Canyoneer killed in weekend accident at Little Cottonwood Canyon
Search and rescue officials said the canyoneer was knowledgeable about the location of the next rappel station but for some reason passed it.3 years ago
‘They never gave up’: 39 incarcerated individuals graduate from South Park Academy
Monday's graduation was the first for South Park Academy at the new Utah State Correctional Facility and the first through the Salt Lake City School District.3 years ago
Landspout forms over Salt Lake County. Here’s how that differs from a tornado
The National Weather Service confirmed that a landspout developed around the Herriman and Bluffdale on Thursday June 1.3 years ago
Here’s how Utah’s 4 congressmen voted on the debt ceiling bill
SALT LAKE CITY — All four of Utah’s Republican congressmen voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on Wednesday night, sending the debt ceiling deal to the Senate. Earlier in the day, their fellow Utah Republican, Sen. Mike Lee, spoke against the bill on the Senate floor, calling it a “bad deal for America.” Utah’s congressmen touted the […]3 years ago
Utah Food Bank launches summer food program to feed local kids
There are 49 parks, libraries, schools and other community centers in Utah participating in Summer Food Service Program this summer.3 years ago
U of U Health, Regence insurance warn they may not reach a contract
Regence said its negotiations focus on ensuring families and businesses don't have significant increases in premiums.3 years ago
New Great Salt Lake commissioner says he hopes Utah avoids ‘Great Salt Lake fatigue’
Brian Steed wants Utahns to stay engaged in helping the lake's recovery, because it's not going to happen overnight.3 years ago
Utahn — perhaps the last Air Force Iwo Jima veteran — turns 101 on Memorial Day
Jim Kimose, who served in the United States Air Force during World War II, celebrates turning 101 on Memorial Day.3 years ago
Layton man facing capital murder charges in deaths of wife, in-laws
In addition, Jeremy Bailey was charged with firing a gun causing serious injury and three counts of torture of a companion animal.3 years ago
Second hiker found dead in Kane County’s Buckskin Gulch
A group of hikers were in Paria Canyon when they found the man’s body on Sunday. Crews continue to search for a second hiker.3 years ago
Utah, 6 other Colorado River Basin states offer new alternative to conserve river’s water
Representatives of the seven Colorado Basin states — Utah, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming — announced Monday that they are proposing a new "consensus-based system conservation proposal."3 years ago
12-year-old hospitalized after incident at Gunlock Falls
The girl remained unconscious, but still breathing, by the time the first fire crew arrived at the scene at Gunlock State Park.3 years ago
Smoky air wafting into Utah from Canadian wildfires
Utah got a hefty dose of smoky air in the moderately unhealthy range from wildfires burning in Canada over the weekend.3 years ago
Utah ‘optimistic’ to receive grants to study rail service from Salt Lake to Boise, Las Vegas
UTA hopes to receive federal funding that will help state transportation officials study the possibility of restoring commuter rail service to Idaho and Nevada.3 years ago
Census data: What was Utah’s fastest growing city in 2022?
Lehi, with an estimated population percentage growth of 5.6%, was the 14th fastest-growing large city in the nation between July 2021 and July 2022.3 years ago
Deeply affordable housing for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness unveiled
The 100-unit deeply affordable housing project operated by Switchpoint was unveiled in a ribbon cutting Tuesday3 years ago
Utah is growing rapidly. Here’s how you can have a say in what the future looks like
Growth in Utah is only going to continue, with the population projected to increase from 3.4 million today to 5.5 million in 2060.3 years ago
Amid ‘tension’ in Alpine School District, board votes to study potential district reconfiguration
Alpine School District's board of education has voted unanimously to begin a study into reconfiguring the biggest district in the Beehive State.3 years ago
Attorneys to present final arguments in jury trial for Lori Vallow Daybell
Eighteen jurors are set to hear closing arguments in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial before the case is handed over to 12 of them.3 years ago
Parents file lawsuit against Alpine School District over potential closure of 5 elementary schools
The suit comes less than a month after the same group of parents threatened to bring legal action against the Alpine School district.3 years ago
State School Board restores climate change science standard by 1 vote
The majority of the Utah State Board of Education members ended up rejecting a recommendation that would remove climate change language from the state's science standards.3 years ago
Arizona man accused of filming women in showers at Bryce Canyon National Park
A 19-year-old Arizona man has been arrested and accused of trying to record women taking showers at Bryce Canyon National Park.3 years ago
Lake Powell could rise 50 to 90 feet over the next few months
The most probable scenario is that the reservoir jumps to 3,590 feet in elevation, or about 65 feet, by June.3 years ago
