Did whales really live in the Great Salt Lake? New film explores the infamous legend
A short film titled, "Whales of the High Desert," will premiere on Aug. 25, 2023. The film explores the legend of whales living in the lake.3 years ago
OmniTeq, Gabb Wireless to bring thousands of new jobs to Utah
The incentives offered to the two companies stem from Utah's Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program.3 years ago
‘A terrible idea’: Groups worry new inland port will harm Great Salt Lake refuge
A group opposes the Golden Spike Inland Port Project Area, a future satellite port for the state's growing inland port system at the Great Salt Lake.3 years ago
‘Sharing our culture’: Utahns celebrate Japanese Church of Christ’s first-ever summer festival
The Japanese Church of Christ in Salt Lake honored the local Japanese community and shared its culture with other Utahns at its first-ever summer festival, Natsu Matsuri.3 years ago
Utah National Guard commander under investigation
A Utah National Guard leader is on paid administrative leave while under investigation. Gov. Spencer Cox made the announcement Thursday.3 years ago
West Valley police investigating apparent fatal stabbing
A 24-year-old man was found dead at a West Valley park in an apparent stabbing Thursday morning.3 years ago
UTA gearing up for major schedule changes, including more frequent Saturday TRAX service
The changes are a part of UTA's annual "change day" that takes place on Sunday Aug. 20, 2023.3 years ago
3-year-old dies in boating accident at Echo Reservoir
The accident will remain under investigation to determine what might have caused the boy to fall from the boat.3 years ago
‘The outlook is optimistic’: Utah’s tourism industry still buzzing after record $12B year
Utah's tourism industry generated nearly $12 billion in visitor spending last year, and there are no signs that it's slowing down anytime soon.3 years ago
Utah expects to save water from 93 new optimization projects
Agriculture officials say they expect to save more than 60,000 acre-feet of water annually from water-saving projects that received state grants.3 years ago
Orem firefighters helping battle wildfires near popular Alaska national park
Three firefighters, all members of the Orem Fire Department wildfire team, will be dispatched to the Anderson Complex fires in Alaska.3 years ago
‘Taylor-nomics’: Some Utahns saving up to see Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Era’s tour
Taylor Swift announced she will be extending her world tour, adding new dates to the U.S. in 2024.3 years ago
Utah Board of Education awards $3M contract to company for AI gun detection tech
After a wave of school shooting hoaxes swept through Utah in March, Utah-based companies bring artificial intelligence to the fight against school shootings.3 years ago
‘Unwavering faith’: Addiction treatment center uplifts Utah women, communities
When Cathie McGregor Critchlow heard that Joan Romney was trying to start an addiction recovery center for Utah women, she knew she had to get involved.3 years ago
Former Utah professor, police officer arrested in child pornography investigation
A former UVU adjunct professor who has more than 40 years experience in law enforcement was arrested Thursday and accused of possessing child pornography.3 years ago
Utah governor unveils campaign warning of social media dangers, promises litigation
During the rollout on Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future.3 years ago
Utah to receive $599K to protect children from lead in drinking water
Lead can enter the bloodstream through contaminated drinking water or by exposure to lead-based paints — which are common in homes built prior to 1978.3 years ago
Mayors submit winter overflow plan for homeless, but reveal few details
Salt Lake County mayors submitted a plan for winter overflow shelter plans for unsheltered individuals on Tuesday.3 years ago
Motorcyclist arrested after racing 139 mph on I-15 freeway, trooper says
The Utah Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was arrested Monday night for driving 139 mph on I-15.3 years ago
2nd Weber County Jail inmate found dead within 10 days
The death is the second in the Weber County Jail in 10 days — and fourth this year — after another inmate was found unresponsive in a cell on July 21.3 years ago
Woman arrested after allegedly grabbing child going to Days of ’47 Parade
A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Salt Lake City on July 24, 2003 after she grabbed a child and pulled him from a wagon near the parade.3 years ago
USU grad settles racism lawsuit for $45K
Utah State University grad Gregory Noel has settled a lawsuit against the university involving allegations of racist treatment by a professor and what he saw as an inadequate response by USU for $45,000.3 years ago
Intermountain’s heart transplant team celebrates 600th transplant
Intermountain Health's heart transplant team celebrates a milestone, it performed its 600th transplant.3 years ago
