Mark Jackson
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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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 […]5 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.5 years ago
Police attempting to ID father of Utah teen’s baby, found dead
A newly unsealed search warrant affidavit may shed a bit more light in the case of a 17-year-old girl who gave birth in her home on March 30, then, according to court documents put the newborn’s body in a closet drawer.5 years ago
Dirty air gets attention of Governor Herbert
Gov. Herbert is pledging $100 million of that proposed 2020 budget for projects that would help clean up Utah's dirty air.5 years ago
Humane Society looking for stolen puppy
A news release from the society says they have surveillance footage showing a woman, described as about 5 feet 6 inches tall, leaving the dog kennel area with the puppy in her handbag.5 years ago
Utah ‘constitutionalist’ under arrest in Logan
A man who authorities say has a long history of threats against the government is under arrest on a federal firearms charge related to a standoff at a Logan convenience store.5 years ago
Cedar High seeks community input over controversial mascot
The Iron County School Board has organized a committee to review Redmen mascot at Cedar High School in the Iron County School District which will consist of 28 future, current and previous students, as well as staff and administrators, tribal leaders and parents5 years ago
Avalanche hazard ‘considerable’ as weekend winter storm hits
The threat of an avalanche is “considerable,” but could get elevated to "high" depending on how much snow falls and where it falls says forecaster Greg Gagne who rates the avalanche danger as considerable on the shady slopes in the high elevation areas above Salt Lake and Provo.5 years ago
Phone scam “spoofs” local clean energy group
There is a new phone scam alert issued this week – after more than 200 calls from Utah residents to Utah Clean Energy, an apparent victim of a phone spoofing attack.6 years ago
Man wanted on human trafficking under arrest
A man accused of human trafficking involving two women is under arrest on Wednesday, according to the Utah Attorney General's office.6 years ago