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Teen accused of Georgia high school shooting previously interviewed over online threats

The teen accused of shooting up his Georgia high school on Wednesday was interviewed last year over online threats.
2 days ago

4 dead in Georgia high school shooting, 14-year-old student in custody

Four people are dead and nine have been hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia high school Wednesday morning.
3 days ago

New legislation in the works to address youth gang violence in Utah

A legislative subcommittee in Utah is taking a close look at what roles adults play in youth gang violence.
4 days ago

8-year-old boy dies from accidental, self-inflicted shooting in Lehi

An 8-year-old died the morning after accidentally shooting himself at a Lehi gas station.
4 days ago

Driver arrested for allegedly going 148 mph on freeway

The Utah Highway Patrol said troopers clocked an 18-year-old driver going 148 mph on I-15 in Juab County overnight.
4 days ago

National Weather Service warns of fire weather conditions in northern Utah

The National Weather Service said there would be critical fire weather conditions in several counties including Box Elder, Tooele and Davis.
5 days ago

Power restored to over 21,000 customers in Utah County

A power outage on Friday affected thousands in the Utah County cities of Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain and Fairfield.
8 days ago

Ogden man arrested for alleged participation in Capitol riot

A 66-year-old Utah man is accused of a felony and several misdemeanors related to his alleged participation in the Capitol riot.
11 days ago

“How quickly life can change:” Family shares statement following 5-year-old’s accidental shooting death

Following the accidental death of a 5-year-old in Santaquin, his family reminded others to remember "how quickly life can change."
15 days ago

Algae bloom warnings in place in parts of Pineview Reservoir

The Weber-Morgan Health Department announced Thursday that parts of the Pineview Reservoir are under algae bloom warnings.
15 days ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending campaign, staying on ballot in most states

Independent candidate for president Robert F Kennedy Junior will suspend his campaign but stay on the ballot in most states.
15 days ago

Rumors swirl around surprise guest at DNC night 4

Speculation on who another DNC surprise guest could be ranged from Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to pop star Taylor Swift.
15 days ago

Utah files lawsuit over federal government’s control of unappropriated public lands

Utah filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, taking issue with the federal government's indefinite control over unappropriated public lands in the state.
18 days ago

LISTEN: What to expect from the DNC

About 50,000 are expected to visit Chicago for the DNC, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
22 days ago

Mpox declared global emergency amid outbreaks in Africa

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 517 confirmed deaths related to the mpox outbreaks this year so far. 
24 days ago

BYU to get medical school

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did not announce a timeline for the new BYU medical school but said more details would come.
1 month ago

Local Olympians share their thoughts on the return of the Winter Olympics to Salt Lake

Local Olympians looked back at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics as they expressed their excitement for the return of the Games.
1 month ago

UPDATE: Antelope Island fire fully contained

Antelope Island State Park closed until further notice on Tuesday following a grass fire.
2 months ago

Expect road closures in downtown Salt Lake on Pioneer Day

Salt Lake City Police are advising people to plan ahead for Pioneer Day road closures in downtown SLC.
2 months ago

Gov. Cox says he plans to vote for Trump, offers former president support

Gov. Spencer Cox expressed his support and confirmed his endorsement of the former president during his monthly press conference.
2 months ago

LISTEN: Obama expresses concerns over Biden’s chances for reelection

Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed that President Joe Biden should reconsider his campaign's chances.
2 months ago

President Biden tests positive for COVID

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID and had to cancel an appearance in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
2 months ago

LISTEN: Virtual roll call to nominate Biden happening first week of August

The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with a virtual roll call to nominate President Joe Biden during the first week of August.
2 months ago

Saint Mary Magdalene relic stolen from Cathedral of the Madeleine

A spokesperson with the church said the theft was discovered when staff found the shrine that held the Saint Mary Magdalene relic was broken.
2 months ago