Plan would allow drilling, grazing near national monument in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new U.S. government management plan unveiled Friday clears the way for coal mining and oil and gas drilling on land that used to be off-limits as part of a sprawling national monument in Utah before President Donald Trump downsized the protected area two years ago. The plan released by […]7 years ago
Markets shudder as trade tensions flare
NEW YORK (AP) — Markets are closing sharply lower after the latest escalation of the U.S.-China trade dispute. President Donald Trump said U.S. companies are “hereby ordered” to find an alternative to doing business with China after Beijing announced tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods. The Dow Jones industrials sank 623 points, or 2.4%. […]7 years ago
Ex-Houston police officer charged with murder over raid
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a former Houston police officer with felony murder in connection with a deadly January drug raid that killed a couple and injured several officers. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against former officer Gerald Goines on Friday. Another former officer was charged with tampering with a government […]7 years ago
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining, the Supreme Court said Friday. The court said in a statement that a biopsy performed July 31 confirmed a localized malignant tumor. Ginsburg, 86, underwent a three-week course […]7 years ago
Senator Lee attends prayer breakfast in Guatamala
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah was on the world stage in Guatemala Thursday, when Utah Senator Mike Lee gave the keynote speech at the Guatemalan National Prayer Breakfast. “I was invited several months ago by the Ambassador from Guatemala to the U.S., Manuel Espina,” Senator Lee told KSL Newsradio’s Boyd Matheson. “I shared the podium […]7 years ago
Guatemala certifies result of Aug. 11 presidential vote, calling into question Trump deal
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal made it official Thursday: Alejandro Giammattei will be the country’s next president. Tribunal president Julio Solórzano said at a news conference that the results of the Aug. 11 runoff have been certified giving Giammattei the victory. The court also officially declared César Guillermo Castillo Reyes as vice […]7 years ago
Earth’s future is being written in fast-melting Greenland
HELHEIM GLACIER, Greenland (AP) — This is where Earth’s refrigerator door is left open, where glaciers dwindle and seas begin to rise. New York University air and ocean scientist David Holland, who is tracking what’s happening in Greenland from both above and below, calls it “the end of the planet.” He is referring to geography […]7 years ago
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 […]7 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. […]7 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.7 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 […]7 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 […]7 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. […]7 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 […]7 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.7 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.7 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).7 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 […]7 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.7 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.7 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. […]7 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.7 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.7 years ago
