Park City fire crews help clean up mess of quick-lime spilled Thursday afternoon
"Initial reports are that a truck struck a boulder, tearing a hole in his truck. That caused the quick-lime, which is used in helping concrete dry quickly, to spill out. Quick-lime is both caustic and toxic so we were taking all precautions to keep everyone safe," says Park City Fire spokesman Tricia Hurd-Hazelrigg.8 years ago
Local reaction to gun bill passed in U.S. House that ramps up background checks
In the first gun legislation passed in Congress in 25 years the vote fell mostly along party lines including among Utah's delegates.8 years ago
Wasatch Co. ‘warrant-free day’ considered success
The Wasatch Co. Sheriff's Office says a "warrant-free" day, where residents with some minor warrants could settle up without facing arrest, was a success.8 years ago
Idaho police officer dead after Layton shooting
Layton police say Blaine Reed, 35, is the man who burst into a home uninvited to confront the homeowner about an alleged relationship.8 years ago
Utah Snowfall hits early morning commuters in Box Elder, Weber, Davis counties
Early snowfall made for a rough start to the Wednesday morning commute, the winter weather made it especially bad for drivers on I-15 and Highway 89 in Weber and Davis counties.8 years ago
Residents of apartments deemed unsafe given extra time to leave
Residents who were originally told they had three days to evacuate their apartment units are now being given an extra two days to leave, according to city officials. They say the landlord of the Georgia Apartments at 203 East 2100 South ignored repeated requests to make safety improvements, which include getting the building up to fire code.8 years ago
McAdams targeted for 2020 Republican takeover
Republicans say they are targeting the 4th District seat now held by Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, in a push to take back the House in 2020.8 years ago
Senate transportation committee forwards bill to regulate e-scooters
A bill allowing e-scooters access to some Salt Lake City streets now heads to the full Senate that would allow the scooters on roadways with a posted speed limit above 25mph and establish restrictions on the use of alcohol.8 years ago
Searchers find body of snowmobiler caught in avalanche
Searchers on Friday found the body of a snowmobiler caught in an avalanche near Circleville Mountain Thursday.8 years ago
UHP: Woman critical after auto-pedestrian crash on SR 147
A 50-year-old female is in critical condition Thursday night after UHP spokesman Jacob Cox says she was hit by a car shortly after 6 p.m. Cox says the accident happened in dark conditions where there was low light on SR 147 at 3000W, between Lake Shore and Spanish Fork in Utah Co.8 years ago
Extra security in place at Mueller Park Junior High on Friday
The principal reminded parents via telephone message that as always, Mueller Park Junior High practices 'See Something, Say Something' in case someone encounters anything out of the ordinary or concerning.8 years ago
Governor gives annual State of the State address
Governor Gary Herbert delivered his 10th annual State of the State address Wednesday night at the Utah State Capitol. Tax cuts, education and air pollution topped the list of priorities for the Governor.8 years ago
Police announce arrest in a fatal hit-and-run crash
Investigators say 36-year-old Sotero Valerio Torres faces charges of hitting the 72-year-old victim at an intersection near 400 South 1033 West about 6 p.m. Tuesday.8 years ago
Avalanche near Vivian Park closes Provo Canyon
Crews triggered an avalanche Thursday night in a closed stretch of Provo Canyon. The Canyon was closed around 6 p.m. before about 30 feet of snow piled up across all lanes near Vivian Park. No one was hurt.8 years ago
Salt Lake City Mayor delivers ‘State of the City’ address
Mayor Jackie Biskupski delivered her 2019 State of the City address to a crowd gathered at East High School Thursday night, touting progress in affordable housing, transit, infrastructure, safety and protecting the environment.8 years ago
Backcountry avalanche danger expected to rise
Gordon says dangers of an avalanche will rise significantly through the day Thursday, and elevate to high by Friday. He says that means both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely in the backcountry.8 years ago
UDOT agrees to plow federal roads at some Utah national parks
UDOT announced a plan to plow some key roads through the state's national park lands until the federal government re-opens.8 years ago
Vigil held for fallen Provo police officer Joseph Shinners
Officer Shinners' father, a retired firefighter, thanked those who came out in the cold to show support at the vigil.8 years ago
Weber Co. sheriff’s deputy accused of sexual misconduct
Jeremy Miller will be booked into the Box Elder County Jail because of a conflict of interest with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.8 years ago
Cigarette, oxygen device to blame in deadly Garden City fire
According to the Rich County Sheriff’s Office, the fire appeared to have been ignited by a cigarette in a reclining couch – a medical oxygen device nearby, contributing to the fire’s spread.8 years ago
Utah’s ‘unique’ growth leads rest of U.S., post recession
UTAH — Since last decade’s economic recession, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Utah’s population has grown faster than all 49 other states. In the last year, the Beehive State’s unique growth, which includes considerations of new births versus deaths, increased at the highest rate in the nation. Research from the University of […]8 years ago
Fallen South Salt Lake officer’s widow publicly thanks community for love, support
r the first time publicly, the widow of fallen South Salt Lake police officer David Romrell is thanking the community, mourners and supporters of her family in time of grief.8 years ago
