Farmers use tech to squeeze every drop from Colorado River
A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning, snapping images with an infrared camera to help researchers decide how much water they would give the crops the next day.7 years ago
Court rules for US in fight over Nevada plutonium shipment
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled against Nevada in a battle with the U.S. government over its secret shipment of weapons-grade plutonium to a site near Las Vegas but the state's attorney general says the fight isn't over yet.7 years ago
2 guards suspended and warden reassigned after Epstein death
The warden at the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein took his own life over the weekend was removed Tuesday and two guards who were supposed to be watching the financier were placed on leave while federal authorities investigate the death.7 years ago
Flights restart at Hong Kong airport as protesters apologize
Flights resumed at Hong Kong's airport Wednesday after two days of disruptions marked by outbursts of violence that highlight the hardening positions of pro-democracy protesters and the authorities in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.7 years ago
Utah family devastated after grave marker stolen from cemetery
Necole Anderson was visiting her late husband's graveside on Sunday when she discovered the marker her family had made with him was missing.7 years ago
Child porn charges filed against man accused of Mackenzie Lueck
The man accused of killing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck is now facing an additional 19 charges - accusing him of possessing child pornography.7 years ago
Nike launches a sneaker subscription service for kids
Subscription clubs for clothing, meals and razors have changed the way people shop. Now Nike is wading into the subscription market for the first time.7 years ago
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Coca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand. Over the next year, the beverage company plans to unveil new Dasani packaging and products, including aluminum cans and bottles7 years ago
Trial opens for Utah man accused in major opioid ring
Stacks of potentially deadly fentanyl-laced pills sealed inside plastic tubs were displayed Monday on a table in a Salt Lake City courtroom, a haul that prosecutors say amounted to a tiny portion of the opioids shipped all over the U.S. as part of a multi-million dollar operation accused in at least one fatal overdose.7 years ago
Lil Nas X’s viral song sets more records on Billboard charts
Lil Nas X is galloping his way to two new records on the Billboard charts thanks to the massive success of "Old Town Road."7 years ago
US government weakens application of Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration moved on Monday to weaken how it applies the 45-year-old Endangered Species Act, ordering changes that critics said will speed the loss of animals and plants at a time of record global extinctions.7 years ago
Missing dentures found stuck in throat 8 days after surgery
Here's why it's best to remove false teeth before surgery: You just might swallow them.7 years ago
Portland, Oregon, braces for counterprotesters
Portland police are mobilizing to prevent clashes between out-of-state far-right groups planning a rally here and the homegrown anti-fascists who oppose them as America's culture wars seep into this progressive haven.7 years ago
Utah family has tree fall on car while camping in Oregon
A Utah family on vacation in Oregon had quite the wake-up call after a large Alder tree fell onto their family van while camping.7 years ago
Look up for the Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this week
The Perseids have presented a scintillating display for 2,000 years, according to NASA and this week it will be at its peak.7 years ago
Real Salt Lake fires coach Petke; Freddy Juarez takes over
Real Salt Lake has fired head coach Mike Petke, two weeks after he was suspended without pay by the club and given a suspension and fine by MLS for using unacceptable and offensive language and repeated confrontational misconduct toward match officials after a Leagues Cup match last month.7 years ago
Jail sentence for wife of man accused in fatal Utah shooting
The wife of a man accused of fatally shooting a University of Utah student has been sentenced to a year in jail for her role in the killing.7 years ago
Police: El Paso shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans
Authorities say the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart confessed that he was targeting Mexicans during his attack.7 years ago
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If you build it … White Sox and Yankees to play at ‘Field of Dreams’ movie site in Iowa
Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. And there will be a Major League Baseball game played there in 2020.7 years ago
Cathedral installs giant slide but insists it’s not a gimmick
Godspeed! A historic cathedral in England has installed a giant indoor fairground slide, supposedly so that visitors can see its roof up close.7 years ago
‘Hamilton’ digital education program coming to Utah school
Students in Pleasant Grove will be part of an online educational program based on the musical "Hamilton."7 years ago
Utah residents report hundreds of stink bugs at gas station
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Swarms of green stink bugs have welcomed customers at a Utah gas station. The Herald Journal reported Wednesday that hundreds of the insects known as Say’s stink bugs were reported by residents and travelers at a Chevron gas station. Officials say the insects aggregated in large numbers partially because of a chemical substance […]7 years ago
