Brandon Yardley News Today

Its only hog farming to some, but it has been the lifeblood of Beaver County. Locals will have to deal with the aftermath of Smithfield Foods pulling its operations out of the state.

The announcement by Smithfield that it is ending its hog farming operations will have an economic impact on the state in the millions of dollars and will also affect clean energy.

Sen. Mike Lee faces a primary challenge that could show how vulnerable he is to Evan McMullin in November. Other Utah races will show whether moderates have any strength.