Alexandrea Bonilla
An ingredient in diet soda could be linked to cancer, but don’t panic
The WHO plans to list aspartame -- an artificial sweetener commonly used in diet soda -- as a possible carcinogen.10 months ago
Strong winds increasing fire danger in Utah
Fire danger is on the rise across the state, thanks to the wind blowing and drying things out according to an expert.11 months ago
Research finds Utah test scores still recovering, but faring better than other states
Utah test scores aren't back to pre-pandemic levels but resources like after-school programs and tutoring are helping students catch up.11 months ago
Rental prices on the rise in Utah, experts weight in
Rental prices in Utah have jumped 36% in the last three years, costing Utahns more than ever. Here's what experts have to say11 months ago
Spanish Fork daycare shooting victim ‘recovering well,’ suspect faces reckless endangerment allegations
Weeks after a shooting at a Spanish Fork daycare, police say the 2-year-old injured is recovering well, but that a bullet remains lodged in his brain.11 months ago
More than 80 dams around the state are in need of costly repairs
There are 81 dams around the state that are considered to be high hazard. State officials say it will cost $450 million dollars to repair those dams.11 months ago
Utah Geological Survey learning more on connection between Wasatch and West Valley fault lines
Scientists with the Utah Geological Survey are learning just how connected the Wasatch Fault line is to the West Valley fault line.12 months ago
Ogden’s Marshall N. White Community Center to be torn down and rebuilt
The Marshall N. White Community Center, built in 1968, is set to be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.1 year ago
Utah Department of Corrections being sued by families over early release program
Six families are testifying in a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Corrections and Adult Probation and Parole over a program.1 year ago
Park City schools under investigation for racial harassment claims
After complaints about harassment, the Office for Civil Rights is conducting investigations into several schools in Utah, including two in Park City.1 year ago
SLCC joins national trend of declining enrollment
Salt Lake Community College continues to see a decline in student enrollment. College enrollment rates are declining nationally.1 year ago
As the snow melts, cases of canine giardia can increase
The symptoms of canine giardia include diarrhea, vomiting, foul-smelling gas, decreased appetite, and weight loss1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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 plan1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
