US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, to deploy if needed and to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.5 years ago
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moving missionaries out of Ukraine
In a statement, a Church spokesman said the decision to move missionaries out of Ukraine is being made "out of an abundance of caution."5 years ago
Stocks drop sharply as market eyes Fed, Ukraine tensions
Stocks extended their three-week decline on Wall Street and put the benchmark S&P 500 on track to close in what the market considers a correction _ a drop of 10% or more from its most recent high.5 years ago
Utah Democrats lay out their 2022 goals, address Cox’s State of the State
Utah Democrats will focus on air quality, COVID-19, and other issues they say Gov. Cox didn't address on Thursday.5 years ago
“Work on what matters to America,” says Cox in State of the State
Assuring that kids and grandkids aren't priced out of Utah was among the governor's biggest priorities in his State of the State.5 years ago
First aid flights arrive in Tonga after big volcano eruption
The aid flights to Tonga from New Zealand and Australia included water containers, shelter kits, generators, and communications equipment.5 years ago
Which Utah schools are remote and which schools are in person?
These are the schools that have moved to remote learning in the Alpine, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake City, and Tooele school districts in northern Utah.5 years ago
Teen accused of killing Hunter High students could be charged as an adult
At the hearing on Wednesday, the teenager accused in the deaths of the two Hunter High students said he was a "good boy."5 years ago
Prominent author speaks with Utah lawmakers about the death penalty
Bryan Stevenson says he questions the money spent on death penalty cases in Utah and the nation, as well as the overall effectiveness of the punishment.5 years ago
Sen. President Adams says he’s safe to return to work after positive COVID test
Sen. Stuart Adams said there was a miscommunication about one of his rapid COVID tests, after a positive test and quarantine period last week.5 years ago
Wordle, the easy online word game that’s easy to love
People are flocking to play Wordle, even though it is very limited in scope. Could that be its killer combination?5 years ago
Voting bill blocked by GOP filibuster, Dems try rules change
The vote was expected, but is still a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate.5 years ago
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
Trump’s attorneys had asked the Supreme Court to reverse rulings by the federal appeals court in Washington and block the release of the records.5 years ago
Utah man sentenced to home detention/probation for Jan. 6 involvement
Jacob Wiedrich admitted to walking through the building for 20 minutes, and prosecutors claimed he posted videos of himself screaming "we ride for Trump, we die for Trump."5 years ago
‘Sick to my stomach’: Dollar Tree shoppers protest new $1.25 prices
Most items at your local Dollar Tree are $1.25 now, and over the weekend, customers took to social media to complain.5 years ago
One of the US Navy’s most powerful weapons makes a rare appearance in Guam
Originally Published: 16 JAN 22 21:35 ET (CNN) — One of the most powerful weapons in the US Navy’s arsenal, the USS Nevada, made a rare port call in Guam over the weekend amid increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, analysts said. The USS Nevada, an Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine carrying 20 Trident ballistic missiles and dozens […]5 years ago
Beta website to order free COVID-19 tests is up and running
Right now, the website is a beta version published ahead of the formal rollout to order free COVID-19 tests on Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Residents in Utah urged to examine their sensitivity to antisemitism
Members of two Jewish communities in Utah say they know antisemitism is on the rise and that others must speak out against it.5 years ago
My Minute of News: The qualities that made MLK’s famous speech so famous
The reason MLK's "I have a dream" speech is so famous, so enduring, boils down to the time, the place,and mostly, the words.5 years ago
Inside the Colleyville, TX synagogue during an 11-hour hostage standoff
The situation at the synagogue involved a live-streamed hostage-taking, an imprisoned icon, an elite FBI rescue team, and a frantic sprint to freedom.5 years ago
Utah lawmakers planning on a blended, virtual legislative session for 2022
Sen. President Stuart Adams said the Utah 2022 legislative session, beginning next week, will be much like last year's, with options for participation.5 years ago
Salt Lake City School District to move all schools remote next week
The Salt Lake City School Board will hold an emergency session on Friday night, Jan. 14, to discuss the possibility of going to all-remote learning.5 years ago
Fishing limit temporarily increased to eight at Spring Lake in Payson
The fishing limit at Spring Lake has been increased ahead of scheduled maintenance to the community fishing pond in Payson.5 years ago
