Warrant for a burglary suspect in Richfield turns into drug bust
A search warrant for stolen items of a Richfield man, has ended in a large-scale drug bust and seizure of several illegally owned weapons.4 years ago
Jury reaches decision on sentence of Parkland school shooter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed. The jury’s recommendation came after seven hours of […]4 years ago
Orem City residents to vote on separating from Alpine School District
For the first time in history, registered voters of Orem will have the chance to vote on a new Orem City School District.4 years ago
New poll: Is Utah the most unhappy state in the U.S.?
In a new study, all 50 U.S. states were tested for their happiness. Utah ranked in the lower quadrant for many categories.4 years ago
11 Utahns to be chosen for special hunting permit
Utahns will be able to hunt specific species if they win this wildlife hunting permit. The permit allows a chance unavailable to others.4 years ago
FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
(AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today’s most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn’t a big rush, federal […]4 years ago
Teams continue wildfire mitigation work in Parley’s Canyon
Officials said a catastrophic wildfire could send debris into, and cause other problems for, a watershed relied on by nearly 365,000 people.4 years ago
Voters encouraged to share opinions on new SLC open lands bond.
Registered voters in Salt Lake City will be deciding on the allowance of an $85 million fund towards the city's land.4 years ago
Ramp on northbound I-15 closed due to overturned fertilizer tank
The Utah Highway Patrol said the truck leaked an estimated 400 gallons of fertilizer when it overturned on Monday.4 years ago
Victorious ending for defendants in a trial over stolen piglets
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — A trial that began last Monday, Oct. 3, lasted nearly a week until a final verdict was reached on Saturday. The trial involved defendants and activists Paul Picklesimer and Wayne Hsiung, who stole two piglets they claimed were dying from a Smithfield farm. Consequently, the state of Utah argued against the two activists, […]4 years ago
Ogden Police Department partners with pawnshop to sell seized guns
OGDEN, Utah — Ogden Police Department plans to help to save funds by selling guns they seized. Although law enforcement is hesitant to put the guns back on the market, Ogden City has set up a program with a local pawn shop. The shop will sell firearms confiscated by the police department and use the […]4 years ago
Traffic stop in St. George results in seizure of fentanyl pills worth $2 million
A routine traffic violation stop turned into a drug bust worth over one million dollars of fentanyl, according to police4 years ago
$10 million donated to the Utah Housing Preservation Fund
The Utah Housing Preservation Fund just received a multi-million dollar donation from a bank making more affordable housing in Utah.4 years ago
Two men accused of stealing dying piglets from Utah farm face charges
The trial involving two stolen piglets is underway in St. George. The suspects are facing ten years or more in prison if convicted.4 years ago
New poll suggests marriage is dying
SALT LAKE CITY — A new Deseret News survey conducted with BYU shows a decrease in the number of marriages as well as people in relationships. The survey showed that many Americans are concerned with the economy and inflation and fear their income won’t be able to keep up with basics like food and transportation. […]4 years ago
Domestic violence awareness with candlelight walk
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.4 years ago
Hotel brings honey to the beehive state
Hilton Salt Lake City Center has placed several beehives on their rooftop in sustainability efforts and ecosystem strengthening.4 years ago
Harmful algal blooms still a danger in winter and will affect waterfowl hunt
Fall water hunting opened for the season on Oct. 1 in Utah, and the biggest threat to the hunt may be the algal blooms.4 years ago
Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging OB-GYN sexually assaulted over 100 women
A judge dismissed a lawsuit in Provo involving several women who accused a Utah OB-GYN of sexual assault.4 years ago
Day 1 in ‘landmark case’ for animal rights
Animal rights activists are facing charges in the first day of in court.4 years ago
Nations largest pig farm exposed, two face criminal charges
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A jury selection is underway after two activists filmed their theft of dying piglets from Utah’s Circle Four Farm in an attempt to save them. Advocates are calling it a landmark case to establish the “Right to Rescue” animals in distress. Animal rights activists Paul Darwin Picklesimer and a former Northwestern […]4 years ago
Attempted kidnapping of a minor near a Taylorsville school
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping case that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 29. just outside Bennion Jr. High School. According to the Taylorsville Police Department, the 11-year-old was walking home from school when she was approached by a man. The suspect, who was on foot, tried to get the girl to go […]4 years ago
American Leadership Academy responds to homecoming incident
American Leadership Academy responded to allegations of body shaming and dress code at a high school homecoming dance.4 years ago
