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Allessandra Harris is a reporter and anchor for KSL Newsradio. You can reach her at aharris@ksl.com.

Salt Lake City ranked one of the most affordable metros for renters

Rent is "affordable" if it makes up less than 30% of the renter's income, according to Redfin.
1 day ago

Cities in Utah County asked for donations to warming centers

The Utah County Winter Response Task Force is asking for voluntary funds from cities to help maintain their warming centers.
1 day ago

Firearm safety instruction would be required in public schools under new bill

A bill that would require schools to teach about firearm safety will be proposed during this year's legislative session.
7 days ago

Current inversion in Salt Lake City will get worse before it gets better

Forecast data from Utah officials shows the air will remain moderately unhealthy at least through Friday.
9 days ago

Antitrust lawsuit could affect hundreds of Utah renters

An antitrust lawsuit has been expanded to include the nation's largest landlords who manage over 100 multifamily rental buildings in Utah.
16 days ago

Wildlife accidents are up despite Utah’s mild winter

Thousands of wildlife and vehicle accidents happened last year despite the mild winter we've seen so far.
18 days ago

Cottonwood Canyons sticker program is reducing traffic and accidents this winter

UDOT's Cottonwood Canyons sticker program has been around for a few years, but it's been quite popular this winter.
22 days ago

Firework injuries aren’t reserved for July

U.S. consumer agencies said about one-third of all firework injuries happen around New Year's Eve.
24 days ago

Mountain snow crucial to keep Utah out of drought, NWS says

Last weekend's storms brought plenty of rain and snow. Meteorologists say mountain snow is crucial when it comes to preventing a drought.
25 days ago

Airport travel expected to be busy but not too crowded

Salt Lake City International Airport officials expect the busiest travel days to come after the Christmas and New Years holidays.
1 month ago

Boundaries set for new Eagle Mountain middle school, what’s next?

Boundaries for the New Middle School in Eagle Mountain were officially approved.
1 month ago

Ski resorts facing low snow levels but staying optimistic

Most of Utah's ski resorts have below average snowfall levels but resorts aren't too concerned.
1 month ago

Utah’s snowpack is slightly below normal, but not a concern yet

Utah's snowpack levels are currently below normal at 81%, but water officials say they aren't too concerned yet.
1 month ago

Utah Lake’s carp crusade continues with a new contest

The crusade against carp in Utah Lake continues and lake managers are hoping to get the public involved with a year-long fishing competition.
1 month ago

New study finds air pollution can increase risk of blood clots

New study shows that chronically breathing in high levels of polluted air can increase one's risk of developing blood clots.
1 month ago

Squirrels behind recent power outages in Bountiful

According to Bountiful City Power, squirrels are behind the recent power outages.
1 month ago

New gene therapy reverses heart failure effects in animals, human trials pending

A new study using gene therapy from the University of Utah reversed the impact of heart failure in pigs.
1 month ago

Utah graduation rates had one of the largest jumps in the nation

High school graduation rates rose over 12 percent in Utah from 2011 to 2022, the 9th largest increase in the country.
1 month ago

Small business applications are booming in Utah

Following the national boom in small businesses, small business applications grew nearly 9% in Utah last year.
2 months ago

14 warnings issued to illegal food vendors over the weekend

SALT LAKE CITY— Police and health officials are cracking down on illegal food vendors in Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake City Police Department and Salt Lake County Health Department issued over a dozen warnings to illegal vendors outside the Delta Center on Sunday. Yaier Javid, public information officer with the SLCPD, said their main […]
2 months ago

Where will the storm impact Thanksgiving travelers?

If you're driving north, the incoming storm won't have much impact. But those driving to central or southern Utah could have a different story.
2 months ago

Compared to other generations, millennials say happiness comes at a higher cost

A majority of Americans believe money can buy happiness, but Millennials think the price tag is much higher than that for other generations.
2 months ago

Reasons why BYU students are rooting for a rival this weekend

Is rooting for the team up north possible for BYU Football fans? Those we spoke with said they'll grin and bear it.
2 months ago

Mental competency review delays Ogden murder trial sentencing

While it's rare to raise competency once a verdict is reached, the defendant can always voice issues regarding their competency to proceed with the case.
2 months ago