Intoxicated Utah woman called police to report drunk driver
A Utah woman has been sentenced to jail time after calling 911 to report a possible drunk driver while she was intoxicated.7 years ago
Treasury unveils plan to privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
The Trump administration has unveiled its plan for ending government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two giant mortgage finance companies that nearly collapsed in the financial crisis 11 years ago and were bailed out at a total cost to taxpayers of $187 billion.7 years ago
Russian protesters aided by digital tools, self-organizing
It's a scene many Muscovites have grown used to seeing this summer as a new wave of anti-government demonstrations gripped the Russian capital: Two masked, heavily clad riot policemen drag away a shrieking teenager as the protesters around them try to free her.7 years ago
Plane crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY — An aircraft has crashed in Morgan County. According to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance Emergency Services was dispatched to calls of a possible downed aircraft south of Evanston early on Thursday morning. They were able to locate a downed Cessna 210 that was 3 miles west of Henefer, UT and not south of […]7 years ago
University of Utah to enforce strict ‘no smoking’ policy
The University of Utah has announced a hard enforcement of their campus-wide tobacco-free policy, including public events and football games.7 years ago
Military base cuts affect schools, target ranges, more
The Pentagon will cut funding from military projects like schools, target ranges and maintenance facilities to pay for the construction of 175 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, diverting a total $3.6 billion to President Donald Trump's long-promised barrier.7 years ago
Iran poised for faster centrifuges as nuclear deal collapses
Iran was poised Thursday to begin work on advanced centrifuges that will enrich uranium faster as the 2015 nuclear deal unravels further and a last-minute French proposal offering a $15-billion line of credit to compensate Iran for not being able to sell its crude oil abroad because of U.S. sanctions looked increasingly unlikely.7 years ago
A re-energized Hurricane Dorian rakes the Southeast US coast
Re-energized at 115 mph, Hurricane Dorian raked the Southeastern U.S. coast with howling, window-rattling winds and sideways rain Thursday, knocking out power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses as it pushed northward toward North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks.7 years ago
Utah officer to spend a week in jail after inmate sex claims
A former correctional officer at a Utah jail has been sentenced to a week behind bars following claims he had sex with inmates.7 years ago
Oregon death is 2nd linked to vaping, 1st tied to pot shop
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.7 years ago
Search and rescue team from Utah heads to help Hurricane Dorian victims
Utah's national search and rescue response team, Utah Task Force 1, is heading out to help areas affected by Hurricane Dorian.7 years ago
Green Ravine Fire burns more than 1,000-acres in Tooele Co.
The Green Ravine Fire started around 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon according to North Tooele Fire District spokesman Jon Smith and it quickly grew to the 1,000-acre blaze that is now burning east of Lake Point. Officials say it is still 0% contained.7 years ago
5 Steve Irwin quotes that are also just great life advice
The legendary television star and conservationist died on September 4, 2006. But his quotes still resonate, and, honestly, the man left us with some pretty great life advice. Here's a look at some of them.7 years ago
Facebook rolls out face recognition to all users but says it will be off by default
Facebook is now offering facial-recognition features to all of its users, but says it will keep the capabilities turned off by default.7 years ago
Michigan becomes first state to ban e-cigs
A new ban that goes into effect immediately targets e-cigarettes and will affect online and retail sales is set for the next six months while the state works on permanent legislation.7 years ago
European satellite changed course to avoid SpaceX collision
In the first incident of its kind, a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite was forced to perform an evasive maneuver Monday to avoid hitting a SpaceX spacecraft.7 years ago
Walmart introduces new gun restrictions but will they help?
Walmart has won praise from gun control advocates for its decision to discontinue sales of certain gun ammunition and request that customers no longer openly carry firearms in its stores. But whether the moves will translate into fewer guns on the street remains an open question.7 years ago
Pentagon defers 127 building projects to fund border wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles (282 kilometers) of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.7 years ago
China withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations in the city, bowing to one of the protesters' demands.7 years ago
Salt Lake City meets September heat record on the first day
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City’s temperatures met an all-time heat record on the first day of the month. KUTV reports temperatures in Salt Lake City reached 100 degrees on Sunday, marking the first time in 40 years temperatures reached triple digits. The only other year on record when it was 100 degrees in September […]7 years ago
Police: Utah man held ex-girlfriend hostage for several days
Police have arrested a Utah man who they say kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and held her hostage for several days in his basement.7 years ago
Harry Potter removed from Tennessee Catholic school library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Catholic school in Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library after the school’s priest decided they could cause a reader to conjure evil spirits. In an email obtained by The Tennessean , the Rev. Dan Reehil of Nashville’s St. Edward Catholic School said he consulted exorcists in the U.S. […]7 years ago
