Wheels up: Direct flights from Ogden to Burbank start Tuesday
A new service to Burbank, Calif., from Houston-based Avelo Airlines meets demand from those living in and around Ogden, said Tom Christopulos with the city.5 years ago
Frustrated Utah teacher charged with hitting disabled student
A special education teacher at an elementary school in the Granite School District faces a criminal charge accusing her of hitting a disabled student.5 years ago
DNA evidence testing on hold in Vallow-Daybell case
The defense team for Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell wants to conduct its own testing of DNA evidence, but there may not be enough to do that.5 years ago
Utah congressman to escort President Biden to his speech
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, will escort President Biden into the House Chamber for an address to the joint session.5 years ago
Many leads but no answers in search for body of Joyce Yost
Five years after Joyce Yost disappeared, the anniversary of the tragedy brought fresh attention -- but no resolution about what happened to her body.5 years ago
Oxygen produced on Mars for the first time, with help from Utah company
For the first time, the Perseverance rover has converted some of the atmospheres on Mars into oxygen and it was possible with an assist from a Utah-based company.5 years ago
Ranked-choice voting is on the way to Salt Lake City
Two other Utah cities have tried ranked-choice voting in the past, but Salt Lake City will be the biggest municipality to try it.5 years ago
Man who pleaded guilty in multi-state adoption scheme sentenced
SALT LAKE CITY — A former Arizona county official who pleaded guilty in a multi-state adoption fraud scheme was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison Wednesday. A multi-state adoption scheme Paul Petersen served as the Maricopa County, Arizona assessor at the time of his arrest. He pleaded guilty last year to the illegal […]5 years ago
First lady Jill Biden to visit Navajo Nation, New Mexico
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — First lady Jill Biden will visit the Navajo Nation Thursday, meeting with Navajo leaders as part of a three-day swing through the southwestern U.S. First lady to visit Navajo Nation The White House said the first lady will first visit Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, where she will tour a health clinic […]5 years ago
Verdict is in: Chauvin guilty of George Floyd’s death
The jury reached a guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minnesota police officer accused of killing a Black man during his arrest.5 years ago
Dr. Angela Dunn to leave state health department for Salt Lake County
Dr. Angela Dunn will soon leave the Utah Department of Health to take a new role as executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department.5 years ago
Allegiant to offer special BYU football flight to Las Vegas
PROVO, Utah — BYU football fans will be able to hop on a direct flight to Las Vegas for the Cougars’ match-up against the Arizona Wildcats in September. Direct flight offer for BYU football fans Allegiant, a discount carrier, announced it has added a “one-time-only scheduled flight between Provo and Las Vegas” for the Sept. […]5 years ago
Utah police departments work to reduce use of force
The Utah Department of Public Safety continues to seek better ways to reduce the number of times police in the state must use force.5 years ago
Video shows cheering as someone removes pride flag at Ridgeline High
The Cache County School District condemned the removal of a pride flag during Diversity Week at Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah.5 years ago
Violence over mask policy won’t be tolerated, governor says
The governor pointed out businesses have the right under the law to enforce rules, including any mask-wearing policy, on their property.5 years ago
Utah recommends vaccine providers press pause on Johnson & Johnson
No Utah patients reported blood clots, but executive director Rich Saunders said pressing pause on Johnson & Johnson is the right thing to do.5 years ago
Man arrested, charged in threat against store over mask policy
William Lewis, 42, faces a disorderly conduct charge related to the reported threat over the weekend at The Stockist, a store near 9th and 9th.5 years ago
New weapon to fight quagga mussels at Lake Powell
Boaters planning summer adventures on Lake Powell will soon have a new, much easier tool in the fight to fight the spread of quagga mussels.5 years ago
Poll: Utahns divided over coming end to statewide mask mandate
The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 44% of Utahns believe the mask mandate should stay in place beyond this weekend.5 years ago
Many families lack closure with cold case backlog across US
Victims' advocates are calling on the government to identify the 14,000 John and Jane Does in the US to help clear the cold case backlog.5 years ago
Police: Ogden man who killed woman in grocery store lot shooting has died
Mindee Elmore died Saturday in the shooting at the Ogden grocery store. Police identified the man who killed her as Seth Gibson, and say he has since died.5 years ago
Ingredient mix-up means far fewer vaccine doses head to Utah next week
Utah will receive tens of thousands fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected next week, according to state health officials.5 years ago
Salt Lake County will NOT extend mask mandate, county officials say
Salt Lake County will not extend its mask mandate, after the statewide mask mandate ends on April 10, though council members encourage the public to continue to follow health guidelines.5 years ago
