Gov. Cox announces task force to combat ‘skyrocketing’ fentanyl crisis in Utah
Cox said Utah has seen a dramatic increase in fentanyl pills seized, and a growing number of deaths by overdose.2 years ago
What one Utah school district learned from a recent threat to ‘shoot up the school’
The Uintah School District and state leaders hope to use a recent school shooting threat as a lesson to be more prepared in the future.2 years ago
Italian quick-service chain plans Utah return with 5 new locations
Fazoli's, the nation's largest Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is coming back to Utah after decades.2 years ago
Beauty industry licensing restructure could affect over 60,000 workers statewide
Major changes to the licensing structure for thousands of workers in the beauty industry could be coming to Utah.2 years ago
Daybreakers race 900-pound pumpkins — and porta-potties — in annual regatta
Pumpkins and porta-potties and paddling, oh my! The LiveDaybreak Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta on Saturday featured a very unique "boat" race.2 years ago
Have You Seen This? North Carolina neighbors gather for safety after Helene-triggered flooding
Neighbors gathered in a Henderson, North Carolina, home that was flooded by Hurricane Helene-triggered rain on Sept. 27.2 years ago
Mike Weir hopes Black Desert Championship inspires new generation of Utah golfers; he is, too
Mike Weir hopes the new Black Desert Championship which teed off Thursday will inspire a new generation of Utah golfers.2 years ago
Utah releases timeline of DCFS involvement with 12-year-old Gavin Peterson before his death
The Department of Health and Human Services released a timeline of DCFS involvement with 12-year-old Gavin Peterson before his death.2 years ago
Taylorsville police officer shoots, kills man in suspected stolen car
28-year-old Henry Chavez is dead following a police shooting in Taylorsville in Salt Lake County on Wednesday night.2 years ago
Skating event will honor young man killed in Salt Lake City last year
Rory Swimm was killed on Oct. 13, 2023, near downtown Salt Lake City. Friends and family will gather on the 1-year anniversary of his death to celebrate his life with skateboarding fun.2 years ago
‘An ongoing process’: Latino students discuss efforts balancing US, Latin American roots
At an event held at Salt Lake Community College, Latino students met to discuss balancing their ties to the U.S. and Latin America2 years ago
Crumbl announces plans for Australia stores after unofficial Sydney pop-up goes viral
After Australian fans of Crumbl cookies flew to the U.S. just to resell those cookies in Australia, the company has decided to set up shop2 years ago
The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?
Utah has the youngest population in the nation, it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.2 years ago
Utah’s delegation wants to change assumptions about Republicans and conservation
Rep. John Curtis spoke at Utah Valley University's Ragan Theater on Friday as part of the third annual Conservative Climate Summit.2 years ago
Feds release final plan for Bears Ears National Monument
Federal agencies released a proposed plan outlining the management and protection of Bears Ears National Monument.2 years ago
1 in 12 Utahns suffers from long COVID, health department study says
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services released a report on Wednesday saying long COVID is significantly impacting many Utahns.2 years ago
BYU helps provide multi-sensory room at school for special education in Jerusalem
With help from the BYU Jerusalem Center, the Al-Basma Special Education School has opened a multi-sensory room for students with autism.2 years ago
Utah representative proposes bill to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to openly carry firearms
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, would also prevent Utah landlords from barring firearms in lease agreements.2 years ago
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Millard County newspaper based on new Utah law
A 4th District judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against a Millard County newspaper based on a 2023 Utah public expression law.2 years ago
UHP identifies 5 killed in crash between SUV, semitruck and ATV on US 6 near Price
Five people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash near Price on Thursday afternoon.2 years ago
New leadership, plans coming together for ‘revitalization’ around Utah State Fairpark
Preliminary work is now underway on the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, which was created earlier this year.2 years ago
New judge to oversee again-delayed murder trial for deaths of 2 Eagle Mountain boys
Despite requests not to delay the trial, again, Kent Cody Barlow will be tried sometime in 2025 for the deaths of two toddlers in Eagle Mountain.2 years ago
‘A win-win’: Utah launching effort to promote US citizenship among eligible immigrants
Utah officials are hoping to bolster the number of Americans in the state, tapping the pool of immigrants living here.2 years ago
