Chokeholds banned by new Utah law
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a bill into law banning the use of chokeholds by Utah peace officers.6 years ago
Utah has 590 more cases of COVID-19; Summit County officials want masks
Utah health officials report nearly 600 more cases of COVID-19, and Summit County asks for permission to enforce masks.6 years ago
One dead, another injured in small plane crash in Centerville
Two people were rescued by passers-by after a small plane crashed Thursday afternoon in Centerville.6 years ago
Want a Mail-in ballot sent to your house? Tuesday is the deadline.
Utah's primary election is about one week away and voters who want a mail-in ballot only have a few more hours to request one.6 years ago
2 alarm fire burning at Salt Lake Community College in Taylorsville
SALT LAKE CITY — Smoke was seen billowing from a fire on the campus of Salt Lake Community College on Monday afternoon. A bystander who contacted 911 said the fire appeared to be at the automotive building on the campus at 4600 South Redwood Road, in Taylorsville. Later, KSL Newsradio reporter Paul Nelson tweeted that […]6 years ago
US honeybees are doing better after bad year, survey shows
An annual survey of US beekeepers found that honeybee colonies are doing better after a bad year.6 years ago
AP changes writing style to capitalize ”b” in Black
The Associated Press now recommends that journalists and newsrooms capitalize the letter "b" in the term Black when referring to people.6 years ago
Someone painted “racist” on Brigham Young statue at BYU
BYU campus police say a statue of the school's namesake, Brigham Young, was vandalized earlier this week. Someone painted the word "racist" on the statue.6 years ago
Governor moves sections of rural Utah to green COVID-19 status
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has given permission for nine rural Utah counties to move from the "yellow" to "green" COVID-19 threat level.6 years ago
Utah lawmakers vote to ban knee-to-neck chokeholds
In a special session Thursday, Utah lawmakers voted to ban knee-to-neck chokeholds.6 years ago
Cream of Wheat, Mrs. Butterworth confront race in packaging
More familiar brands are re-examining their race in packaging in the wake of renewed calls for racial justice in America.6 years ago
Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting
Atlanta police officers called out sick or refused to answer calls to protest murder charges filed against an officer who shot a man in the back.6 years ago
Ex-politician pleads guilty to fraud in adoption scheme involving Utah
A former elected official in Phoenix pleads guilty to fraud charges stemming from an illegal adoption scheme in three states including Utah.6 years ago
Atlanta Police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder
The Atlanta police officer who reportedly shot and killed Rayshard Brooks has been charged with felony murder.6 years ago
Governor Herbert reveals Utah Leads Together v 4.0
The latest version of Utah Leads Together focuses on jobs and economic recovery.6 years ago
UPDATE: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland released from hospital
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was hospitalized last week, according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.6 years ago
You’re not the only one in quarantine, your ballot is too
Like school, work, and travel, the way our votes will be counted in the upcoming primary election is going to be different thanks to COVID-19. In addition to holding primary elections strictly by mail this year, each ballot will also be held for a 24-hour quarantine.6 years ago
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years
A new survey finds that just 14% of American adults say they're very happy, down from 31% who said the same in 2018.6 years ago
Local police respond to nationwide T-Mobile issue
SALT LAKE CITY — At least two police departments in Utah have responded to a T-Mobile issue affecting customers nationwide. Via their Twitter accounts, Layton and Provo City police informed their followers of the T-Mobile outages. T-Mobile users may be unable to dial out, including to 911. If you are unable to call during an […]6 years ago
US revokes emergency use of virus drugs touted by Pres. Trump
U.S. regulators are revoking emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19.6 years ago
Feds: eBay staff sent spiders, roaches to harass couple
Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging a campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter.6 years ago
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the 93rd Academy Awards will be held on April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned.6 years ago
Four additional deaths in Utah from COVID-19
The state of Utah reported four additional deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the state total to 143 deaths.6 years ago