PT and 10pm ET/PT, respectively. Bringing together seven undercover participants with an interest in improving the jail, the new season of "60 Days In" goes behind bars in the Utah County Jail overseen by Sheriff Mike Smith. The new season of "Inmate to Roommate" introduces a new gr  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 2 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * * 17 games on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2; All 46 games available on ESPN+ * 2024 Season Opener on ABC: 2023 Championship rematch between Utah Archers and Philadelphia Waterdogs and Saturday, June 1, at 1 p.m. ET * 2024 PLL Championship Final on ABC Sept.15 at 3 p.m. ET * * * ESPN will present the entire 2024 season of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster, fea  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 3 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is suing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the U.S. Department of Justice for illegally attempting to curtail Americans' constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms. Louisiana is part of a multi-state coalition that includes Texas, Mississippi, and Utah. Just weeks ago, the Justice Department expanded rules requiri  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news on April 30, 2024: The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today announced U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will headline the 2024 Sedona Forum in conversation with U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Friday evening, May 3. Secretary Blinken's appearance follows his visits to China and the Middle East. Senator Romney is the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee   more

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following statement on April 30, 2024, by President Elizabeth R. Cantwell: * * * Dear University Community, As a modern land-grant university, Utah State University fosters discourse and engagement that enhances our communities and furthers the pursuit of knowledge. Our classrooms provide vibrant spaces for learning, discussion, and the exchange of ideas, and our outdoor spaces provide a forum for demonstrations, protests, and other lawfu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a multistate coalition including Louisiana, Missouri, and Utah to sue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") of the U.S. Department of Justice for unlawfully attempting to abridge Americans' constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms. The ATF's regulatory restrictions go beyond the authority granted to the  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe. For most people, the first sign is difficulty walking and balancing, which gets worse as time progresses. The symptoms usually start in a person's forties or fif  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Shelby Ruud Jarman Utah State University Extension presented its "Friend of Extension" award to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at Extension's annual conference in March. The DHHS has partnered with USU Extension on several initiatives to help improve the lives of Utah citizens. Together, the DHHS and USU Extension have provided food and nutrition education to those in need, supported youth with   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Mary-Ann Muffoletto Utah State University scholar Sterling Sturgill will never forget his first visit, at age 11, to the Philippines. "I'd seen poverty-stricken areas in photos, but seeing it face-to-face was a life-changing experience," says Sturgill, who grew up in Kimberly, Idaho. "It was eye-opening to learn people showered themselves from a small bucket, and their only bathroom was a hole they'd dug in the groun  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland over "concerning comments [he] made regarding our country's elections and election security laws passed by the states." The letter was led by the States of Indiana and West Virginia and warns the DOJ against its "intimidation and fearmongering." The letter highlights Garland's claim that democracy is under attack b  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Utah State University Blanding is proud to have celebrated its class of 2024 on Friday, April 26. The class of 2024 consists of 188 individuals earning 55 associate, 17 bachelor's, and 12 master's degrees and 134 undergraduate and one graduate certificate. "This is a truly exciting occasion to be with you today to celebrate the achievements of each and every one of our graduates," said Kristian Olsen, seni  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 30 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Sydney Dahle Scientists have typically assumed that forest disturbances reduce evaporation and transpiration and increase the amount of water available to streams. But new research at Utah State University has shown that in dry climates the opposite can occur and disturbing forests actually results in less water becoming available. Sara Goeking, along with co-author and faculty mentor David Tarboton, receive  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Alicia Richmond In honor of April's World Autism Acceptance month, USU hosted Natalia Vodianova, international supermodel, philanthropist and founder of the Naked Heart Foundation. Vodianova visited the Autism Support Services: Education, Research and Training (ASSERT) classroom and learning from founder Tom Higbee, professor and department head of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and his highly skilled ea  more