Lawmaker wants to increase maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments
Utah lawmakers are supporting a bill to increase the maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments.2 years ago
Report: Utah elected more women in 2023 but still lags U.S. average
Annual research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project shows Utahns elected more women to represent them.2 years ago
Utah Board of Education unanimously votes to censure Natalie Cline
The Utah State Board of Education has unanimously voted to request Natalie Cline resign. With this vote, the board has officially censured her.2 years ago
Consumer Price Index increases by 3.1%, inflation worse in west
The Consumer Price Index went up last month, with inflation worse in the western states. Economists were hopeful it would be a little less.2 years ago
Adoption revision bill would make it easier to adopt in Utah
Utah lawmakers proposing changes to adoption laws that could significantly reduce legal expenses for families looking to adopt.3 years ago
Carjacked mail truck in Bountiful led to police standoff
The carjacking of a mail truck in Salt Lake City on Monday turned into a SWAT situation in Bountiful around 1:00 p.m. on Monday.3 years ago
Lawmakers make revision to potty training bill
A House committee has passed a bill requiring potty training for kindergartners before they start school. However, it made a change first.3 years ago
Lawmakers propose to keep Utah running on coal and natural gas
Utah Republican lawmakers say they don't want to put the cart before the horse when it comes to the means of fueling Utah.3 years ago
Democrats express frustration after Senate passage of gender bathroom bill
Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, feels H.B. 257 will marginalize Utah's LGBTQ+ community. She and many other Democrats hope for a veto.3 years ago
Transgender bathroom bill clears Utah Senate committee hearing
The bill, HB257, would require everyone to use the bathroom with the gender that matches their birth certificate.3 years ago
Iowa caucuses kick off amid freezing temperatures
Despite the Iowa caucuses taking place amid sub-zero temperatures, Utah GOP Chair Robert Axson is still optimistic about turnout.3 years ago
Lt. Gov. Henderson, First Lady Abby Cox endorse Nikki Haley for 2024 election
First Lady Abby Cox said her husband, Gov. Spencer Cox, was not endorsing Haley at this time.3 years ago
SLC FBI release PSA hoping to reach hate crime victims
The Salt Lake City FBI is hoping to reach more people in minority communities who may be victims of hate crime.3 years ago
Gun detectors using artificial intelligence will be available to Utah Schools
The gun detectors use existing security cameras to look for visible firearms, said Board of Education School Safety Specialist Rhett Larsen.3 years ago
Carbon monoxide scare evacuates Smith’s grocery store in Sandy
The store near 103rd South had a carbon monoxide scare on Sunday, making it the third incident at a business or church this winter.3 years ago
Police investigating after two people found dead in American Fork home
The two bodies were found under suspicious circumstances in an American Fork home, according to police. An investigation is underway.3 years ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chooses Utah as first state to file his candidacy
Kennedy is running as an independent, after leaving the Democratic party, and told the Utah crowd he has 49 more states to go.3 years ago
54 people recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning in Monroe
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said 54 people in Monroe had symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning during and after church.3 years ago
Norovirus spreading quickly in Utah, experts say ‘wash your hands’
Norovirus is spreading in Utah and experts say you really don't want to get it. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea.3 years ago
Cache County Clerk places himself on administrative leave
David Benson has placed himself, and two other employees, on administrative leave while an election-related investigation continues3 years ago
Derek Brown says decision to run for Utah AG wasn’t related to Reyes’ announcement
Tuesday's announcement by Brown comes days after Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said he wouldn't seek re-election.3 years ago
Petito family alleges Brian Laundrie’s lawyer, parents knew of Gabby Petito’s death
The parents of Gabby Petito allege Brian Laundrie told his parents weeks before Gabby went missing that she was “gone.”3 years ago
Ogden couple suing city’s police force, claiming excessive force
The Ogden couple, Rand and Vera Briem (ages 78 and 74, respectively) want compensation for medical bills and emotional distress.3 years ago
