Russia launches kamikaze drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least three
Kamikaze drones, or suicide drones, are small, portable aerial weapon systems that are hard to detect and can be fired at a distance.4 years ago
Prosecutors want Bannon to be sentenced to six months
They said he did not fully comply with the probation office in their pre-sentencing investigation, writing that Bannon "freely answered questions about his family, professional life, personal background, and health.4 years ago
Utah Supreme Court rules injunction on abortion ban to stay in place
The Utah Supreme Court has decided to allow the injunction on the abortion ban will stay in place for now.4 years ago
This jury failed our families.’ Loved ones of Parkland school massacre victims say justice eludes them
Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer is expected to issue the gunman's formal sentence on November 1; she cannot depart from the jury's recommendation of life in prison without parole.4 years ago
Why isn’t the state monitoring Great Salt Lake’s dust?
Bryce Bird, director of the Utah Division of Air Quality, said more proactive measures might be on the table in the future, but the menu has not yet been set for the Great Salt Lake.4 years ago
A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging
When cancer strikes an adult under the age of 50, doctors call it an early-onset case. These cancers at younger ages are becoming more common.4 years ago
What Utah can learn from the monumental effort to reduce dust at Owens Lake
Just a few states away, however, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has spent decades figuring out how to get a handle on its own dangerous sand and salt storms blowing from Owens Lake.4 years ago
Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election
For weeks the panel has been in talks with the U.S. Secret Service after issuing a subpoena to produce missing text messages from that day.4 years ago
The public trust doctrine prevented Mono Lake from drying up. Could it be used to save the Great Salt Lake?
Utah lawmakers have eliminated the legal barriers to these options in recent years, and even set aside a $40 million nest egg this year specifically for the Great Salt Lake that could be tapped for things like leases.4 years ago
Body found in Washington County identified
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released a statement identifying the body found on Monday morning as 36-year-old Ivins resident, Lewis Russell.4 years ago
Utah has the biggest sweet tooth in US
Nationally, Utahns buy more sweets during the Halloween season than any other state. Peanut M&Ms are the top pick.4 years ago
Garbage truck crashes through Spanish Fork home
A garbage truck crashed into a home in Spanish Fork Tuesday morning.4 years ago
A dusty tale in California and words of wisdom for Utah as the Great Salt Lake shrinks
Today, California’s Owens Lake holds a hopeful message for Utah and the millions of people living just a few miles from their own terminal lake’s drying shores. It shows the inevitable air quality problem can be solved.4 years ago
Utah adults have highest mental illness rate in country
A study found 26.86% of adults in Utah report some kind of mental illness including substance use disorder and thoughts of suicide.4 years ago
The saline lakes of the Great Basin and why they are in trouble
These saline lakes in the Great Basin are terminal, meaning they are fed by rivers and are a hydrologic end point. When the rivers start to dry up or are diverted, the lakes’ levels of salinity increase.4 years ago
A delayed frost means more summer produce
Overnight frost may make its first appearance later than usual this year. Crops like tomatoes and corn may benefit.4 years ago
US hiring stayed solid in September as employers add 263,000
Some economists remain hopeful that despite the persistent inflation pressures, the Fed will still manage to achieve a so-called soft landing.4 years ago
Skiers rejoice! Most ski slopes in Utah set to open soon
Multiple ski resorts in Utah announced their opening dates for the upcoming winter season. The first date for several resorts is slated for Nov. 18.4 years ago
A kidnapped family of 4 has been found dead in California, authorities say
The family had been missing since Monday, when authorities said they were kidnapped by a man armed with a gun and forced into a truck.4 years ago
Biden to tour Ian damage in Florida with DeSantis feud on hold for now
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will visit Florida on Wednesday to see first-hand the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian, once again putting a spotlight on his icy relationship with Gov. Ron DeSantis, the combative Republican leader posed to potentially challenge the Democrat for the presidency in 2024. For the time being, Biden and DeSantis have put their budding […]4 years ago
In narrow vote, Salt Lake County Council votes no on proposed gondola
In September, Utah Department of Transportation recommended the gondola as a means to help ski traffic congestion.4 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare and Zipline launch drone delivery service
A new drone delivery system by Intermountain Healthcare and Zipline is unveiled on Oct. 4. The program will service the Salt Lake Valley.4 years ago
Japan issues rare alert as North Korea fires missile without warning over main island
The US Indo-Pacific Command also released a statement saying American commitments to the defense of Japan and South Korea "remain ironclad."4 years ago