Conversant cars, roads likely in ‘The Future of Your Commute’
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of vacation driving season, and as you sit behind the wheel on a long trip, you may wonder how much “smarter” cars and roads may get in the future.8 years ago
Lawmakers wondering how to pay for Point of the Mountain development
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers are figuring out how to pay for development at Point of the Mountain so they don’t lose 150,000 future jobs there. Consultants for the state Legislature say the area will need a major north-south boulevard near I-15. It would run from “the (state) prison site down to the Thanksgiving […]8 years ago
Man ‘miraculously’ escapes serious injury after being pinned by excavator
WANSHIP, Summit County — The same wet ground that likely moved an excavator on top of a man’s legs also likely saved his legs. A 47-year-old Tooele man was not seriously injured after he was pinned by a 10,000-pound excavator. He was moving cement retaining wall blocks in Wanship. “He was ejected out of the […]8 years ago
Two boys in custody in connection with South Jordan gun theft
Police have identified two boys they say stole guns and ammunition from a South Jordan store.8 years ago
Authorities: Zion National Park vandal turned himself in
Social media backlash prompted a suspected vandal at Zion National Park to turn himself in, authorities there say.8 years ago
Police: Handcuffed man tried to steal patrol car in SSL
Police say a handcuffed man managed to jump over the seat in a patrol car and try to steal it in South Salt Lake.8 years ago
Non-profit homebuilder president trying to change attitudes against affordable housing
SALT LAKE CITY – As Utah homebuyers struggle with affordability, a non-profit group that builds affordable homes struggles with providing help in more communities. First-time homebuyers work hard with the Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity, according to its president of the board of directors. “They do 200 hours of sweat equity, they learn some […]8 years ago
Teenage boy accused of researching ISIS, planning bombing returns to court
ST. GEORGE – A teenage boy, whom police say wanted to blow up a school, and had been researching ISIS, was back in a Saint George courtroom on Friday. They add he brought an explosive to Pine View High in March. The defense attorney argued the device wouldn’t have exploded. Deputy Washington County Attorney Angela […]8 years ago
Promontory “pre-celebrates” 150th anniversary celebration
A year ahead of its 150th anniversary, Promontory Point's Golden Spike National Historic Site is gearing up for a big celebration.8 years ago
Overstock invests in 84-mpg, 3-wheel, 2-seat Elio Car
MIDVALE – Overstock.com is investing $2.5 million into a three-wheel, two-seat car that can be purchased with cryptocurrency. The founder of Elio Motors has high hopes for his car. “After five years of sales, we could reduce total U.S. gas consumption by nearly half a percent,” Paul Elio said. “This is all using known technology. […]8 years ago
Robocall targets signers of likely Utah ballot initiative
SALT LAKE CITY – Hundreds of Utahns report getting a robocall against a proposed ballot initiative called “Count My Vote.” It even claims the proponents of the initiative are facing criminal charges. “This petition aims to weaken and dismantle our neighborhood caucus meetings,” the woman’s voice says, “that hold our politicians accountable, and keep big […]8 years ago
Jazz will have the noise, Rockets promise better defense in Game 3
Utah hosts top-seeded Houston as the Western Conference semifinals continue tonight at Vivint Arena8 years ago
Utah motorcycle deaths double from same time last year
Utah reports 10 motorcycle deaths in the first four months of 2018, double the amount over the same time last year.8 years ago
Utah motorcycle deaths double over same time last year
SANDY – The Utah Dept. of Public Safety reports 10 motorcycle deaths in the first four months of 2018, double the amount over the same time last year. Riders like Peter Ballantine, 67, are begging each other to be safer. He remembers crashing and burning in Jackson, Wyoming in 2012. “My bike exploded with the […]8 years ago
New South Salt Lake homeless shelter months behind schedule, irritating residents
They hoped for answers, but South Salt Lake property owners -- and city leaders -- got more confusion about a future homeless center going into their backyard.8 years ago
Latest E. coli outbreak spreads to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The latest E. coli contamination from bad romaine lettuce in Arizona has spread to Utah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 121 people have gotten food poisoning in 25 states, including Utah, from romaine lettuce laced with E. coli from Yuma, Arizona. A California resident has died from the […]8 years ago
Man yells ‘shoot me’ at Salt Lake police — and they do, ending standoff
Body-camera footage, 911 calls released from April 18 shooting8 years ago
Utahns’ struggles to buy homes projected to worsen
The struggles are growing for first-time homebuyers in Utah trying to find, and afford, homes where they can live.8 years ago
Planners balance growth, transportation issues on SLC’s State St.
SALT LAKE CITY – More development and more safety issues are fueling concerns about the future of State Street in Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake. But city planners have a goal: to make “Life on State” great for people. “To gather, to eat dinner, live” said Salt Lake City Urban Designer Molly Robinson. […]8 years ago
Firearm appellate case could affect all Utah police officers
SALT LAKE CITY – A case before the Utah Supreme Court could challenge how armed, off-duty police officers could respond to life-threatening situations. Bullets whizzed over the head of a former Unified Police detective three years ago during a hunting trip. “He went to assess the threat, responding how he had been trained by carrying—behind […]8 years ago
More pay raises in store for Jordan District teachers
WEST JORDAN — Teachers with Jordan Schools are getting pay raises for the second straight year, and they can apply for even more money on top of that. Each Jordan School District teacher will see an increase of $3,700 with two straight pay raises totaling $35 million. The district thanks state lawmakers for the extra […]8 years ago
Family of murdered teens still call for death penalty
Jerrod Baum is accused of killing Riley Powell and Breezy Otteson and leaving them in a mine outside of Eureka8 years ago
‘A true friend’: Salt Lake County Councilman Sam Granato dies at 67
SALT LAKE CITY – Tributes are pouring in for a Salt Lake County Councilman who was also famous for his sandwiches. District Attorney Sim Gill often dined at the Granato Italian delis, which Councilman Sam Granato owned. “He’d be like, ‘Hey, can I get you something else to eat? Let me put these plates away,’” […]8 years ago
