Organizers of vigil for Aaron Lowe urge everyone to “Be 22% better”
"I hope we remember (Aaron Lowe) and honor him by doing what we can both individually and collectively . . . by being better for him — 22% better for him.”5 years ago
Months-long search for Kansas sex offender ends in Utah
A violent sex offender accused of escaping from a mental institution in Kansas was captured in Utah after months at large.5 years ago
Soil moisture better, but we’re not out of the woods
Utah heads into its new "water year," which runs October 1 to September 30, much better off in terms of soil moisture than expected when the year began.5 years ago
Post office change means slower, more expensive mail for some packages
Starting this Friday, all mail will be sent via ground transportation instead of by air, which means slower service for some packages -- especially those traveling long distances.5 years ago
Roy woman recovering from shooting, man arrested
A shooting in Roy has a woman in the hospital and a man in jail. Police say the two were known to each other, but the nature of their relationship is unknown.5 years ago
Murray students to pay restitution for TikTok challenge damages
Murray High School students will pay $5 for an upcoming home football game, usually free, to cover damages caused by a TikTok challenge.5 years ago
Utah ivermectin poisoning case highlights growing problem
We don't know how much ivermectin the Utah patient ingested, but it was apparently enough to put him in the hospital -- and prompt a health warning.5 years ago
A cyclist in Roy is in critical condition after being run over multiple times
A cyclist is in critical condition after being hit multiple times by an elderly woman pulling out of a parking lot.5 years ago
New student enrollment at Salt Lake Community College is down
Utah's Commissioner for Higher Education tells the Deseret News the population of students who typically attend community colleges are those most impacted by the pandemic.5 years ago
Two children hit by car in Salt Lake City, in critical condition
Police said the driver of the car that hit the children, a man, is cooperating with police. They did not offer further details about that person.5 years ago
A hard freeze warning is in effect for Utah moutain valleys
The first freeze of the season is expected to hit Utah tonight and tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service issued the hard freeze warning for higher elevations.5 years ago
Economist says Utah’s economy is doing well during the pandemic
"Utah's economy continues to be extremely strong," said Robert Spendlove, Senior economist for Zions Bank.5 years ago
Police say argument over a television show leads to a fatal accident
When he came out of the house, he saw a white car speeding away5 years ago
UTA launches new Fare Cap system that could mean free rides
If you buy a transit pass for Utah Transit Authority (UTA), some of your trips may be free under the new Fare Cap program.5 years ago
City council extends mask mandate for Salt Lake City schools
Students will continue to mask up in Salt Lake City public schools, after the city council voted to extend the mask mandate through at least Oct. 15.5 years ago
Children can’t estimate traffic gaps when trying to cross the street
Researchers at the University of Iowa propose that young children may lack the perceptual ability to correctly, and safely, gauge traffic.5 years ago
Rent prices up 66% in Utah County over the pandemic
A new report from a Utah-based property management company finds five Utah counties saw rent prices soar over the last 18-months.5 years ago
Planting trees not only cools down urban centers, they can reduce crime
Salt Lake City officials are looking at ways to cool down what is known as the "Urban Heat Island" effect and trees may just be the answer.5 years ago
Multiple weekend search and rescue missions in Utah
A number of Search and Rescue calls were made across the Wasatch front over the weekend including a fatal fall.5 years ago
Three people arrested for sex trafficking in northern Utah
hree people are in jail and several women rescued from massage parlors the Utah Attorney General's Office said were a front for sex trafficking.5 years ago
Police are looking for a man who rammed a police car and then crashed into a house
Responding officers looking for the car noticed it here at this residence here on the corner where the suspect vehicle had crashed into the home.5 years ago
Utah tourism is still thriving during the pandemic as locals explore
Utah may not be seeing big numbers from international tourism lately, but locals are out exploring the great outdoors in record numbers.5 years ago
100 Deadliest Days ends as six more die on Utah roads
Over the 100 Deadliest Days, 93 people lost their lives on Utah roads, for the year, UHP says this year has been more deadly than last.5 years ago
