Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer, dead at 94
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer (1924–2015), former president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at her home Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:25 p.m. from causes incident to age. She was 94. According […]5 years ago
Sunday morning snowfall leads to slide-offs, wrecks and tree limbs down
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Early Sunday morning snowfall, along with an overnight dumping in the Salt Lake Valley is causing traffic problems on main roads and freeways. UDOT reported about a dozen wrecks on I-15 between Willard Bay and Murray as early as 7:00 a.m. Sunday. I-80 has had problems from overnight, including an […]5 years ago
Police identify man found dead on Bangerter Hwy at 7800 South
Police said the body of Cesar Adan-Martinez, age 37, was found early Saturday morning. A search for his vehicle continues.5 years ago
Sandy vet tech recalls last moments with K-9 Maya
One of the veterinary technicians who tried to save the life of Maya, a West Jordan police K9, is talking about the night Maya was rushed to the hospital last week. The night the call came into BluePearl Veterinary Partners Sandy resident Annalisa Sandoval, the veterinary technician on duty at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, says shortly […]5 years ago
All lanes open 150 E South Temple after fire in a vacant building
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake County Fire crews battled a three-alarm fire at 150 E South Temple early Sunday morning. As of 7 a.m. South Temple is re-opened between State Streete and 2nd East. There are no reports of injuries and the fire was in a vacant, three story building. The cause is […]5 years ago
Fatal accident shuts down Redwood Rd at 90th South
(West Jordan, UT) — West Jordan police are reporting a fatal crash on Redwood Rd. near 9000 S. As a result, as of 11:11 a.m. Saturday morning, a stretch of Redwood Rd is closed between 90th South and 94th South. According to a press release, officers were called to a report of a two-vehicle traffic […]5 years ago
Fatal crash on I-70 results in one death, others in critical condition
(Emery, UT) – One person is dead early Saturday morning following a fatal crash on I-70 near milepost 92/ Emery. Department of Public Safety spokesman Joe Dougherty says the crash happened around 5:37 a.m. when a pickup truck, with five occupants on board, struck several elk in the area, then left the roadway and rolled, […]5 years ago
I-215 East Belt closed due to multi-car pile-up at 4500 South
SALT LAKE CITY — All lanes of I-215 East are closed at 3300 South in Salt Lake County late Wednesday night. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, southbound lanes are shut down in order to clear a multi-car pile-up closer to 4500 S. UHP says there are no major injuries so far in the […]5 years ago
Lanes open from fatal Salt Lake City hit-and-run
(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash early Saturday morning, as all lanes re-open at 400 South 500 East. According to a police statement released around 6:15 a.m., the investigation started at 12:55 a.m. , when 911 dispatchers received information about a man […]5 years ago
Pioneer Park vision plan includes new mist-producing fountain, signature park pavilion
Salt Lake City presented its plan for revamping Pioneer Park after surveying 3,000 people in the city.5 years ago
Officers okay after wild Saturday night chase
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Officers involved in a chase that began in Millcreek and ended in Salt Lake City are not hurt after a suspect they were chasing smashed into three police cruisers. Two of those cruisers belonging to Unified Police suffered some damage. According to Unified Detective Arlen Bennett, a third vehicle, a […]5 years ago
Scipio shelter-in-place lifted after two individuals taken into custody
The Scipio shelter-in-place was enacted after deputies responded to a residence on a report of an individual threatening self-harm.5 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One word made all the difference Wednesday on “Jeopardy!” Champion Amy Schneider’s dazzling streak on the quiz show is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money. Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who’s serving as guest host, […]5 years ago
Granite students get three non-attendance days
Granite School District is providing three non-attendance days this school year. These are needed largely due to worker shortages and pandemic illnesses.5 years ago
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection to the deadly shooting at the entrance of a strip club
South Salt Lake police were out early Saturday morning in the area of 3420 South State Street investigating a deadly shooting.5 years ago
Santa, cops, community gather to give holiday cheer to some South Jordan students
(South Jordan, UT) — Some well deserving middle and high school students from the Jordan School District got a Walmart Christmas shopping spree and a personal escort from Santa Claus. Santa and South Jordan police and fire personnel, some business leaders, educators and adult mentors showed up to the store’s location at 3590 W. South […]5 years ago
Emotional Kentucky governor: At least 70 people feared dead in storms
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100. Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. “This has been the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” Beshear said. […]5 years ago
Adult male is shot dead, Salt Lake police looking for witnesses
An adult male was shot dead near 900 S. Edison street. Police are still searching for witnesses.5 years ago
Taylorsville accident leaves victim in critical condition
TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH — A person is in critical condition after a car accident on I-215 West near 4700 S. Wednesday night. This happened when the driver began to drive erratically, went off to the right on the freeway, and then rolled back left before crashing. Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was ejected from the […]5 years ago
Author brings books, smiles to children at Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden
(Ogden, UT) — Some deaf and hard-of-hearing children get the gift of donated books this holiday season – thanks in part to author Laura Blum. Around 30 children at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind got a visit from Blum, who not only is an author but a sign language interpreter, ‘signing’ her […]5 years ago
University of Utah football team wins first Pac-12 championship; will head to Rose Bowl
U of U Utes win their first Pacific 12 Conference Championship.5 years ago
Two officers injured and a suspect dead in a Taylorsville shootout
Police say the suspect accused of wounding two West Valley City officers in a Taylorsville shootout died after being taken to the hospital.5 years ago
Man in ‘very poor condition’ after West Valley City auto pedestrian accident
SALT LAKE CITY — A man, possibly in his 60’s was fighting for his life late Wednesday night after being struck crossing the street at 3400 South near 1400 West. West Valley police Lt. Bill Merritt says the call came in just before 10 Wednesday night. “We had a driver who said he struck […]5 years ago
