Utah leaders react to death of Nevada’s Harry Reid
Despite representing opposite political views, Utah Republicans remember Nevada Democrat Harry Reid with fondness and appreciation.5 years ago
Utah health officials warn Utahns to expect long COVID-19 testing lines
Monday, several of the health department's official COVID-19 testing sites featured lines that stretched around the corner and beyond.5 years ago
I-15 to be closed in both directions at times in Lehi for emergency repairs
UDOT crews plan to route drivers around the closure of I-15 in Lehi using frontage roads while they make emergency light pole repairs.5 years ago
Airport delays, cancellations persist into third day due to COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY — Delays and cancellations at the airport stretched into a third day on Monday after airlines reported staffing shortages caused by COVID-19. Airport delays hit SLC As of 6:30 a.m. Monday, FlightAware.com reported 34 canceled flights at Salt Lake City International Airport and 42 delays. Nationwide, the live flight delay and cancellation […]5 years ago
Update: Afghan Community Fund raises more than a million for Utah refugees
The Afghan Community Fund collected more than $1.1 million since mid-October, though Gov. Spencer Cox acknowledged an unprecedented level of need.5 years ago
Las Vegas man accused of threatening church headquarters in Salt Lake
Isaac Hearne, a Las Vegas man, stands accused of making terroristic threats to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a recorded phone call.5 years ago
University of Utah investigating reports of poop, KKK recruiting in possible racism issue on campus
The University of Utah is investigating racism, including a report of poop smeared on a student's door and people trying to recruit for the Ku Klux Klan. The school's Racism and Bias Incident Response Team believes they happened in the same dorm building on campus.5 years ago
Expect worsening air quality through midweek as inversion sets up
Monday morning, much of Salt Lake County appeared as red dots on the KSL Air Quality Network map, meaning unhealthy air for all groups.5 years ago
Schools announce closures, delays and online learning because of winter storm
A number of northern Utah schools announced closures, delays or a move to online learning Wednesday as a fast-moving winter storm arrived.5 years ago
Birdwatchers urged to help biologists with annual bird count
VERNAL, Utah — Birdwatchers, assemble! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hopes you can help in an upcoming bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Utah. Wildlife officials ask for birdwatchers to help count birds The 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes place across multiple locations, 26 just in the state of […]5 years ago
Ski patrol latest industry hit by worker shortage, low pay
Utah ski patrol workers, in short supply at resorts across the region, now want better pay for the essential job they perform.5 years ago
Power outages, rain and snow affect Thursday morning commute
By 8:30 a.m., rain changed to snow at Salt Lake City International Airport, and drivers on the valley's east benches reported a snowy commute.5 years ago
No five-second rule for this fallen KFC chicken bucket
Crews closed parts of 4700 South after a giant KFC chicken bucket fell over, blocking multiple eastbound lanes near the intersection with Redwood Road.5 years ago
Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in first Utah patient
Utah health officials confirmed the state's first patient to test positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19 Friday.5 years ago
Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Colorado
The governor of Colorado confirmed that state's first patient to be diagnosed with the omicron variant of COVID-19. She recently traveled to South Africa.5 years ago
Dow drops 800 points at open as new COVID-19 variant emerges
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 800 points at the opening bell on Friday, amid rising concerns over a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa.5 years ago
Police: Tremonton man tricked coworkers into eating marijuana gummies
Police booked Cristian Cabrera of Tremonton into the Box Elder County Jail, accusing him of passing around marijuana-laced gummy treats at work.5 years ago
Utah corrections official accused of trying to lure teen for sex
OREM, Utah — A captain with the Utah Department of Corrections faces serious charges after Orem police say he tried to entice a person he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex. Victor Smith, 55 of Eagle Mountain, is currently on administrative leave from the state prison. In a probable cause statement, Orem police said […]5 years ago
Davis prosecutor hopes new conviction integrity unit provides justice
Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings said the Conviction Integrity Unit features people committed to fairness and justice -- and they're working for free.5 years ago
13-year-old child struck by vehicle while trick-or-treating has died
Taylorsville police report the 13-year-old child died early Monday at Primary Children's Hospital after being struck by a car on Halloween weekend.5 years ago
Utah colleges and universities see large enrollment gains
Many Utah trade and technical colleges reported double-digit enrollment increases, the average across the state, a 2.24% increase.5 years ago
A Utah lab could help solve the Atlanta Child Murders cold case
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the involvement of the private Utah lab in the Atlanta Child Murders case, but did not name the company publicly.5 years ago
Strangulation not uncommon in domestic violence assault
Advocates for domestic violence victims say strangulation is much more common than you might think -- long before domestic violence results in a death.5 years ago
