California sets record with 2M acres burned so far this year
Wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres and set a record in California this year, even as the worst of fire season is yet to come.6 years ago
DA Sim Gill rules SLC police use of lethal force justified in Feb. shooting
Salt Lake City District Attorney Sim Gill ruled the police shooting of Michael Tyson Nance as justified during a press conference Friday.6 years ago
Salt Lake City shifts to the yellow phase on Friday, mayor says
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the city will shift to the yellow restriction phase of the state’s COVID-19 guidelines on Friday, September 4.6 years ago
Hurricane State Liquor Store closes, employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Utah State Liquor and Wine store in Hurricane is closed until further notice after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.6 years ago
Salt Lake City adds more than $1 million to pandemic housing assistance
Salt Lake City will add $1.1 million to existing housing assistance programs for residents in financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
NUAMES charter school lifts lockdown on Layton campus
NUAMES charter high school was placed under a soft lockdown after the school received several threatening messages. One person is in custody.6 years ago
Gov. Herbert to present award to Utah National Guard solider
Gov. Gary Herbert is awarding the Utah Medal of Valor to a National Guardsman who risked his life to save others during the Las Vegas mass shooting.6 years ago
Navajo Nation is encouraging residents to complete the 2020 census
Leaders of the Navajo Nation are proclaiming September 2020 as "Navajo Nation Census Month" to encourage residents to fill out the U.S. Census.6 years ago
DA Sim Gill rules fatal police shooting in Millcreek as justified
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill ruled the fatal police shooting of Marc Neal, 56, of Millcreek justified.6 years ago
Southern Utah University receives federal grant to help rural Utahns with opioid addiction
Southern Utah University has been awarded a federal grant aimed at helping rural Utahns suffering from opioid addiction.6 years ago
West Nile Virus discovered in Salt Lake County mosquito pools
Public health officials have found traces of West Nile Virus in multiple mosquitoes pools around Salt Lake County.6 years ago
Postal Service halts some operational changes amid outcry
The Postmaster general says he is halting some postal service changes until after the November election out fo public concern.6 years ago
Salt Lake City apartment complex evacuated due to reports of a man with guns
Police are evacuating residents of a Salt Lake apartment building after reports of a man with a gun possibly barricading himself inside.6 years ago
Expert: How unconscious bias keeps people from advancing economically
Unconscious bias may keep people from advancing in the workplace, according to Marco Barker, the Vice-Chancellor for diversity and inclusion at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.6 years ago
Police investigating multiple sexual assaults by 1 man, encouraging victims to come forward
The South Salt Lake police are investigating multiple sexual assault cases suspected to be by the same man and encourage more victims to come forward.6 years ago
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.6 years ago
Utah DWR temporarily closes several wildlife management areas to recreational shooting
The DWR is temporarily closing 17 of its wildlife management areas in central and northern Utah to recreational shooting due to wildfire concerns.6 years ago
Lebanese PM steps down after Beirut blast, public anger
Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab says he is stepping down in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut last week that triggered public fury and mass protests.6 years ago
Victim in critical condition after police shooting in Holladay
One person is in critical condition after a shooting involving Unified Police Department officers at a parking structure near 3210 E 6200 S in Holladay.6 years ago
Immediate family members of Lt. Cox’s running mate Deidre Henderson test positive for COVID-19
Deidre Henderson, a Utah State Senator and running mate to Lt. Governor Spencer Cox says two family members have tested positive for COVID-19.6 years ago
Plane skids off runway in India; 16 killed, dozens hurt
A plane with 190 people on board skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.6 years ago
Parleys fire forces evacuation in the Mount Aire area
The Unified Fire Authority have ordered evacuations for the Mt. Aire area due to the Parleys Fire.6 years ago
Utah updates rental assistance program during COVID-19 pandemic
Renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are receiving unemployment benefits are now eligible for rental assistance.6 years ago