Storm puts dent in snowpack deficit, but it’s likely too late to catch up
This week's winter storm delivered an impressive amount of snow to Utah's mountains, but it still wasn't even close to enough to make up for what's been a near record low winter.5 months ago
DCFS case workers lag in response to thousands of child abuse and neglect reports, audit finds
Utah's DCFS had a major oversight problem, and that's led to issues with the handling of thousands of child abuse and neglect reports, according to a new legislative audit.6 months ago
Utah County leaders ask state lawmakers for $2 million to help with Tyler Robinson case
Utah County leaders are now asking state lawmakers for $2 million in taxpayer money to help with the costs associated with the Tyler Robinson case.6 months ago
Salt Lake County Jail’s capacity problems span two decades, audit finds
A new legislative audit found Salt Lake County Jail has been dealing with a capacity problem for years and auditors say county leaders need to act quickly before the problem gets worse.6 months ago
Lawmaker proposes more beds for state prison in Gunnison
Utah lawmakers are now considering adding more beds to one of the state's prisons.6 months ago
Utah lawmaker wants to nearly triple the state’s minimum wage; require pay transparency in job listings
If passed, a new bill would raise Utah's minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $20 an hour.6 months ago
Utah lawmaker aims to spend more state liquor tax money on school lunches
A Utah lawmaker wants to use more of the state's liquor tax money to give kids free lunch at school.6 months ago
Teacher-turned-lawmaker aims to ‘get politics out of education’ with nonpartisan push for Utah Board of Education
Utah's 2021 Teacher of the Year has proposed a reversal of partisanship for the Utah Board of Education in his new role as a lawmaker.6 months ago
Youth soccer coach released from ICE detention facility, returns to Utah
After spending nearly two weeks in ICE detention, a Utah youth soccer coach has been released and reunited with his family.7 months ago
DHS says a man detained by ICE was a predator. His attorneys say that’s libel
After a Utah man was arrested by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security is now being accused of libel by his legal representation due to comments it made on social media alleging he's a predator.8 months ago
Potential illegal dumping investigation underway after hiker finds leaking oil drums near Great Salt Lake
The drums were discovered around Thanksgiving by a hiker just off Stansbury Island Road, off of Interstate 80 in Tooele County.8 months ago
Utah lawmakers advance proposal to open door to partial car registration refunds
A committee of Utah lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would open the door to partial car registration refunds.8 months ago
The San Diego Padres could possibly be sold. Could they come to Utah?
The owner of the San Diego Padres says they are exploring options for the franchise going forward, including a possible sale of the team.9 months ago
U of U swatting suspect still at large
University of Utah Police are now trying to track down whoever made a hoax threat over the phone, which prompted a shelter-in-place order and swat team called to Kahlert Village Wednesday night.9 months ago
BYU fans traveling to weekend game impacted by FAA travel cutback
BYU fans headed to Lubbock, Texas, for the weekend's big game against Texas Tech are among the many people seeing their flights canceled due to the government shutdown.9 months ago
Attorney claims woman arrested at SLC Airport has legal work permit and a case to remain in US
Marta Leiva had a valid work permit at the airport at the time of her arrest, but she'd missed an immigration interview because of an address problem.9 months ago
New election law in effect for Utah’s municipal Election Day Tuesday
Utahns are prepared to decide mayoral, city council, school board and other municipal races. But some of Utah's election laws have been changed since the 2024 presidential election, one of which will be in effect for this election cycle.9 months ago
Utah Jazz offering a free jersey swap ahead of season opener
Utah Jazz is offering a free jersey swap ahead of Wednesday night's season opener at the Delta Center.9 months ago
Local ski swap looks to help people combat financial barriers to winter sports
Utah's ski season is right around the corner, and a local ski swap is hoping to get people the equipment they want at lower prices.9 months ago
Big changes await Mammoth fans at Delta Center Wednesday night
Namely, the hundreds of new seats in the lower bowl at the Delta Center. And officials told KSL that this change, is the just the first of many.10 months ago
Salt Lake City on track for its rainiest October on record
The Salt Lake City area is on track to beat its own record for the wettest month of October in its history.10 months ago
University of Utah reports high numbers of rape cases on campus over last year
In this year's report, the U says they had just under 150 rape cases on campus in 2024, which is nearly five times more than what they reported two years ago.10 months ago
Cherry Hill Elementary students learning remotely Friday due to bats in school
Students at Cherry Hill Elementary School in Orem will be learning online for the second straight day on Friday, because of bats.10 months ago
