Joh Wojcik, KSL NewsRadio

Utah lawmakers look to increase penalties on ‘rioters’

Utah lawmakers are moving to toughen penalties on rioters and draw a clearer distinction for when a protest crosses into a violent riot.

3 years ago

Local clergy, chaplains ready to again serve hospital patients in person

Utah clergy members are excited to reconnect with hospital patients in person following a change in guidelines from Intermountain Healthcare.

3 years ago

Survey: More than 75% of Salt Lake office workers are still remote

According to a recent survey, around three-quarters of downtown Salt Lake office workers continue to work remotely.

3 years ago

Little Cottonwood Canyon still closed for avalanche control

The Utah Department of Transportation has closed state Route 210 through Little Cottonwood Canyon for avalanche control.

3 years ago

Utah lawmakers grapple with how to fund over $1.1 billion in infrastructure requests

Utah legislative leaders say they have major funding decisions ahead as they face over $1.1 billion dollars in infrastructure requests.

3 years ago

Five bars temporarily closed for violating COVID-19 health orders

According to health officials, the five bars temporarily closed reportedly violated one or more of the state's requirements for pandemic operation.

3 years ago

Utah House OKs bill to bring back vehicle registration postcards

The Utah House is moving to bring back DMV registration reminders. It comes as the House speaker admitted that he had expired tabs.

3 years ago

Impeachment trial features cameo from Gov. Cox; Mike Lee meets with Trump lawyers

Governor Spencer Cox made a cameo appearance Thursday in the Senate trial of former President Donald Trump.

3 years ago

Two snowmobilers stranded overnight in Cache County backcountry

Two snowmobilers in Cache County say they're lucky to be alive after being stuck overnight in the backcountry.

3 years ago

Cox: COVID-19 vaccine may be available for all Utahns sooner than expected

State leaders believe Utah may start getting enough doses to make COVID-19 vaccines available for everyone who wants one by April or May.

3 years ago

Utah officers may have to report every time they point their gun at someone

A new bill would require Utah officers to file a report every time they point a gun or Taser at someone.

3 years ago

Expect additional DUI shifts on Super Bowl Sunday

Utah officers, deputies and troopers will be working overtime DUI shifts on Super Bowl Sunday to detect and stop impaired driving.

3 years ago

Utah Senate supports bill to drop concealed carry gun permits

The Utah Senate is poised to pass a bill that would drop concealed carry gun permits. An initial 23 to 6 vote went along party lines.

3 years ago

House Speaker Brad Wilson backs a trio of police reform bills

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson is throwing his support behind three police reform bills that are sponsored by democratic lawmakers.

3 years ago

Salt Lake City man charged with attempted murder following road rage incident

A Salt Lake man is being charged with attempted murder following a road rage incident in Utah County last week.

3 years ago

Proposed bill would bring back DMV registration reminders for Utah drivers

Utah drivers may once again start getting postcards from the DMV reminding them to get their vehicle registered.

3 years ago

Utah Department of Health receiving more COVID-19 vaccines, unsure how it will impact timeline

As the Biden administration promises more shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, Utah health officials say they're already seeing their weekly supply increase.

3 years ago

Congressman Burgess Owens accepts Biden as president, apologizes to ‘liberals’

In a meeting with Utah House Democrats, Congressman Burgess Owens said he now accepts Joe Biden as the nation's president.

3 years ago

Bike bill would allow Utah cyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs

Utah cyclists may soon be able to treat stop signs like yield signs if a new bill is passed by the Utah Legislature.

3 years ago

Utah Senate supports increasing penalty for repeat domestic violence offenders

"Statistically looking at the number of fatalities in Utah, an overwhelming amount of them are related to domestic violence," said Sen. Jani Iwamoto of Holladay.