Utah spends less per student than other states, but still out-performs the others
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report says Utah is still spending a lot less per student than many other states. But the report also says Utah students are out-performing those other states. A report released by the Utah Foundation says Utah is spending half than what some states are on their students at $7,179 […]7 years ago
Watch for students, school is back in session
The 2019-2020 school year starts Monday and Tuesday for school districts around the Wasatch Front. And a long-time crossing guard is urging drivers to look up and pay attention because thousands of students will be once again out on the sidewalks and streets.7 years ago
3 digit suicide prevention hotline getting closer
A three-digit national hotline for suicide prevention is one step closer to being ready. The FCC recommends 988 be used, and has forwarded that recommendation to Congress.7 years ago
University of Utah announces major campus safety changes, investments
The University has pledged to invest nearly $1 million implementing campus safety recommendations from a task force set up after two students were killed.7 years ago
New jail dashboard in Salt Lake County provides inmate population data
The jail dashboard will show statistics about who is in jail, such as inmate age, gender and other demographic information.7 years ago
Utah Supreme Court rejects court challenge to medical marijuana law
The supreme court rejected The People's Right's claim state leaders acted unconstitutionally in replacing Prop 2 with a different medical marijuana law.7 years ago
Three school districts raises taxes for teacher pay raises
Three more Utah school districts have approved pay raises for teachers by raising property tax increases. It’s the third year in a row that some school districts are giving out raises. Canyons, Davis and Jordan school boards all approved their property tax hikes Tuesday night. But they heard an earful from people talking about every […]7 years ago
Hymnbook and Songbook committees to review tens of thousands of submissions and suggestions
The committees in charge of a new hymnbook and children's songbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have 17,000 submissions to go over7 years ago
Utah leaders react to two mass shootings over the weekend
After two major shootings over the weekend, Utah's delegation to Washington reacts with sadness and a denouncement of the violence and hatred that led to the tragedies in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH.7 years ago
Burglary suspect shot and killed at Roy medical clinic
A man is dead after police say he broke into to a Tanner Clinic office in the middle of the night police say he was trying to get into a closed pharmacy at the clinic, at 3400 West and 5600 South in Roy. A woman who was cleaning the building says he came in with a bandana over his face.7 years ago
Jordan School District holds public hearing on proposed tax hike
The meeting at Riverton High got a little tense at times when people disagreed about the proposed property tax increase in the Jordan School District.7 years ago
Volunteers ready to glean extra fruit around Cache Valley
If you live in Cache Valley and have too much fruit or vegetables a group of USU student volunteers will come to pick it up7 years ago
5 Utah teens hit by drunk driver in Southern California
ANAHEIM, California — Police say a drunk driver hit a car with five Utah teenagers inside over the weekend in Anaheim, California. The last word was that one of the teenagers is in critical condition with severe brain injuries. The St George News says it’s Cristina Goana, who recently graduated from Pine View High School […]7 years ago
Utah County to test mobile voting with overseas residents
Elections officials say Utah is ready to start testing a mobile voting pilot program -- one that would allow voters who live overseas to vote online.7 years ago
Study finds older drivers prone to frustration with in-car technology
SALT LAKE CITY — For many, technology makes our daily drives to work, soccer games, and other activities a little easier and a little safer. However, according to researchers from the University of Utah and AAA, this may not be the case for elderly drivers. Their joint study found that drivers between ages 55 and 75 took […]7 years ago
Congressman Rob Bishop explains why he voted against election security bill
It would have authorized millions for election security systems in every U.S. state, but Bishop worried the required paper ballots could lead to cheating.7 years ago
Deadly house fire in Draper
A deadly house fire is under investigation in a log home off 13800 South near 500 East. Fire crews say a woman died in the log home after she couldn't get out. A man, woman, and their two children escaped, but one of those children is badly burned.7 years ago
President Nelson speaks at NAACP convention
“We don’t have to be alike or look-alike to have love for each other. If we have any hope of reclaiming the goodwill and sense of humanity for which we yearn, it must begin with each of us, one person at a time," President Nelson said Sunday.7 years ago
Heat advisory for next two days along Wasatch Front
We could see temperatures at 100, 102, even 105 degrees for the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, and the southern and northern Wasatch front. But low temperatures won't dip below the mid-70s, meaning there won't be much overnight relief.7 years ago
Utahn warns drivers to try not to push through while sleepy
"I watched the construction guys pull off, and the first thing I heard them say was, 'Please don't be dead, please don't say we just watched him die.'"7 years ago
Photos show lifelong journey of two World War II friends
Photos document the lifelong friendship of two men who met during World War II, then rediscovered each other later. Today, we have a bittersweet update.7 years ago
Activist says Snapchat sextortion case shows parents need to wake up
"This is happening right now. It's happening in our community. And it's always happening through the same app. It's happening through Snapchat."7 years ago
You don’t have to be a millionaire to get some love on Utah billboards
Two billboards on I-15 in Utah County point out that if you missed your chance to date a millionaire, you can always settle for much, much less.7 years ago
