Centerville couple involved in home invasion, attack and fire describe the events
Bethanie Schmucker and Clarence Newman, both in their early 70's, describe being punched and kicked by a man at their Centerville home.4 years ago
New research predicts Lake Powell, Lake Mead collapse if Colorado River Basin states don’t make sacrifices
A possible solution, among many suggested by the study authors, is a deal between the Colorado River Basin states to conserve and reduce water use.4 years ago
Washington Co. House candidate may sue over recount audit
Willie Billings wants to sue because he didn't like how the audit of the recount was handled. He also distrusts the counting machines.4 years ago
Sen. Romney says it will take more than conservation to fill up Great Salt Lake, it will cost billions
A solution to solving the shrinking of the Great Salt Lake will require more than just conserving, according to Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). He says it could cost billions.4 years ago
Rep. Curtis hopes to prevent gun suicides nationally with law similar to Utah’s
Rep. Curtis is proposing a bill to allow those experiencing a mental health emergency to voluntarily put themselves on a do-not-sell list.4 years ago
New climate tool shows Utah’s record heat a result of climate change
Utah's record heat is a result of climate change according to readings from a new climate tool called the Climate Shift Index, from the non-profit Climate Central.4 years ago
Starbucks union strikes in Cottonwood Heights, store closes for the day
The Cottonwood Heights Starbucks temporarily closes its doors as several union workers did not show up for work Friday.4 years ago
Utah seeking to throw out lawsuit challenging the transgender athlete ban
Attorneys for the state of Utah are seeking to have a judge dismiss the transgender ban lawsuit.4 years ago
Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen says party switching partly to blame for primary loss
According to Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen, voters switching parties to vote in the Republican primary had an impact in his loss to Dr. Jennifer Plumb.4 years ago
The Point project now has a developer for its community-centered project
The Point project has selected developers for the old state prison site in Draper. There's a promise of community space at its heart.4 years ago
‘So the state has options’: Sponsor of Utah’s trigger law proposes amending state constitution
A state lawmaker is proposing changing the state constitution if Utah's abortion trigger law is struck down.4 years ago
Bluffdale Mayor defends husband after he was accused of threatening her one-time political opponent
Bluffdale Mayor, Natalie Hall, defended her husband Jason after he was accused of threatening her one-time political opponent.4 years ago
Stericycle can no longer burn medical waste in SLC, but the fight to stop toxic pollutants may not be over
Local environmental groups are taking a victory lap now that a medical waste incinerator in North Salt Lake belonging to Stericycle, has been shut down.4 years ago
Fourth of July weekend weather conditions ripe for fires
The National Weather Service of Salt Lake City says there is a red flag warning in effect for Western Utah. It warns that many fires are human caused.4 years ago
Watch public fireworks instead of lighting your own, says state fire marshal
Fireworks in Utah will be legal to set off in approved areas by July 2, and the state fire marshal asked anyone lighting their own to practice caution.4 years ago
Jeff Gray to bring back death penalty after becoming presumptive next Utah County Attorney
In the race for Utah County Attorney, prosecutor Jeff Gray beat incumbent David Leavitt and is expected to take office in January.4 years ago
State elections leaders dismiss state lawmakers claims of vote switching
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — The State Elections Office says all of the state’s voting machines are working correctly ahead of Primary Election Day Tuesday. This comes after Rep. Phil Lyman, R-Blanding, made claims on social media, that some of the machines were changing people’s votes. Screenshot of Lyman’s social media post. Lyman posted on Facebook […]4 years ago
‘Utah is a tinderbox.’ State fire leaders urge caution ahead of firework sales
State leaders are, again, reminding Utahans not to "burn down the state" as firework sales start Friday.4 years ago
State leaders cut the ribbon on new Utah State Correctional Facility
After five years of construction, a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Utah State Correctional Facility, located west of the Salt Lake City International Airport, was held Wednesday.4 years ago
County clerks report more poll watchers, scrutiny ahead of Utah primary
Ahead of the 2022 Utah Primary election, clerks Salt Lake and Utah counties are reporting more poll watchers are serving as watchdogs.4 years ago
Chocolate shop apologizes, renames Book of Mormon-themed Twinkies
A Utah County chocolate shop has renamed its Book of Mormon-theme Twinkies after it was accused of being racist. The shop has also apologized.4 years ago
Help from the public sought after theft of cash at Pride Festival
One of the vendors at the Utah Pride Festival says the cash disappeared as he packed up his vehicle.4 years ago
New district lines bring some voter confusion ahead of Utah primary
Utah state elections officials say newly drawn district lines have some voters confused as their primary mail-in ballots arrive in their mailboxes.4 years ago
