‘Dangerous and coordinated attack’: Lawyers push back on Legislature’s efforts to reshape Utah courts
Hundreds of people are urging the Legislature to reject bills they say threaten judicial independence in Utah courts.1 year ago
Saratoga Springs 6th-grader named ‘Kindest Kid in America’
Aspen Rowley, 12, was surprised to be named as the "Kindest Kid in America" at an assembly on Feb. 21. 2025.1 year ago
Could beloved federal recreation spots become Utah state parks?
A wide-ranging resolution could create at least three new state parks through federal agreements, while outlining a way for Utah to pay for deferred maintenance at national parks.1 year ago
Utah Legislature advances nearly $100 million cut to state income taxes
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Legislature is moving ahead with a plan to cut the state’s corporate and income tax rate for the fifth consecutive year despite pleas to spend the money on critical government services. HB106, sponsored by Rep. Kay Christofferson, R-Lehi, passed out of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee Tuesday morning […]1 year ago
Utah bill would help county finance downtown SLC overhaul, potentially transfer road to city
The Utah Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted to advance a bill allowing the county to use existing transportation tax revenue Salt Palace Convention Center overhaul.1 year ago
Police identify missing Springville woman found dead, ex-boyfriend arrested
The boyfriend of a missing Springville woman was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of murder.1 year ago
Graduates work to save nonprofit Red Barn Academy after it announces closure
Red Barn Academy, a nonprofit vocational school for men, unexpectedly announced plans to cease operations.1 year ago
Salt Lake City accepts $2.2M grant in pursuit to preserve 200 acres of Great Salt Lake wetlands
Utah's capital city officially received a financial boost as it seeks to preserve 200 acres of wetlands by the shores of its namesake.1 year ago
Granite District defends use of COVID funds after article suggests inappropriate spending
SALT LAKE CITY — Granite School District on Friday defended the use of its COVID-19 relief funds after a Fox News story hinted at inappropriate spending by the district. The story, which stated, “Granite Public Schools in Utah spent their COVID-relief funds on $86,000 in hotel rooms at Caesars Palace, a ritzy Las Vegas casino,” […]1 year ago
Utah’s meteorological winter has been a mixed bag. What is forecast for spring?
There's still a week left in Utah's meteorological winter, but it's safe to say it's been a different winter depending on where you live in Utah.1 year ago
American Fork officers found justified in shooting gunman in South Salt Lake
Three members of the American Fork SWAT team who tracked down a wanted man were legally justified when they shot and injured him after he pulled out a gun on the porch of a random residence.1 year ago
Utah to limit candidate nicknames on ballot after Lucifer ‘Justin Case’ Everylove qualified last year
SB54 requires candidates to jump through some extra hoops if they, like Everylove, want to use a middle name or a nickname on a ballot.1 year ago
4 teens arrested in North Salt Lake Kia thefts investigation
Earlier this month, police issued an alert for residents near Foxboro Drive and the Foxboro neighborhood, warning them about Kia thefts.1 year ago
Incoming storm will give Utah’s snowpack a boost, cause possible travel headaches
Utah's snowpack will get at least one more boost before warmer and drier conditions return, but the next storm also cause some commute impacts.1 year ago
Utah bill promises more funding for schools teaching English as a second language
As Utah lawmakers weigh whether to allocate more money to help Utah schools contend with increasing numbers of English-language learners, state data shows 13 districts and a charter school would potentially qualify for the funding.1 year ago
Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year
A vacant 3-year-old facility meant to be an Amazon distribution center is in the process of getting upgrades so it can finally enter into operation.1 year ago
X Games coming to Salt Lake City in June as it expands its global footprint
The three-day X Games event will bring over 100 of the top BMX, Moto X and skateboarding athletes to Salt Lake City in an "invite-only" format.1 year ago
Officials identify delivery driver killed after being crushed by vehicle near Huntsville
The woman worked for a third-party company contracting with the Postal Service and was using her own vehicle, Weber County officials said.1 year ago
Utah woman accused of putting Borax in her children’s water
Prosecutors say since the beginning of the school year in August, the suspect, Barbara Susan Williford, 47, "had been putting a pinch of Borax in her minor child's water."1 year ago
Salt Lake City is about to get another weather beacon. Here’s what this one will forecast
Astra Tower, about a block east of the Walker Center, will feature an air quality forecast lighting system, according to the Utah Clean Air Partnership.1 year ago
Vigil planned as demolition of Fleet Block buildings and the murals painted on them looms
That the buildings off the southwest corner of 300 West and 800 South in Salt Lake City — the Fleet Block — are to be torn down has been public knowledge.1 year ago
1 dead, multiple I-15 lanes closed near Point of the Mountain after crash
The Point of the Mountain crash occurred near milepost 286 (16200 South) at 11:56 a.m., according to the Utah Department of Transportation.1 year ago
RealmTown dreams are fading as fate of Evermore Park is again unknown
The fate of Evermore Park's land in Pleasant Grove is once again in the air as the sale its owner, Brandon Fugal, announced in August never closed.1 year ago
