A hate crimes bill needs some tweaks
Senator Thatcher admits its a balancing act between not including enough groups and adding too many groups for protections.8 years ago
The stars aren’t sticking to Park City for Sundance Film Festival
The 'Footloose' actor says "Except for a few different sets of circumstances, you could be in the same situation {homeless}. I could be in the same situation."8 years ago
Imagine all the legislators living life in peace
Utah's newest Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson, R-Davis Co., wants a kinder, gentler legislature. So he's shaking things up.8 years ago
Forced evacuations, freeway closure after tanker catches fire
I-15 southbound in Beaver County was closed for about 45 minutes this morning after a tanker hauling sodium dioxide caught fire.8 years ago
Zion National Park remains open despite government shutdown
The mayor of St. George, Jon Pike, found exactly how much money it takes to keep Zion National Park open for one week: nearly $29,000. And that will only pay to keep restrooms open and trash clean up for one week.8 years ago
Trial of teacher feeding live puppy to a turtle starts today
The jury was seated yesterday after a long day of questioning in the case of Robert Croslan who is accused of feeding a live puppy to a snapping turtle early last year in front of students.8 years ago
Utah’s newest congressman learns from veteran Democrat
Former Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is also a Democrat and held the seat that Ben McAdams will be taking up on Thursday.8 years ago
Senior residents left in the cold after a water pipe burst
Two inches of water covered the floor, which then began to seep down to the lower floors of the senior living center, which caused the full evacuation.8 years ago
Biden turned down $100,000 to speak at University of Utah
Former Vice-President Joe Biden says he is very careful about how he raises money and using taxpayer money isn't one of the ways he wants to do it.8 years ago
Utah: inspect live Christmas trees for invasive insects
Most of the Christmas trees sold in Utah come from out of state, and invasive insects like gypsy moths and pine shoot beetles can be hidden in the boughs.8 years ago
“Disney-sized” bridge beams being installed in Lehi
The six bridge beams, 203 feet long each, are 14 feet longer than Cinderella's Castle is tall at Walt Disney World. They're being moved this weekend.8 years ago
The BLM sells almost record number of Utah public lands for oil and gas exploration
The Bureau of Land Management sale of public lands comes as part of the directed consolidation of oil and gas lease sales on a state-wide level instead district by district and totaled 154,212 acres.8 years ago
The Salt Lake City Council says they need more diversity, so they gave themselves a pay raise
Long-time opponent of accepting a pay raise, Charlie Luke, cited the pay gap between the Mayor and council members as to why he changed his mind and voted for the nearly $10,000 a year pay raise.8 years ago
Mia Love isn’t happy with Washington leadership
Rep. Mia Love is offering a candid opinion about her time in Congress, as well as what she sees as Republican leadership failures.8 years ago
Man fears loss of property due to rising property tax valuation
One Utah County man's property tax jumped from $55,000 in 2017 to $448,000 this year, even though no improvements were made to the property.8 years ago
Runaway trucks are big concern after a safety-inspection found 58-violations
The safety inspection, on November 21, was less than two months after runaway dump truck barely missed a bus, another vehicle, and then rolled over near the Old Town roundabout hitting pick-up truck8 years ago
Internet access in Utah is among best in the country – for some
New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau finds Utahns are among the most connected of anyone in the United States when it comes to the internet.8 years ago
Is counting votes in the 4th Congressional race taking too long?
incumbent Republican Mia Love filed a law suit to stop the count in Salt Lake County.8 years ago
Voters and candidates are hot under the collar after a mass text was sent while they were in church
"as and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mayor respects the Church's long-standing neutrality in political races and would never imply their involvement."8 years ago
Voter turnout could hit record numbers with one more day to go
28 states have already surpassed their 2014 early voting numbers and Utah looks to do the same before election day on Tuesday, November 6th.8 years ago
Sugar House could soon see an increased police presence
During a public meeting, a city official, in a slip of the tongue, mentioned Salt Lake is looking to add a precinct in Sugar House near 2100 S. and 2100 E.8 years ago
Support for marijuana initiative may go up in smoke
Support for Proposition 2, the medical marijuana initiative on the ballot in November, has dropped significantly since a deal was announced to re-write legislation on the measure after Election Day.8 years ago
Democrats outpace Republicans for new voter registration
According to state voter registration data, Republicans added 5.6 percent to its rolls over the 2016 election cycle. Democrat rolls increased 15 percent. But registered Republicans still outnumber Democrats in Utah by more than three to one.8 years ago
