Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.5 years ago
Here’s what Utah leaders had to say on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Some leaders encouraged those in Utah to serve, as King did, others discussed their relationships with King and the long-ranging impact of his work.5 years ago
Rev. France Davis describes his relationship with Dr. King, and his impact
Civil rights and religious leader Rev. France Davis joined Utah Morning News to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.5 years ago
Bill would guarantee paid leave for parents who suffer miscarriage or stillbirth
If a law passes this upcoming legislative session, some expecting parents would be guaranteed leave time after a miscarriage or still birth.5 years ago
On MLK Day, Yellen says US economy is unfair to Black people
The U.S. economy “has never worked fairly for Black Americans... for any American of color,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.5 years ago
A prayer vigil for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the State Capitol steps carries voting rights message
A small group of Utahns gathered at the State Capitol Sunday evening. The group held a prayer vigil in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.5 years ago
A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami hit Tonga and the Pacific. Here’s what we know
An underwater volcano near Tonga has erupted for the third time in four days, following Saturday's massive eruption and tsunami.5 years ago
Duchesne County ‘wolf-hybrid’ found dead confirmed to be German shepherd
Turns out a dead animal found in Utah believed to be a wolf or wolf-hybrid, is actually just a German shepherd.5 years ago
Utah Senate President tests positive for COVID-19
Utah's Senate President Stuart Adams has tested positive for COVID-19, making this the second time he has had the virus.5 years ago
Hunter High students grieve the loss of their peers
Many in the Granite School District community are in mourning today. On Thursday, two students from Hunter High School died in a shooting.5 years ago
Grantsville PE teacher accused of sexually abusing student
A Grantsville physical education and health teacher was booked into jail on charges of sexual abuse of a student.5 years ago
Police believe ring of experienced burglars may be behind vehicle thefts in Utah County
Police think a sophisticated thieving ring in Utah County may be responsible for four vehicles thefts in one night.5 years ago
State leaders in letter to schools: here’s how to go remote without ‘Test to Stay’
Every school in the state received the same letter. Utah leaders laid out a plan for schools to move online without Test to Stay protocols.5 years ago
UPDATE: Victims identified, suspect in custody after deadly shooting near Hunter High School
West Valley City police say the shooting, near Hunter High School, involved two groups of students, some possibly from another school.5 years ago
Utah schools face Test to Stay challenges, lawmakers will consider pausing the program
Some schools don't have the resources to test their students for Test to Stay. Now, Utah lawmakers are considering pausing the program.5 years ago
Apartment fire in Murray leaves one in critical condition, two dogs dead
Fire and police officials in Murray responded to an apartment fire Thursday morning. The fire left one person in critical condition.5 years ago
UTA swears in new Executive Director
SALT LAKE CITY — The new Executive Director of Utah Transit Authority, Jay Fox, was sworn in on Wednesday. Jay Fox was sworn in to his new role as Executive Director by UTA’s Board of Trustees. He took the place of Carolyn Gonot who relocated to work with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in […]5 years ago
BYU researchers introduce drought-resistant quinoa as nations face food challenges
A team of BYU researchers may have a solution for farmers in climates that are becoming more desert-like, and it revolves around quinoa.5 years ago
UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council will hold special meeting on Thursday to vote on mask order
Tuesday's Salt Lake County Council meeting was a marathon. The council decided they will hold a special session to vote on the mask order.5 years ago
University of Utah will require masks this semester
The University of Utah will require people to wear masks on campus this semester even though Governor Cox says they don't have to.5 years ago
Omicron wave prompts media to rethink which data to report
For two years, coronavirus case counts and hospitalizations have been widely used barometers of the pandemic's march across the world.5 years ago
Shots fired following domestic violence incident, suspect in critical condition
Officers responded to a call about domestic violence on Monday. When they arrived, gunfire was exchanged leaving the suspect injured.5 years ago
Djokovic admits he didn’t immediately isolate after positive Covid test, as Australia probes possible discrepancies in tests
Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month -- but denied knowing he had the virus when attending public events.5 years ago
