Martha Harris
“Live to Breathe” campaign encourages steps for clean air
Utah Clean Air Partnership's "Live to Breathe" campaign encourages Utahns to take meaningful steps toward cleaner air.2 years ago
School Board, Mayor Erin Mendenhall comment on superintendent leave of absence
A Salt Lake School District spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that Superintendent Timothy Gadson was on paid leave, but did not disclose why.2 years ago
National Weather Service warns of flash flood risk for southern Utah
Because the high flash flood risk in southern Utah is high, the National Weather Services advises visitors to national parks in the area to keep an eye out.2 years ago
Lawyers representing Utah argue abortion is not a constitutional right
Lawyers representing Utah say that the right to an abortion is not protected by the state constitution.2 years ago
As the school year approaches, Utah schools are suffering a staff shortage
With the 2022-2023 school year on the horizon, some school districts in Utah are struggling with a staff shortage.2 years ago
Gov. Cox responds to national attention on Utah drought
Following national attention, Gov. Spencer Cox wants people to know about the positive steps the state has taken to manage the drought.2 years ago
Those who practice intermittent fasting less likely to have severe COVID complications, according to Intermountain study
The principal investigator of the study said the findings about intermittent fasting should not cause people to begin extreme fasts.2 years ago
New poll gives insight on what Utahns think causes mass shootings
Even before the mass shootings in Uvalde and Highland Park, the question of what causes these attacks has had a spotlight.2 years ago
Salt Lake County says it has decreased water-use on its golf courses
Salt Lake County says it has back water usage on its golf courses. The county says it has done by changing how they water.2 years ago
Utah’s trigger law will ban most abortions
Some health and legal experts in Utah are struggling to determine what exceptions to an abortion ban in the state actually mean.2 years ago
Boulger Reservoir to be drained for upcoming mining project
The Division of Water Rights says they will drain the Boulger reservoir out of precaution to prevent a dam failure.3 years ago
Free period product dispensers placed at Hillcrest Junior High
Utah lawmakers unanimously voted to pass a bill providing schools with free period product dispensers. The dispensers are starting as a pilot program in the Murray School District.3 years ago
Police investigate Ogden High attack of a student by another student
Police expect to file assault charges in the Ogden High attack this week. The victim's mother wants parents to talk to their kids.3 years ago
New environmental planner will help Eagle Mountain grow responsibly
The Eagle Mountain environmental planner will help the city consider its impact on local wildlife as it expands.3 years ago
Provo and Orem may combine their 911 dispatch centers
Provo Fire Chief James Miguel told the Provo City Council that having separate dispatch centers for the two cities delays response times.3 years ago
BYU study says ‘going cashless was useless’ during height of pandemic
Many businesses went to a cash-only model at the start of the pandemic. A recent BYU study found the effort made little impact.3 years ago
Sandy police investigating reports of shots fired near Lone Peak Park
Callers to police said they heard shots in the area of Mount View Drive, near Lone Peak Park. There were no injuries.3 years ago
SB 174, the Utah trigger law that bans most abortions
The Utah trigger law, SB 174, makes it a second-degree felony to perform an abortion in Utah outside of a list of exceptions.3 years ago
A second Utah Starbucks announces plans to attempt to unionize
Starbucks employees at 400 E. and 400 S. in Salt Lake City, Utah, told the Starbucks CEO they'd like to unionize for better wages and healthcare.3 years ago
UTA, Salt Lake International Airport drop mask requirement
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Transit Authority says the agency has dropped its mask mandate for bus and train travelers. The decision comes after a federal judge ruled Monday that the mask mandate was unlawful. The Biden Administration is currently reviewing that ruling. In a statement to KSL NewsRadio, UTA spokeswoman Andrea Packer said […]3 years ago
Orem school district creation hits a bump in the road
OREM, Utah — Orem City is looking into creating an Orem school district. The city hired a company to figure out if it’s feasible but some residents want the company to be replaced. Orem City hired Discovery Education Consultants to do a feasibility study. The study will determine if creating an Orem School District is […]3 years ago
U.S. Department of Labor is suing the Chinatown Supermarket in Salt Lake
Chinatown Supermarket, located in South Salt Lake, is accused of obstructing an investigation. The U.S. Department of Labor filed charges on Monday.3 years ago
Navajo Nation President asks for tribes to be “full participants” in managing Colorado River Basin
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was one of 20 tribal leaders who wrote to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to ask to be included in managing the Colorado River Basin.3 years ago
