Southern Utah University grieves student, service member killed in Jordan
One of the two service members killed in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan last week, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, was a student at Southern Utah University.9 days ago
Beaver County suffers from loss of tourism due to Cottonwood Fire
The Cottonwood Fire is ruining summer tourism in Beaver County, as businesses and county leaders grapple with the lost income.12 days ago
Great Pyrenees dies of heat exhaustion while hiking in Kane County
After the death of a large dog while hiking in Kane County, rescue officials and animal rescue organizations are reminding dog owners about the real dangers of heat exhaustion.16 days ago
Prevention and enforcement: Salt Lake County Sheriff touts successes in curbing gang activity
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office touted successes in gang enforcement during the 36th annual Utah Gang Conference this week at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City.21 days ago
State forester defends Utah’s wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season
Recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for a lack of forest management. But the Utah State Forester said severe drought conditions meant that no amount of extra mitigation would have prevented the Utah fires.27 days ago
Generations-old family ranch among the 150 structures destroyed by the Cottonwood Fire
Families who lost properties to the Cottonwood Fire in Utah are getting their first look at which structures, if any, remain.30 days ago
Former charter school director pleads guilty to producing child sex abuse materials
A former Utah charter school director has entered a guilty plea to three federal charges after admitting he created a chat group for parents to share images abusing their children.2 months ago
Layton walks back Eastridge dog park plan after fetching a lot of heat from neighbors
The Layton City Council appears to be pivoting away from a proposed off-leash dog park at Eastridge Park after neighbors objected to the plan.2 months ago
Box Elder County referendum to overturn approval for data center will not go on November ballot
The Box Elder County Attorney's Office announced Thursday that the referendums proposed by residents to overturn approvals for the Stratos Project Area would not be put on the November ballot.2 months ago
Second water rights application for Box Elder County data center withdrawn
A second water rights application related to the massive data center in Box Elder County has been withdrawn after about 700 formal protests were filed against the application.2 months ago
Another data center project ruffles feathers just south of Utah’s border
Residents of Page, Arizona have been speaking against the possibility of a 1 GW data center that could be built about two miles away from Horseshoe Bend which is along the Colorado River and a little more than five miles away from Lake Powell.2 months ago
Library books from closed elementary schools on to their next chapter
Hundreds of library books from four now-closed Salt Lake City elementary schools are getting a second chance at life — in the homes of students who need them.3 months ago
Box Elder County residents file referendums to overturn approval for massive data center
The Box Elder County clerk's office confirmed it is reviewing the referendum applications. State law says the county has 20 days to complete its review before sponsors can begin collecting signatures.3 months ago
Weber School District launching new “catalyst” campus with 8 career pathways
The Weber School District is launching a new campus that will give students expanded access to career-focused education in some of Utah’s fastest‑growing industries.3 months ago
Data centers have to report water usage, under new Utah law
The owners of a planned data center in Box Elder County will be subject to a new Utah law about water reporting requirements that coincidentally just went into effect on Wednesday.3 months ago
Two lanes added to Pioneer Crossing to alleviate traffic in Northwest Utah County
Pioneer Crossing will open additional lanes next week, bringing long‑awaited relief to drivers in northwest Utah County as the region continues to grow.3 months ago
DHS paid $145 million for Salt Lake ICE warehouse, $48 million more than its worth, property records show
The Salt Lake City warehouse will likely be transformed into a mega-facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. It is reportedly capable of housing 7,500 beds.4 months ago
BYU Jerusalem Center won’t be evacuating due to conflict with Iran
Students, staff and service couples at the BYU Jerusalem Center will be sheltering in place and not evacuating due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.5 months ago
AI voice cloning used to convince Lehi parent their child was kidnapped
Police are warning about AI voice cloning after scammers called a Lehi parent recently and used their child's screaming voice to convince them of a kidnapping.5 months ago
Utah-based Extra Space Storage sued by New York City for “predatory business practices”
Extra Space Storage, a Utah-based self-storage company, is being sued by the New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for alleged predatory business practices.6 months ago
Intermountain Health caregivers ‘devastated’ by pension freeze
About a third of Intermountain Health employees were stunned last week when they received an email saying their pensions will be frozen at the end of the year and replaced with a 401(k)-based retirement program.6 months ago
Police find 35 dogs in Ogden home, shelter says they’re in good condition
Police in Ogden discovered 35 dogs living in a single home. The dogs were in good condition and now Weber County Animal Services is looking to find homes for 33 of the pups.6 months ago
SafeUT could expand nationwide after 10 years of successful student crisis prevention
Tuesday marks the 10-year anniversary of SafeUT. The program has become so successful that Utah leaders are now looking to expand the program nationwide.6 months ago
