Alexandrea Bonilla
Home prices are down and so are the size of apartments
The average home in Utah costs around $464,000, said the Utah Association of Realtors. Utah's average apartment rents for over $1,600 a month.5 days ago
Utah kids drinking more sugar than the national average
A CDC study found 66% of Utah kids consume sugar-added drinks at least once a week, that's higher than the national average.9 days ago
Flooding is a “major concern” Weber County officials say
All the recent snow is good for Utah's snowpack, but rising temperatures increase the possibility of flooding -- making it a cause for concern.1 month ago
Course certification now required for OHV driving on Utah public land
For Utah drivers 18 and up, the required OHV course is free. Minors have the option to pass an in-person skills test or take a $35 course.2 months ago
Freshwater fish may impact your health, new study reports.
According to a study published in the Journal Environmental Research, freshwater fish in the continental United States contain high levels of PFAs.2 months ago
Housing master plan for Weber County in beginning stages
A Weber County task force is in the beginning stages of creating a housing master plan2 months ago
Portions of Utah’s alcohol profits to fund underage drinking prevention
The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services says part of the money from alcohol sales goes to prevent teen drinking.2 months ago
Utah alcohol sales exceed $500 million in 2022
Utah has seen an increase of 7.7% in alcohol sales during the 2022 year, an increase that has stayed steady over the past five years.2 months ago
Animal shelters inundated, pushing capacity after new year
Animal shelters in Utah are still feeling the pinch of capacity as more animals come in than they can adopt out. One animal shelter leader calls it a crisis.3 months ago
New bill clarifies which minors will be placed on the Utah sex offender registry
The bill would add certain minors to the Utah sex offender registry. It would also define places that registered sec offenders are not allowed to visit.3 months ago
Humane Society saw uptick in rabbit hoarding in 2022
The Humane Society of Utah said it saw more rabbit hoarding than dog or cat hoarding in 2022. This often comes from families that are overwhelmed with pets.3 months ago
$1.7 trillion spending bill allocates money to Utah issues
The $1.7 trillion bill that is headed to President Joe Biden's desk includes money that will go to military and natural resource programs in Utah.3 months ago
Flight cancellations continue to cause stress, concern for travelers
There are now 60 flight cancellations at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Passengers are anxiously waiting to get to their destinations.3 months ago
Provo fire marshal investigating all fires since February
Provo fire officials are taking a closer look at many of the fires that broke out in the city in 2022. Just last week, two fires broke out in one day.3 months ago
Ogden City being “proactive” in finding housing solutions
Ogden is looking to increase its housing by converting old hotels into homes and possibly purchasing land to develop affordable housing options.3 months ago
Ogden Valley to get $5.5 million to help conserve and reuse water
A new sewer system and well will help the Ogden Valley reuse and conserve water in a time when water continues to be scarce.3 months ago
Weber and Morgan Counties offering PulsePoint CPR notification system
In an emergency situation, the PulsePoint app connects people who know the life-saving skill of CPR with others who could die without it.3 months ago
New electric bus system coming to Ogden
UTA PR Specialist James Larson said the new all-electric bus system combines the speed and efficiency of a TRAX system with the capacity of a city bus.4 months ago
Downtown Ogden expansion project begins finalizing plans
A downtown Ogden expansion project, Make Ogden, is taking its first steps to creating a new development called the WonderBlock.4 months ago
