Utah opioid task force: Spend settlement money on treatment, prevention
The Utah opioid task force request comes after extensive contact with various groups impacted by the opioid epidemic.5 years ago
Moderna announces full US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Full approval means FDA has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review for Moderna's shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.5 years ago
Despite lack of January snow, Utah is still on track for the water year
A climate expert that keeps an eye on Utah's water levels says the state is still in good shape, though more snow is always welcome.5 years ago
11-year-old crashes step-dad’s truck into West Jordan home
West Jordan police report there were no injuries to the child or her stepfather, and that the resident of the home was also uninjured.5 years ago
Two new COVID-19 testing sites added by Utah health officials
The new locations at the University of Utah and Utah Valley University will offer PCR testing only.5 years ago
Rogan responds to Spotify protest, COVID advisories
Rogan responded to the fallout on Sunday, saying in a video on Instagram that he was only seeking to have conversations on his podcast with people who have "differing opinions."5 years ago
Russia, US to square off at UN Security Council over Ukraine
Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia have so far failed to ease tensions in the crisis, in which Russia has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border5 years ago
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother: Hate crimes plea deal is a betrayal
Travis and Greg McMichael armed themselves and chased Ahmaud Arbery in a pickup truck after spotting him running in their coastal Georgia neighborhood. Travis McMichael later blasted Arbery with a shotgun.5 years ago
Utah lawmakers pass social services base budget of $8 billion
Lawmakers say the Utah social services budget amount is in line with concerns from constituents, particularly disability funding.5 years ago
The IRS website will soon require facial recognition to log in to your account
The process includes taking a picture of a photo ID, then taking a video selfie so the software can compare the two.5 years ago
‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison
The former zookeeper (aka Tiger King, Joseph Maldonado-Passage) was convicted in a murder-for-hire case involving chief rival, Carole Baskin.5 years ago
Lawmakers consider revision to no-knock search warrants
HB124 would more clearly define how 'no-knock' and 'knock and announce' search warrants are served by police officers in Utah.5 years ago
VIDEO: Black Frontier Middle School student reportedly bullied on school bus
The video shows Frontier Middle School children on a bus yelling at and poking a Black student. And it isn't the first time his mother said.5 years ago
US Supreme Court clears way for execution of Alabama inmate
Reeves was convicted of killing a driver who gave him a ride in 1996. The state of Alabama says it is prepared to execute Reeves by lethal injection.5 years ago
Water, schools, among major concerns for Utah earthquake commission
Implementing five suggestions will go a long way in making Utahns safer when the "big" Utah earthquake finally hits said commission.5 years ago
Utah professor: Supreme Court nominee short list features great options
On the campaign trail, President Joe Biden promised to choose a Black woman Supreme Court nominee if given the chance. A Utah law professor likes his options.5 years ago
Teen charged in juvenile court with two counts of first-degree murder in the Hunter High shooting
The teen accused of shooting and killing two Hunter High School students, critically wounding a third, faces seven charges — including two counts of murder.5 years ago
Utah AirMed crew member recently hit in the eye by handheld laser strike
A laser strike like the two recently experienced by AirMed crews is a federal offense and can result in fines of more than $10 thousand.5 years ago
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says he is stepping down
In 2009, the Saints energized a post-Katrina New Orleans, guided them to a 13-3 regular-season record and a march to their first and, so far, only Super Bowl title.5 years ago
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The fake Beijing Olympic Games
If you watch skiing at the Beijing Olympics keep an eye on the edge of the television screen. Because it never snows in those mountains.5 years ago
Jennie Nguyen removed from Real Housewives of SLC
Jennie Nguyen posted to Facebook in 2020 about the Black Lives Matter movement in a manner that seemed to glorify violence against protestors.5 years ago
2021 Utah fire season: hundreds fewer human-caused fires than in 2020
Despite significant drought conditions, Utah's 2021 fire season contained bright spots including fewer human-caused and fast containment on most new starts.5 years ago
James Webb Space Telescope reaches final stop million miles out
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope now orbits the sun where the gravitational forces of the sun and Earth balance.5 years ago
