Peter Johnston
Moisture arrives in Utah and it’s not going anywhere for a week
The "Pineapple Express" storm hitting California will bring moisture through Utah that will linger for about a week.4 months ago
Bill targeting children’s cell phone protections moves to the Utah Senate
A Utah Senate committee has approved the Children's Device Protection Act. The bill would hold the makers of smartphones and tablets liable for any obscene material a child finds on their device.4 months ago
An NHL hockey stadium in Utah? The legislature is considering it
State Senator Dan McCay said that Utah might be a sleeping hockey giant in a resolution supporting the creation of a National Hockey League team in Salt Lake City, or S.J.R. 12.4 months ago
Utah student teachers work a full semester without pay. Now they might be getting a stipend.
Utah student teachers could get a stipend of $6,000 in their first full teaching semester if a bill passes in Utah.4 months ago
Senator: Cellphone manufacturers should turn on all filters for minors
Sen. Weiler's bill would require cellphone manufacturers to turn on every content filter before selling a phone that will belong to a minor.4 months ago
Utah lawmakers take aim at auto-renewing subscriptions
Auto-renewing subscriptions range from cable plans to Hulu free trials. They are designed to continue charging a customer with or without consent.4 months ago
New bill: developers get valuable Provo land, Utah gets more mental health facilities
A new bill would sell the land occupied by Utah State Hospital to developers. The profit would be used to create new Utah mental health facilities statewide.4 months ago
USPS deploying smarter, better and stronger collection boxes
United States Postal Service is deploying a new kind of collection box that will be better than the last and more theft-proof.5 months ago
Deadline approaching for voters to change party affiliation
The January 9 deadline for voters to change their party affiliation is quickly approaching.5 months ago
DWR calls on city police to help with urban deer
The Division of Wildlife Resources is authorizing city police to help with the urban deer population, hoping to reduce auto vs. deer accidents.5 months ago
It’s a green Christmas for most of Utah
Most of Utah will not have a white Christmas this year. Temperatures will be unseasonably warm over the next few days.5 months ago
Salt Lake airport lines stay short on busiest day of holiday season
Say goodbye to the pandemic-era drop in air travel, because this could be the biggest holiday season for U.S. airlines ever.5 months ago
Utah lawmaker: The Great Salt Lake could lose 10 feet if cities reuse their wastewater
State Rep. Casey Snider told KSL NewsRadio that reusing wastewater could potentially drop the Great Salt Lake by 10-12 feet.5 months ago
University of Utah students face charges after protesting movie they call “transphobic”
The students protesting the movie they said was transphobic are part of a self-proclaimed socialist club on the University of Utah campus.6 months ago
Salt Lake County Mayor: Little Cottonwood gondola is bad for the Olympics
The Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola maybe not exists by the time the 2034 Olympics happen, but Mayor Jenny Wilson has concerns.6 months ago
Three Utahns face federal charges for stealing luggage at SLC International Airport
Three Utahns are facing federal charges for stealing luggage from Salt Lake City International Airport.6 months ago
Bountiful house fire kills homeowner
Firefighters found a resident dead in his Bountiful home on Thursday after a fire broke out.6 months ago
Resolution to support Israel turns emotional on Utah House floor
A resolution to support Israel in Utah sparked emotional debate Wednesday. It was meant to support Israeli, Jewish and Muslim Americans.6 months ago
Hispanic engineering convention in SLC draws thousands
A Hispanic engineering convention marks the biggest Hispanic STEM event ever, according to the leading professional society.7 months ago
Utah Attorney General announces second challenge to national monuments
The State of Utah is again challenging the designation of two national monuments in court.7 months ago
BLM gets pushback after closing 300 miles of off-road trails near Moab
Wilderness advocates have rejoiced over the decision, while the Blue Ribbon Coalition and Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders have appealed it.7 months ago
Halloween safety tips for costumes and your home
Halloween is coming up and two Utah groups say to keep safety in mind. Reflective tape is one thing that can make your child's costume safer.7 months ago
Weber County wants $3.9 million tax raise due to staff shortages, inflation
Weber County leaders have proposed the tax hike to help with staffing shortages. They said they haven't raised property taxes since 2016.7 months ago
