Blake Moore still confident in Trump’s tax bill after GOPers helped block it
Moore was one of 16 House Budget Committee members to vote in favor of the bill during a hearing Friday.1 year ago
Herriman man arrested after vandalizing Tesla with anti-Trump sticker, police say
A man from Herriman was arrested on Thursday after police say he vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck.1 year ago
These were Utah’s 10 fastest-growing cities in 2024
The new data helps to understand exactly which municipalities gained or lost population over the past year, following previous statewide and countywide population data releases over the past few months.1 year ago
Utah GOP will consider kicking signature-gathering candidates out of the party
Utah Republican delegates will consider stripping party membership from candidates who opt to collect signatures to qualify for the primary ballot.1 year ago
Tooele man charged with killing 2 dogs while high on drugs
Marcus Michael Fritz, 32, is charged with two counts of being a restricted person possessing a gun, and two counts of aggravated cruelty to an animal.1 year ago
Man’s alleged abuse led to girlfriend’s suicide, prosecutors say
A 30-year-old man is being charged with manslaughter in connection to his girlfriend's suicide after alleged abuse took place in the relationship.1 year ago
Utah surrogate woman charged with extorting money from couple during pregnancy
WEST VALLEY CITY — A West Valley woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of extorting money from a couple while carrying their surrogate baby. Teresa Mertes, 33, was charged Tuesday in 3rd District Court with theft by extortion and attempted theft by extortion, third-degree felonies; and attempted theft by deception, a class A misdemeanor. […]1 year ago
Salt Lake mom arrested, accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son
Chantelle Erichsen Rees, 32, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of child abandonment and child endangerment.1 year ago
Adaptive mountain bike skills course opens in West Valley City
A new cross-country mountain bike trail for bikers and hikers of all skill and ability levels opened at Lodestone Regional Park on Friday.1 year ago
Resisting with art: Documentary shares how Ukrainians are preserving culture through ballet
A Provo native is helping to highlight Ukrainians' fight for freedom through a documentary about ballet dancers who are preserving art and culture during war.1 year ago
Ogden Valley developer suing water district over dispute about water availability
A developer's foiled efforts to secure water rights for proposed development in the Ogden Valley in Weber County is now the focus of a court fight, underscoring split opinion on water availability.1 year ago
Feds adjust Utah’s water outlook after warm, dry April affects spring snowmelt
April didn't provide Utah with many favors after an already complicated snowpack collection season.1 year ago
Anh Day Pham, arrested for crashes with pedestrians in Salt Lake, now linked to Summit County case
Anh Day Pham, 28, was charged Thursday in Summit County's 3rd District Court with attempted murder.1 year ago
Mental health care at your fingertips: Utah State team develops digital program
LOGAN — As Utahns are experiencing a statewide shortage of mental health professionals, students and professors at Utah State University are developing self-guided therapy programs available from anywhere, at the press of a button. Acceptance and commitment therapy is a widely adopted, evidence-based therapy typically used in individual or group settings. However, psychology professionals and […]1 year ago
Hundreds of new Utah laws take effect Wednesday. Here’s what that means for you
Two months after this year’s general legislative session ended, many new Utah laws are taking effect.1 year ago
Salt Lake City adopts 3 new flags to bypass new state flag law
SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders of Utah’s capital city voted to add three new city flags, all incorporating designs not allowed through a new state flag law, to sidestep the measure hours before it goes into law. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled three new city flag designs to members of the Salt Lake […]1 year ago
Why US News ranks Utah as the best state for the 3rd consecutive year
Utah's unique political and religious culture helped the state earn the top spot in U.S. News and World Report's annual best states index for the third year in a row.1 year ago
Hallucinating driver accused of causing multivehicle crash, attempted carjacking
Police say a driver believed he was being chased by the sun while hallucinating before he reportedly crashed and tried to carjack another vehicle.1 year ago
Teen boy dies after near-drowning incident in Weber River
A 17-year-old boy has died after falling and spending around nearly 90 minutes in the Weber River on May 4, 2025.1 year ago
Salt Lake City librarians officially unionize, but likely referendum to determine next steps
Despite potential headwinds from a new state law barring public collective bargaining agreements, which is now likely headed for the ballot, Salt Lake City librarians made Utah history this week by voting to unionize.1 year ago
Grantsville Marketplace, arising in wake of Redwood Swap Meet’s closure, to launch on Sunday
Grantsville Marketplace, a new outdoor swap meet, launches Sunday on the grounds of Burt Brothers Motorpark.1 year ago
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Wanda Barzee arrested for violating sex offender terms, police say
Wanda Barzee, who along with her husband Brian David Mitchell kidnapped Elizabeth Smart 22 years ago, has been arrested again.1 year ago
‘I often think about how much he’s missed,’ says widow of slain police sergeant
Monday will mark the first anniversary of the death of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, 50, who was killed in the line of duty.1 year ago
