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Medicaid disbursements for Dental Services in Salem reached $32,709 in 2024, a 2.4% uptick, pointing to shifts in both usage and payment policies.

Springville saw a 12.4% rise in 2024 Medicaid payments for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category, reflecting shifts in service use and reimbursement.

In 2024, Spanish Fork Medicaid providers billed $1,162,583 under the Medicine Services and Procedures category, a 37.3% rise from the prior year.

In 2024, Provo Medicaid providers billed $1,370,839 for radiology procedure services, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared with the prior year.

Highland saw a 382.7% rise in 2024 Medicaid payments for Medicine Services and Procedures, signaling notable shifts in local service usage and reimbursement patterns.

Less than 0.1% of all Medicaid payments in Draper during 2024 came from COVID-19–related claims, totaling at least $762 for the year.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has closed the decades-old homicide case of Laura Ann Aime after new DNA evidence linked Ted Bundy conclusively. Modern forensic technology played a key role in resolving this cold case. Officials believe these advancements may help solve other unsolved crimes.

Rep. Mike Kennedy has introduced new legislation aimed at giving technical colleges equal access to key federal grants currently reserved for traditional colleges or universities. Supporters say this move could help fill critical workforce gaps by supporting hands-on career training.

Human remains were discovered by a horseback rider in mountains above Springville City on March 28. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office is leading an ongoing investigation alongside other agencies while working on identifying the deceased.

U.S. Representatives Mike Kennedy and Jeff Crank introduced legislation aimed at restoring broader recreational access on federal lands. The Public Lands Access Restoration Act would reverse post-2005 policies restricting use unless specifically posted closed.