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DOJ: Former defense intelligence officer arrested for attempted espionage
SALT LAKE CITY — A Syracuse man is being held in a maximum security federal jail on suspicion of spying for the Chinese. In a news release, the Justice Department says Ron Rockwell Hansen, 58, sold intelligence information and export-controlled encryption software to Chinese agents for $800,000. Hansen even wrote his own obituary calling himself […]6 years ago
Officers dive into dumpsters in search of stolen veteran’s ashes
WENDOVER — Officers went to great lengths in search of the stolen, cremated remains of a military veteran destined for California. They literally went dumpster diving. “They checked every public garbage can and every public dumpster, up to and including getting inside and looking, but to no avail,” said Wendover Public Safety Director Ken Quirk. […]6 years ago
Utah’s U.S. Representatives cautiously optimistic after Trump-Kim talks
SALT LAKE CITY – Two of Utah’s U.S. Representatives are cautiously optimistic for an eventual lasting peace with a denuclearized North Korea, after talks between President Trump and North Korean Premier Kim Jong Un wrapped in Singapore. As for President Trump saying that he trusts Premier Kim, Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) says that’s “relative.” “This […]6 years ago
Southwest SLCo residents want referendum to stop high-density housing plans
SALT LAKE COUNTY – South Salt Lake Valley residents are pushing for a referendum to stop zoning for high-density housing near them. They filed paperwork to collect 85,000 valid signatures that would put the referendum on a ballot in 2019. But they and the county mayor want a compromise with the county council long before […]6 years ago
Expert: Trump-Un talks important to Utahns
SALT LAKE CITY – The summit between North Korea and the U.S. is vital to protecting overall safety in the Far East, even for Utahns. Utah has sent Olympians, business people and service members to South Korea. “So, I think North Korea and its ballistic missile threat, and sometimes the schizophrenic nature of its leadership, […]6 years ago
Deadly force examined in two home invasions in Salt Lake Valley
SALT LAKE CITY – Police are reviewing the circumstances behind two suspected home-invasion shootings in the Salt Lake Valley over the weekend. But it happens that legal standards for shooting home intruders are low. “The protection that a homeowner has in defending a home is about as great as it is anywhere else,” KSL legal […]6 years ago
Suspected burglar killed in West Jordan
Police say a West Jordan homeowner has shot and killed a suspected burglar.6 years ago
Be on the lookout for cyanobacteria on Utah waters
While you’re enjoying Utah’s lakes, rivers and streams this summer, the Division of Water Quality wants you to look out for cyanobacteria.6 years ago
County aquatics urges safety, lessons after drownings
In light of three drownings of Salt Lake Valley children in recent days, Salt Lake County officials are urging water safety.6 years ago
SL Co. Council approves high-density zoning near Herriman
Salt Lake’s County Council has put aside concerns from four mayors as it approved high-density zoning for housing north of Herriman.6 years ago
4-year-old ‘extremely critical’ after nearly drowning
A 4-year-old girl is fighting for her life after nearly drowning in a West Valley swimming pool.6 years ago
Inmates cook up a fresh start in jail kitchen
Some inmates at the Utah County Jail don’t want to return to their lives of crime that got them incarcerated in the first place.6 years ago
More headaches in store for I-80 construction
All westbound lanes on I-80 into Tooele County from Salt Lake County should reopen Monday afternoon, and all eastbound lanes by Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Utah sues drugmaker over opioid dangers
Negotiations for a settlement wouldn’t work, so the state of Utah is suing a drugmaker, claiming it knew the dangers of its opioids.6 years ago
Screening of ‘Angst’ sparks teen anxiety discussion
One Utah school is taking a stand to stop teen suicide and look for solutions to potential causes, such as anxiety.6 years ago
Sheriff, parents exchange words about raucous party on social media
Parents and students are furious about how Carbon County Sheriff's deputies broke up a graduation party in Price.6 years ago
Visitors cram Utah’s national parks through Memorial Day weekend
Utah's national parks were even more crowded than expected over Memorial Day weekend.6 years ago
Woman suffers ‘deep gash’ after drone hits her on SLC street
A wayward drone struck a woman in her face as she walked in downtown Salt Lake.6 years ago
Tornado forms at Strawberry Reservoir
A water spout crossed Strawberry Reservoir's bank, passed the boat ramps, picked up dust, and went up the mountain on Memorial Day, becoming a tornado.6 years ago
Armed robbery suspect wounded, identified by police
Police say a man suspected of robbing two Sandy grocery stores overnight is in the hospital after a brief chase and fight with an officer that resulted in a gunshot wound in Cottonwood Heights.6 years ago
Crews to tear up Bangerter Highway after Memorial Day
When you return from your Memorial Day weekend getaway, Bangerter Highway will shrink in the south Salt Lake Valley.6 years ago
Crowds expected at Utah’s state, national parks over holiday weekend
If you're going to Utah's state and national parks this Memorial Day weekend, you won't be alone.6 years ago
Investigators: Salgado disappearance is active homicide probe
The Utah County sheriff and Provo police chief confirmed the probe into the death of Elizabeth Salgado, missing for more than three years, is now an active homicide investigation.6 years ago
