“If a drone were to come and interrupt what they’re doing, or strike the aircraft, or – heaven forbid – cause it to crash, then it is putting someone at risk," said Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon. "People can’t understate the seriousness of that.”
The weather is still not cooperating at two southern Utah County wildfires, but firefighters report progress against them: a key roadway has reopened, and some evacuations have been lifted.
Firefighters are dealing with more strong winds at two large wildfires burning in southern Utah County where reporters toured -- with firefighter supervision -- a burnt-out campsite.
SPANISH FORK — Even with two wildfires raging nearby, the Nebo School District is keeping its doors open and classes going. Campuses want things as normal as possible so kids keep learning. “That’s why we continue to hold school,” said spokeswoman Lana Hiskey. “We have 33,000 students and (the fires) affecting 5,000 of those students […]
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re a former teacher, Utah’s Board of Education wants you back and the superintendent is asking you how to make that happen. So far, State Superintendent Syndee Dickson has found that “Coming back, for them, is more about the working conditions than it is the salary,” she said. “They’ve been […]
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police have made arrests, and HAZMAT crews are dealing with a drug lab inside an apartment complex near 1200 East 7200 South. Cottonwood Heights Police got calls for a possible burglary and searched the suspect couple’s car. “They took both suspects into custody and got a search warrant for their vehicle,” said […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Two former Unified Fire Authority chiefs won’t face criminal charges, even though investigators found they misused tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars. Chief Michael Jensen and Deputy Chief Gaylord Scott are off the hook, so far. “We’ll now have to take a look at this report and decide whether or not […]
SALT LAKE CITY – Intermountain Healthcare has formed its own non-profit to manufacture and market generic drugs in order to combat increasing drug prices and shortages. The new company, Civica Rx, won’t report to shareholders because it doesn’t have any. “There’s nobody that has equity in the company,” said new CEO Martin VanTrieste, retired from […]
WOODS CROSS – The Beehive State reports 102 roadway deaths from Memorial Day to Labor Day, up by 12 from a year ago during the “100 deadliest days of summer.” Mariana Sablan, 18, remembers the moment she lost control of her car on a Tooele County highway in July. “I can feel it in my […]
WEST VALLEY CITY — Ahead of Labor Day weekend travel, UHP troopers are urging drivers to take their crashes off of freeways for their own safety and that of first responders. Sgt. Cade Brenchley’s life changed in Logan’s Sardine Canyon after a standard traffic stop turned into a horrific accident. “A lot of things that […]
SALT LAKE CITY — The Huntsman family fondly recalls the influence the late Senator John McCain had on them. On Instagram, Mary Kaye Huntsman said, “There has been no greater mentor to my husband aside from his own dad than John McCain.” There has been no greater mentor to my husband aside from his own […]
SALT LAKE CITY — A construction company is mourning the loss of one of its workers in an industrial accident in Salt Lake’s Rio Grande neighborhood. Crews lost track of the 33-year-old man and after he didn’t return home that evening, his wife called for answers. “The individual was in an area that was not […]
ROY — A woman’s quick reaction and screaming helped Roy Police capture a man they say assaulted her as she jogged in West Park. “She reported that he had snuck up behind her and grabbed her from behind,” said Det. Josh Taylor. “She was able to yell out, which made him let go of her, […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Police are investigating a stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy after a fight broke out south of downtown Salt Lake City. Two groups started their fight on 1300 South near State and Main Street. “The altercation wound up coming over to Kensington Avenue and State Street, where the fight broke out again […]