UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
U.N. researchers say the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires globally could increase by more than 50% by the turn of the century.4 years ago
‘Thugs and bullies’: Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine
But even as they imposed penalties on Wednesday meant to pressure Moscow to seek diplomacy over war, nations in Asia and the Pacific also prepared for both economic pain and possible retaliation from Russian cyberattacks.4 years ago
Utah’s Winter Weather: Canyon winds and icy conditions for Wednesday
One of the biggest parts of the weather story was the very strong canyon winds that were expected to stay on the strong side through Wednesday afternoon.4 years ago
No injuries after a Blackhawk helicopter crashed at Mineral Basin near Snowbird
A Utah National Guard spokesman said there were no serious injuries and no fuel spill connected to the Blackhawk helicopter crash.4 years ago
Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won’t work with same-sex couples
Lorie Smith, who runs a company called 303 Creative, seeks to expand her business into the area of weddings and has written a webpage explaining why she won't create websites for same-sex couples.4 years ago
All three men convicted in Ahmaud Arberry killing now convicted of a federal hate crime
Jurors indicated they had a decision on whether father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William Bryan violated Arbery's civil rights and targeted him because he was Black.4 years ago
White House calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion
The White House is now calling Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion. That sets stage for strong sanctions, long promised as Russia built up an estimated 150,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks.4 years ago
Police: Father told 4-year-old to fire weapon in McDonald’s shooting
Unified Police say the person who pulled the trigger in a shooting at McDonald's in Midvale was 4-years-old. And it was the child's father who instructed them to shoot.4 years ago
EXPLAINER: The story behind Ukraine’s separatist regions
Putin's recognition of the rebel-held territories' independence effectively shatters a 2015 peace deal for eastern Ukraine.4 years ago
Hundreds of Family Dollar stores closed because of rodent infestation
The Family Dollar store closures and product recalls are both associated with a rodent infestation at a distribution center.4 years ago
UHP trooper hospitalized after being hit by wrong-way driver on I-15
Utah Trooper Devin Henson was among others responding to calls of a wrong-way driver near 600 South and I-15 in Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Kremlin: Putin to announce independence of two Ukranian regions
It's a move that would ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears that Moscow could launch an invasion of Ukraine imminently.4 years ago
Police: Fire at BYU dorm caused by student making rocket fuel
Flames from the explosion engulfed the walls and ceiling near the stove and the heat tripped the fire sprinkler system, BYU police said.4 years ago
Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe global moment
The closing ceremony caps an unprecedented Asian Olympic trifecta and sends the planet's most global sporting event off to the West for the foreseeable future.4 years ago
California tribe confronts crisis of missing, murdered women
The Yurok Tribe has issued an emergency declaration on human trafficking and missing women.4 years ago
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know amid a push for a summit
The White House said President Biden had agreed "in principle" to meet with Russian President Putin if he refrains from an assault on Ukraine.4 years ago
I-15 reopened after fatal crash caused by wrong-way driver in Davis County
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver who was driving south in the northbound lanes of I-15 in Davis County.4 years ago
Winter weather advisory in effect for much of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Winter weather arrived in northern Utah just in time for the morning commute on Monday. Northern Utah is expected to receive from one to three inches of snow from this storm, with more accumulation in the mountains. By 7 a.m., traction laws were in effect for those driving up Big and […]4 years ago
Two counties in Utah won’t join a national opioid settlement
Grand County cites "insufficient money" and that rural Utah is not a priority in the state's allocation of the opioid settlement.5 years ago
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The ship that didn’t come in
A crewless ship on fire in the middle of the Atlantic contains precious cargo. Singed, expensive, eagerly awaited precious cargo.5 years ago
Church officials update local COVID-19 guidelines
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its COVID-19 guidelines. The First Presidency told members Friday that local presidencies should determine, on a local basis, if masks and other COVID precautions should be used at church-sponsored activities. The church advised local leaders to consider the guidance of health […]5 years ago
Judge sentences cop who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years
The sentence issued Friday is below the range of six to 8 1/2 years in prison recommended by state guidelines. But Judge Regina Chu found mitigating factors exist that gave her the authority to go lower.5 years ago
Utah moving out of COVID-19 emergency phase
The governor said COVID-19 will be treated like other seasonal illnesses as the state moves out of the pandemic emergency phase. Of note, the state health department will stop focusing on daily case counts.5 years ago
