Simone Seikaly
Lightning strikes kill 5, injure 100 in Tatra Mountains
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Lightning struck across the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland and neighboring Slovakia on Thursday. Five people were killed and over 100 others were injured in an area popular with hikers and families, authorities said. Witnesses said the thunderstorm came suddenly on a day that began with clear weather. Four people were […]5 years ago
While in Utah, Vice President Pence calls for a Mexico, Canada trade deal vote
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence kept up his public campaign on Thursday to pressure Congress to approve the Trump administration’s new trade deal with Mexico and Canada this year. Pence spoke glowingly about the nation’s economy and President Donald Trump during his speech at Utah medical-device maker Merit Medical on Thursday. […]5 years ago
University of Utah reveals SafeRide service
The University of Utah now offers SafeRide to students, faculty and staff. It's a free ride-hailing service on campus.5 years ago
UDOT and Garden City Mayor eyeing fix for Bear Lake Boulevard
SALT LAKE CITY — Within the last week, there have been two dangerous crashes on Highway 89 in Garden City, a small town near Bear Lake and about an hour from Logan. And a year ago, another crash in the same area was fatal. That’s why Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt wants to put a […]5 years ago
Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her songs’ masters
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift plans to re-record her songs after popular music manager Scooter Braun purchased her catalog. “CBS Sunday Morning” previewed some of its pre-taped interviews with Swift on Wednesday. Swift told the reporter she would consider re-recording her songs in order to own the new versions. When asked if that was […]5 years ago
US stocks climb after major US retailers post solid earnings
Strong earnings reports from several big retailers helped drive stocks broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as the market bounced back from its first loss in four days. Target notched its biggest-ever gain, while Lowe’s had its best day in more than a year, leading a broad rally in companies that rely on consumer spending. […]5 years ago
‘The Matrix’ reloads with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss
Originally Published: 20 AUG 19 17:28 ET Updated: 20 AUG 19 18:21 ET (CNN) — Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will again reenter “The Matrix.” The two will star in a third sequel to the 1999 science fiction film expected to begin production next year. The stars will be reunited with one of the original […]5 years ago
Entry-level teachers earn less than other entry-level occupations in Utah
Business.org found that entry-level teachers in Utah earn 19.7% less than those who are in entry-level positions in other occupations.5 years ago
Governor brings big tech to the table after El Paso attack
The governor of Texas invites big tech to a conference on gun violence.5 years ago
Alpine, Davis school districts ramp up support for social and emotional learning
As the school year gets underway, thousands of kids in two Utah districts will have more resources strengthening social and emotional learning (SEL).5 years ago
Texas church offers guns and training in wake of mass shootings
HASLET, Texas (AP) — Acrid gun smoke clouded the sunny entrance of a Texas church on a recent Sunday. Seven men wearing heavy vests and carrying pistols loaded with blanks ran toward the sound of the shots, stopping at the end of a long hallway. As one peeked into the foyer, the “bad guy” raised […]5 years ago
Kroger is now selling vegan eggs
Plant-based eggs are coming to Kroger stores! Over the coming weeks, the product will be offered in about 2,100 Kroger-owned stores, including Kroger, Ralphs, and Fred Meyer. Customers will be able to find Just Egg, a cholesterol-free liquid packaged in a 12-ounce bottle, in the egg aisle. When you cook it up in a skillet, it looks like a pale yellow scrambled egg.5 years ago
Dow jumps nearly 310 points to cap off a crazy week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up by 310 points after a wild ride this week.5 years ago
Boil Water Order for Soldier Hollow Complex
SALT LAKE CITY — A boil water order is in effect due to the possible presence of E. coli bacteria. The Soldier Hollow Complex, including the golf course, the grill and the Olympic venue are affected by the boil water order. The Charleston Water Conservancy District says construction workers damaged water pipes on Tuesday, August 13. […]5 years ago
“Nemo” to the rescue for girl born with limb deficiency
The way Lily tells it, Nemo has a lucky fin on the same side that she does. That love got her the attention of students who created a 3D printed prosthetic.5 years ago
A Maryland baby taken off life support was not expected to survive. Now she’s about to have her first birthday.
A Maryland baby is about to celebrate her first birthday, and what makes her story unique is that she wasn't expected to live so long.5 years ago
Vaping companies sue to delay US review of e-cigarettes
A group representing the vaping industry has sued the U.S. government to delay an upcoming review.5 years ago
One gunman at large, six police officers shot in Philadelphia
At least six Philadelphia police officers were shot in a standoff that as of 5:21 P.M. Mountain Time was still ongoing. A police official says the injuries are not life-threatening.5 years ago
Facebook raises privacy questions after their use of human transcribers
Facebook answers privacy questions after paying contractors to transcribe audio clips from users who used its Messenger service.5 years ago
Uncle admits to killing 5-year-old niece, Elizabeth Shelley
A Logan man accused of killing his 5-year-old niece admits what he did in court.5 years ago
San Francisco Opera cancels Domingo concert
The San Francisco Opera has canceled an October concert featuring Placido Domingo after an AP story quoting women saying they were sexually harassed by Domingo.5 years ago
UPDATE: Ohio mass shooter hit 26 people in half a minute
Police in Dayton say the gunman in Ohio's mass shooting shot 26 people in 32 seconds before officers killed him.5 years ago
Fire chief: There was a lack of smoke detectors at day care
A fire chief says there weren't enough working smoke detectors at a Pennsylvania home daycare center where a fire killed five children.5 years ago
