Utah sets heat record for hottest summer
Three factors are contributing to Utah's record-breaking heat: climate change, soil moisture, and low levels of the Great Salt Lake.4 years ago
Twitter is finally testing an edit button
The announcement came the same day the company announced that it would add Elon Musk to its board, and after he polled his followers about whether they'd like an edit button on the platform.4 years ago
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
The updated boosters are only for people who have already had their primary vaccinations, using the original vaccines.4 years ago
NASA releases stunning new image of the Phantom Galaxy
The Phantom Galaxy, formally known as M74, is a kind of spiral galaxy known as a "grand design spiral." This means that it has well-defined spiral arms, visibly winding out from the center in the newly released images.4 years ago
SLCPD reminds drivers to be cautious as kids head back to school
As students and school buses join our morning commute, SLCPD is reminding the community to be vigilant and safe.4 years ago
School bus driver injured after bus carrying students crashes
A school bus in Utah County crashed this morning. The bus was carrying 45 students who were not injured in the crash.4 years ago
Not getting enough sleep? It could be making you more selfish
Theory of mind is the ability to consider other people's needs, states and emotions, which typically develops in early childhood with socialization.4 years ago
BYU Police Department seeks help identifying bike thief
Surveillance video captured a bike thief on on the BYU campus. The suspect got away with an electric scooter and a bike.4 years ago
Utah students react to student debt forgiveness
President Biden announced his plan for student debt forgiveness today. Utah students seem to welcome the move.4 years ago
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson responds to calls for Rep. Ferry to resign
In June, Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Ferry as the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources. However, before Cox's announcement, Ferry held a position in the state legislature and is on this November's ballot.4 years ago
Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
The proposal would also "raise the amount of income that is considered non-discretionary income and therefore protected from repayment."4 years ago
17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world
Along with becoming the youngest person to fly around the world by himself, Rutherford is the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane.4 years ago
Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago uncovered due to severe drought conditions at Dinosaur Valley State Park
(CNN) — Dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago have been revealed at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas due to severe drought conditions that dried up a river, the park said Monday in a statement. “Most tracks that have recently been uncovered and discovered at different parts of the river in the park belong to Acrocanthosaurus. […]4 years ago
Park City Mountain Resort limits lift ticket sales, adds ticketing for some parking
Changes are being implemented to the Park City Mountain Resort this upcoming winter season. The resort is urging patrons to plan ahead.4 years ago
Update: Taylorsville roads closed in morning crash
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — An accident involving a school bus closed 5400 South in both directions between 2200 and 2700 West. According to Sgt. Jake Hill of the Taylorsville Police Department, a car was driving through a construction zone and clipped a few wires. One of those wires wrapped around the mirror of a school bus […]4 years ago
Free school lunch program comes to an end
Many families have relied on access to free school lunch over the last two years. The program is now ending.4 years ago
July’s unemployment remains steady
Utah's July jobs summary shows the state's rate of unemployment has stayed steady for the past 3-month period.4 years ago
Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River
Any unilateral action from federal officials would likely move conversations from negotiating tables to courtrooms and delay action even longer.4 years ago
Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case
Prosecutors alleged that the company gave untaxed fringe benefits to senior executives, including Weisselberg, for 15 years.4 years ago
Crash causes big delays in Tooele County
A crash in Tooele county caused big delays on SR-36 and Edra Way. Lanes closed in both directions.4 years ago
Pence tells GOP to stop lashing out at FBI over Trump search
But Pence, who is trying to stake out his own political path as he and Trump both consider 2024 presidential campaigns, also had a message for the GOP.4 years ago
Cheney braces for loss, as Trump-backed challenger tested in Wyoming
So far, the former president has largely dominated the fight to shape the GOP in his image, having helped install loyalists in key general election matchups from Arizona to Georgia to Pennsylvania.4 years ago
US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000
The four-week average for claims, which smooths out weekly ups and downs, rose by 4,500 to 252,000, also the highest since November.4 years ago
