Termination of North Summit fire chief is ratified by Summit County
PARK CITY, Utah — The Summit County Council unanimously approved a recommendation on Monday to fire North Summit Fire District Chief Ian Nelson. The approval comes two days after the North Summit Fire District Administrative Control Board recommended the move to the County Council. The decision was made without any discussion from the council. “The […]5 years ago
Crash in Emigration Canyon sends one to the hospital
A crash in Emigration Canyon Sunday sent one person to the hospital, while two others fled from the scene.5 years ago
House fire in Tooele County sends one person to the hospital
A Tooele County house fire Sunday afternoon sent one person to the hospital.5 years ago
Woman rescued after being stuck in mud at Provo Bay for 2 hours
A woman was rescued Sunday evening after being stuck in the mud at Provo Bay for two hours.5 years ago
UN calls for proof of Chinese tennis stars whereabouts
(CNN) — China is facing pressure from the United Nations over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s whereabouts as the organization called for an investigation into her allegations of sexual assault. Peng, who is one of China’s most recognizable sports stars, has not been seen in public since she accused former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of coercing her into sex […]5 years ago
5 killed and more than 40 injured after a vehicle barreled through a Wisconsin Christmas parade, Waukesha officials say
Five people were killed and more than 40 were injured when a vehicle drove into a Christmas parade Sunday afternoon in Waukesha, Wisconsin, city officials said. "These numbers may change as we collect additional information. Many people have self-transported to area hospitals," the city of Waukesha said in a Twitter post early Monday.5 years ago
US missionaries say 2 of 17 abductees freed in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Two of 17 members of a missionary group who were kidnapped more than a month ago have been freed in Haiti and are safe, “in good spirits and being cared for,” their Ohio-based church organization announced Sunday. Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement saying it could not give the names of […]5 years ago
Police discover incendiary device in responding to domestic violence call
Unified police discovered a incendiary device in responding to a domestic violence call Saturday.5 years ago
Pandemic holiday travel 2.0: How to navigate Thanksgiving this year
Traveling for Thanksgiving this year is going to look more like it did before the pandemic.5 years ago
Summit County Council terminates the contract of its fire chief
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Summit County Council terminated the contract of its fire chief Ian Nelson on Saturday. The decision came on the recommendation of North Summit Fire District Administrative Control Board. The action will be ratified at North Summit Fire District Administrative Control Board meeting, which is set for Monday evening. A decision […]5 years ago
Hundreds protest Rittenhouse acquittal across US
Protests have been around the country after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.5 years ago
Man taken into custody for making contact with family of murder victim
SALT LAKE CITY — A 43-year-old man was arrested Friday after he made contact with family members of a man that he is accused of murdering. Jesse Joel Bruce was taken into custody and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail under investigation on two counts of retaliation against a witness, victim or informant. Court […]5 years ago
A passenger’s weapon accidentally discharged at the Atlanta airport
(CNN) — The accidental discharge of a passenger’s weapon in a security area of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport caused widespread panic Saturday afternoon, prompting a brief halt of departing flights over the busy travel weekend. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused those injuries. […]5 years ago
Here’s why gas is so cheap at Costco and Walmart
(CNN) — Gas prices are skyrocketing, and Americans want to save at the pump. That plays right into the hands of Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Sam’s Club. The national gas price average jumped to $3.41 a gallon Friday, according to AAA, 61% higher than the average at the same time last year. The Biden administration has […]5 years ago
Rittenhouse verdict puts Biden in difficult political spot
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A difficult political atmosphere for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous with the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. Biden was already facing sliding poll numbers with an electorate worn down by the coronavirus pandemic and increasing inflation. Now, the president finds himself caught between outraged Democrats — some of […]5 years ago
Salt Lake County Search and Rescue safely rescues stranded hiker
Salt Lake County Search and Rescue safely rescued a stranded hiker Friday out of the Lisa Falls trail.5 years ago
Single-car accident near Tremonton claims one life
A single-car accident Saturday morning near Tremonton left one person dead.5 years ago
BYU-Idaho releases fall enrollment numbers
BYU-Idaho officials announce steady enrollment for both online and on-campus for the 2021 fall semester.5 years ago
At least 1 dead from mudslides in Canada after heavy rains
One person has died from mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in Canada.5 years ago
Draper crash claims the life of a 78-year-old woman
A crash on Bangerter Parkway Tuesday afternoon in Draper claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman.5 years ago
No verdict after daylong deliberations by Rittenhouse jury
No verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial has been reached. The jury spent all of Tuesday deliberating the case.5 years ago
A two-vehicle crash near Vernal kills one person
VERNAL, Utah — A two-car accident near Vernal on Tuesday killed one person, and second person to the hospital in critical condition. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on US-40 near milepost 139 at 11:16 a.m. According to police, a white 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck was driving east. It then drifted […]5 years ago
Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday before a bipartisan, celebratory crowd on the White House lawn, declaring that the new infusion of cash for roads, bridges, ports and more is going to make life “change for the better” for the American people. But prospects are […]5 years ago
