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Charlotte Morse
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Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Charlotte Morse is the Cedar City reporter for Times Media Service. Morse covers local news in Cedar City, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Morse holds a master's degree in mass communications.
Stories by Charlotte Morse
10 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Fri

Explainer · Health · United States
What older adults can do at home to reduce fall risks and protect independence
Federal health agencies recommend home safety fixes, strength exercises, and medication reviews to lower fall risks for older adults in the US.
Tue
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Utah
Former Utah postal worker indicted over alleged disposal of about 300 mail-in ballots
August 2026
6 stories: 5 explainers, 1 news story
Sun
News: Politics · Utah
Gov. Cox names two Utah Supreme Court nominees and Third District Court pick
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Daily sugary drinks linked to higher stomach-cancer risk in large U.S. study
A large U.S. study found that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer.

Wed
Explainer · Health · United States
What a new U.S. study says about cancer deaths among pilots and flight attendants
Thu
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
2027 Social Security COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data
Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
11 charged in alleged nationwide marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 unions
Eleven people face federal charges in New York for allegedly operating a massive marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 sham marriages.

Mon
Explainer · Food and Dining · United States
Cyclospora fears drive shoppers toward farmers markets as lettuce sales fall
July 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
Explainer: Why Ted Cruz wants Anthony Fauci jailed after the Senate hearing in Washington, D.C.
Tue
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
Columbia study links shorter sleep to small weight gain — what it means for daily habits
A Columbia University study found that cutting sleep by 80 to 90 minutes per night led to modest weight gain and increased sedentary time.
