Utah robotics competition returns after COVID hiatus
The Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition returns this weekend. The competition was not held last year due to the pandemic.4 years ago
$1B to be made available to small meatpacking plants
A grant from the U.S. government will make $1 billion available to smaller meatpacking plants. The grant could help Utah's food security.4 years ago
Deer Valley concert schedule announced
PARK CITY, UT — Deer Valley Resort released its 2022 summer concert schedule on Thursday. The resort will host Utah Symphony’s Deer Valley Music Festival and the Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series. The Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater will host events starting in June. “We are so grateful to continue to partner with the Utah […]4 years ago
Jackson approved as first Black female Supreme Court justice
Jackson, a 51 year-old appeals court judge with nine years experience on the federal bench, was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.4 years ago
University of Utah’s game design program ranked in top 10
The University of Utah's video game design program ranked in the top ten schools with a video game program. The U moved up in ranking since last year.4 years ago
How did UTA’s Free Fare February play out?
The Utah Transit Authority said the results of Free Fare February were mostly positive, and published its final report focused on the month's results.4 years ago
Utah woman dies at the Grand Canyon
A 34-year-old woman from Utah died at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday. The National Park Service and an Arizona medical examiner's office are investigating.4 years ago
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Whatever happened to CB radios?
CW McCall sang a trucker song that at one point, nearly every American could sing word-for-word. But why was a trucker song so popular?4 years ago
The 6 lives lost in the Sacramento mass shooting
Police have arrested two brothers in connection with the violence but authorities have not said what their alleged roles were in the shooting.4 years ago
West Jordan garbage day changing for some
Some residents of West Jordan will have their garbage pick-up day changed, effective on May 2, and a new map has been provided to update residents.4 years ago
Romney will vote to support Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
The senators from Alaska and Utah announced their decisions Monday evening ahead of a procedural Senate vote to advance the nomination.4 years ago
Senate panel deadlocks on Jackson; confirmation on track
The committee's tie vote was expected, as there is an even party split on the panel and all of the Republicans are opposing Jackson's nomination to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.4 years ago
A University of Utah program will build homes in the Navajo Nation
A College of Architecture and Planning program will build sustainable and affordable homes in Navajo Nation.4 years ago
House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim
Friday's vote gave lawmakers the chance to state their view on a decriminalization push that appears to have broad support with voters across the country.4 years ago
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The worst concert cancellation ever
Concert cancellations are always a possibility. But the way an artist cancels can be a delicate art, and some are better at it than others.4 years ago
Social Security Administration says people will be able to choose their sex on their social security records
The Social Security Administration will allow people to select their own sex designation on their social security number records.4 years ago
Dark Sky Month begins today
Gov. Cox declared April as Dark Sky Month in Utah for the second year in a row. The Office of Tourism highlighted the importance of Utah's dark skies.4 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare to donate $540,000 to domestic violence resources
Intermountain Healthcare announced it would donate $540,000 to the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition. The money will be distributed to local organizations.4 years ago
Salt Lake County receives grant to serve Afghan refugees
The Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office for New Americans received a $150,000 grant in order to help Afghan refugees new to the county.4 years ago
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Burger vending machines
Food vending machines already exist in other parts of the world. With the current labor shortages, maybe U.S. restaurants should take note.4 years ago
New report says electric vehicles could prevent deaths, improve health
A "widespread transition" to electric vehicles and renewable energy could bring many health benefits to Americans, according to a new report.4 years ago
Parents resource page launched by DCFS, Utah 211
The Division of Child and Family Services says its new parent resource page offers a guide to those who feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of raising a child.4 years ago
University of Utah granted $1M for Pacific Islands Studies Program
The University of Utah grant will be used to expand the School for Cultural and Social Transformation's Pacific Islands Studies Program.4 years ago
