A look inside controversial $895B defense budget supported by Utah’s representatives
The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, possibly giving junior enlisted members significant raises, but some of the act's language is being criticized.2 years ago
Dangerous TikTok challenge involving Kia and Hyundai resurfaces in Salt Lake City
The challenge involves teens targeting Kias and Hyundais that use a key, not a key fob, then hot wire and take the vehicles.2 years ago
Testimony wraps in competency dispute for death-row inmate Ralph Menzies
Testimony from doctors about the competency of death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies ended Monday, but it could take another five months before the judge reaches a decision on whether he is competent enough to be executed.2 years ago
Man arrested after grabbing woman in St. George parking garage, police say
A man was arrested in St. George after police say he followed a woman in a parking garage and grabbed from behind.2 years ago
Vail Resorts, ski patrol union deadlocked after latest contract talk
A counteroffer from Vail included "no improvement to benefits," and only a small wage increase, said the Park City Ski Patrol union.2 years ago
Cox’s $30.6B budget targets Social Security tax, nuclear power, school safety
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed $30.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year eliminates the state tax on Social Security benefits.2 years ago
Ogden debating new facility for homeless; proposal draws largely supportive feedback
A proposal to assist homeless individuals is up for consideration in Ogden, the latest northern Utah community to wrestle with the issue.2 years ago
‘Unity and virtue’: Mitt Romney bids farewell to the Senate after 6 years
Sen. Mitt Romney delivered a farewell address on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Romney will end his first term as a U.S. Senator.2 years ago
Pollution has increased along Wasatch Front, but there’s good news, USU study finds
Levels of fine particulate matter have decreased along the Wasatch Front in recent years, according to a report from Utah State University.2 years ago
Clean comedian Nate Bargatze returning to Salt Lake City in 2025
Bargatze is a staple in the clean comedy genre. He's returning to the Delta Center as part of his "Big Dumb Eyes" world tour.2 years ago
GOP Utah lawmakers consider having more say over air quality rules
Some Republican lawmakers want more say over rules regarding the state's air quality.2 years ago
Have you seen this seriously impressive shooting star?
One writer recounts his unforgettable experience seeing a shooting star - and the difference between a fireball and shooting star.2 years ago
Wasatch High School students learn what it takes to bring a turkey from ‘farm to fork’
Wasatch High School students learned what it takes to get a turkey from the farm to the Thanksgiving table.2 years ago
Lagoon’s Primordial wins award as park announces 3 new rides
Lagoon Amusement Park's newest roller coaster is officially world-class, to an international amusement park association.2 years ago
‘This was a good storm’: How much snow, rain Utah got before Thanksgiving
The latest storm arrived in Utah on Monday. It slammed the central and south-central part of the state the hardest.2 years ago
Utah’s average gas price slips below national average as Thanksgiving travel picks up
Gas prices have fallen in Utah, giving drivers something to be thankful for just in time for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.2 years ago
Giving Machines open in Utah and Salt Lake counties
Giving Machines, which are run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, are now open for Utah residents.2 years ago
US-Mexico encounters fall as border activity slows while deportations rise, new data shows
Enforcement encounters — a measure of illicit activity at the U.S.-Mexico border — are down while deportations are up.2 years ago
Provo considers changing pathways to acquire mother-in-law, basement apartment approval
The Provo City Council is discussing changes to ADU requirements that could make acquiring approval more difficult.2 years ago
‘Spot on’: American Fork High School marching band places 8th in the country
American Fork High School competed at the finals of the Bands of America Grand National Marching Competition.2 years ago
Salt Lake City hits snag with temporary road closure in race to restore lost ‘quiet zones’
Salt Lake City wants to temporarily close a railroad crossing holding up a "quiet zone" from being reestablished, but the plan hit a snag.2 years ago
Audit recommends improvements to Utah’s emergency medical transportation system
The audit recommends improvements for Utah's emergency medical transportation system after complaints about quality of care.2 years ago
Judge dismisses Gabby Petito family’s wrongful death suit against Moab police
MOAB — A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito’s parents against the Moab Police Department was dismissed on Wednesday, but the issue isn’t over. Judson Burton, the parents’ attorney, argued the ability to file a wrongful death claim was built into Utah’s constitution and the governmental immunity statute it was dismissed under is unconstitutional. […]2 years ago
