Long-time Jazz Bear speaks out for first time since firing
"I was told they were going in a different direction," Jon Absey reveals as he speaks about his life as the Jazz Bear for the first time since being fired.7 years ago
Vivint Arena is now cash-free
People will notice the full Vivint cash-free transition for the first time at the Utah Jazz game on Saturday, January 18, 2020.7 years ago
76,000 Utahns need gold star on driver’s license
Utahns need a gold star on their driver's license, but not everyone has received their new card in the mail.7 years ago
Parents, students make case for later HS start times in SLC
The Salt Lake Board of Education got a lot of strong opinions Monday night during their first meeting about later start times for high school.7 years ago
Avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon pushes car off road
An avalanche pushed a car off the road Sunday in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The slide was around 300 feet long and two feet deep.7 years ago
Sandy police chief passes away suddenly
SANDY, Utah — The Sandy Police Department is mourning after the death of Chief William “Bill” O’Neal. Their statement says: “It is with heavy heart and deep regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Chief William (Bill) O’Neal. Chief O’Neal passed away at 4:30 p.m. on January 12, 2019. Information regarding the details […]7 years ago
Utah cybersecurity experts block Iran digital intrusion attempts to get into state websites
Utah cybersecurity experts say they have successfully blocked Iran digital intrusion attempts to breach state websites.7 years ago
Rent control bill would let Utah cities impose rules
People are speaking out against a rent control bill, allowing cities to cap rent prices, even before it has been debated in the Utah legislature.7 years ago
More adults see MMR vaccine preventative health benefits as “very high”
88% of US adults now say the benefits outweigh the risks of any side effects. 82% support requiring the MMR vaccine for public school attendance.7 years ago
Recess to be allowed as instructional time in Utah public schools
Public schools are required to have 990 hours in the school year. This change means they don't have to choose between class time and cutting recess.7 years ago
Car, UTA bus collide head-on in Farmington
The driver of a passenger car was taken to the hospital after a head-on collision involving a UTA bus, a Utah Transit Authority spokesman said Thursday.7 years ago
UDOT sticker program launches for cottonwood canyons
Snowy weather often means restrictions go into effect for Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, but a new sticker program should help get cars going through there faster.7 years ago
Condemnation and prayers from Utah leaders after Iran missile attacks
Reaction has been coming in from Utah's congressional delegation after Iran's retaliatory missile attacks on US troops.7 years ago
Hill Air Force Base shows off full strength and combat readiness of F-35A jets
Four years after Hill AFB received its first F-35A, now the base is home to 78 of the jets. They'll be on display all week in a series of exercises.7 years ago
Hill Air Force Base shows off full strength and combat readiness
The 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base showed Monday that they are ready to deploy dozens of jets at one time.7 years ago
Avoid scammers; don’t abbreviate 2020, police say
Stop abbreviating 2020 when dating legal documents. Police say it leaves you open to fraud and could cost you big time. Officers advise protecting yourself against scammers by writing out the full year.7 years ago
Utah delegation responds to killing of “depraved terrorist”
Members of Congress from Utah have been responding Friday to the news that a US airstrike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani late Thursday night.7 years ago
5 year old Uintah boy injured by “pet” raccoon; DWR sends warning
A 5-year-old boy may have a long recovery ahead of him, after authorities say he was scratched by a raccoon his family was keeping as a pet in Eastern Utah.7 years ago
Utah school report cards released, without letter grades
You can now see how your public school is performing. The school accountability dashboard went live Thursday morning.7 years ago
UDOT job will enforce and educate new traction law for the canyons
New Year’s Day a big winter storm should be coming. UDOT is expecting on the holiday for more people to try to go skiing. But it could mean major problems and backups again in the canyons. “The problem you get with one lane up the canyon and one lane down, is if one person is […]7 years ago
“Shovel material” storm on the way for New Year’s Day
A BIG winter storm is coming in with the New Year. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday from 5 am to 11 pm that could bring with it a few inches on the valley floors.7 years ago
Seismic safety steps, large and small
A majority of any deaths in a major earthquake would likely come from brick or block structures built before current seismic standards were put in place.7 years ago
Marijuana dispensary opens over the Utah-Nevada state line
A recreational and medical marijuana dispensary opened Monday, December 30th in Northeastern Nevada near the Utah border.7 years ago
