Expert: Red Flag laws could have stopped the Parkland shooting
Monica Bellenger of Action Utah explains why police were unable to take the Parkland shooter's guns despite his threatening behavior.8 years ago
“Red flag laws” bring gun control controversy to Capitol Hill
"Red flag laws" would allow Utahans to petition for suspension of access to firearms by family members believed to pose a threat to themselves or others.8 years ago
Jenny Wilson selected as Salt Lake County Mayor
Former congressional candidate and city councilwoman Jenny Wilson will be finishing first term congressman Ben McAdams' term as Salt Lake County Mayor.8 years ago
Utah women’s basketball gets first win over Stanford
Utah shed its underdog status in the Pac-12 with a big first for the program. The 21st-ranked Utes beat No. 6 Stanford 75-68 on Sunday.8 years ago
Parents arrested after injured infant found dead at motel
Two adults were arrested on suspicion of child neglect homicide after the 4-month-old was found dead at a motel with visible bruises and an abrasion.8 years ago
Two snowmobilers killed in separate avalanches
Scott Pearson Jr. was killed by an avalanche in the La Sal Mountains. Tommy Hawkins of was caught in a fatal avalanche in Bonneville County, Idaho.8 years ago
Jackie Chan brings upcycled art exhibit to The Leonardo
Jackie Chan unveiled the "Jackie Chan: Green Hero" exhibit at The Leonardo on Thursday, featuring 18 sculptures made from props from his movie sets.8 years ago
Ski resorts invoke “interlodge” protocol after avalanche
A natural avalanche blocked the main road through Little Cottonwood Canyon, prompting Alta and Snowbird ski resorts to invoke "interlodge" procedures.8 years ago
Utah women’s hoops ranked for first time in more than decade
Utah earned its first appearance in The AP women’s basketball poll in a decade, entering at No. 21 on Monday. Utah is off to its best start since 1997.8 years ago
Denver man posting threats to kill “as many girls as I see” arrested in Provo
Facebook posts containing threats to become "the next mass shooter" and kill "as many girls as I see" led to the arrest of 27-year-old Christopher Cleary on Saturday morning. Cleary, a Colorado resident who was visiting Provo, was booked into Utah County Jail for investigation of threats of terrorism and for allegedly violating parole in Colorado8 years ago
Community to host candlelight vigil for homicide victim
Friends and family of 40-year-old David Stokoe will gather in Sandy on Monday evening to mourn Stokoe's death in a recent homicide. According to Salt Lake City police, Stokoe, a real estate agent, may have been fatally shot while trying to evict tenants from apartment over a rent dispute8 years ago
Utah starting $2.5M debt forgiveness program for tech grads
Utah is rolling out the Talent Development Incentive Loan Program, a program to forgive college debt for tech workers who stay and work in the state.8 years ago
Utahns raise their voices at the Women’s March
Marchers waved signs and raised their voices in cheers in Salt Lake City on Saturday for the third annual Women’s March, which coincided with marches all over the country.8 years ago
Boy, 3, loves new 3D printed arm from family friend
A 3-year-old boy in central Utah and his mother are ecstatic about a new prosthetic arm that a family friend made for them on a 3D printer.8 years ago
Two hospitalized after shooting at Fashion Place Mall
Three suspects are believed to be at large after a shooting just outside Fashion Place Mall that sent two other people to the hospital.8 years ago
Church missionaries robbed at gunpoint in West Jordan
A man has been charged with robbery and kidnapping after forcing four missionaries to withdraw money from a gas station in West Jordan.8 years ago
Federal workers get $0 pay stubs as shutdown drags on
An estimated 800,000 federal employees received pay stubs with nothing but zeros on them Friday as the effects of the government shutdown hit home.8 years ago
The neuroscience of New Year’s resolutions
Luke Gangi-Wellman of The Leonardo joins me to talk about neuroscience, habit formation and how to "hack" your brain into cooperating with you.8 years ago
Stock market analyst: “we will ride out this downturn”
On this week's episode of Money Making Sense, I spoke with Yahoo! Finance anchor Adam Shapiro about making financial decisions in a crisis.8 years ago
National parks affected by shutdown will receive federal help
The National Park Service will dip into entrance fees to pay for staffing at its highly visited parks in the wake of the partial government shutdown.8 years ago
Police, prosecutor at odds amid rise in officer shootings
Amid a sharp increase in fatal police shootings in Utah, a rift has developed between officers and the prosecutor charged with investigating them.8 years ago
Utah Avalanche Center issues backcountry warning
The Utah Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning on Sunday morning, cautioning Utahans to avoid the state's northern mountain ranges. "We expect rising temperatures, dense, heavy snow and strong winds will overload a weak snowpack," the center wrote in a press release. "Both natural and human triggered avalanches are likely, including lower elevation terrain."8 years ago
COLD podcast inspires new search of West Desert
In light of information released on Cold, the Utah Cold Case Coalition is mounting a search of the West Desert 9 years after Susan Powell's disappearance.8 years ago
