Utah

A Google Fiber conduit is laid in Sandy on Tuesday, July 26, 2022....
Adam Small

Lehi City set to break ground on new fiber network

The new fiber network in Lehi will break ground next week. The network should bring higher internet speed to the area.
2 years ago
slc skyline, the state has introduced the Startup State Initiative...
Allie Litzinger

Study finds SLC has recovered from pandemic better than other cities

A study from the University of California-Berkeley finds Salt Lake City to be North America's most recovered major city from pandemic losses.
2 years ago
Write in canidate voting...
Lindsay Aerts

Know what counts when writing in a candidate name

Officials say if you plan on writing in a candidate for the upcoming election, make sure your intent is clear, or your vote might not count.
2 years ago
a sign about the gondola is vandalized to say gondola sucks...
Sam Herrera

Utah lawmakers react to Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola announcement

The proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola has received some criticism from local lawmakers who would prefer a different approach to traffic issues in the canyon.
2 years ago
Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated on the platform....
Simone Seikaly

Twitter self-harm hashtag concerning for Utah mental health experts

A Twitter hashtag linked to self-harm content on the social media platform prompts concern from Utah mental health experts.
2 years ago
Southern Utah University tuition SUU pronouns...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

SUU professor sues school over preferred pronouns

A Southern Utah University professor is suing, claiming that SUU violated his First Amendment rights by requiring him to use students' preferred pronouns.
2 years ago
for sale sign in front of home...
Heather Kelly

Good news for home buyers, sellers are dropping their home prices

A real estate brokerage says home prices are dropping as home values are beginning to fall and mortgage rates continue to rise.
2 years ago
This Monday, June 13, 2022, photo provided by Krissie Maxwell shows smoke from a wildfire on the ou...
Chris Jacobs

Fewer days with unhealthy air in Utah thanks to monsoon moisture

The Utah Division of Air quality reports that only 15 days this summer have been really unhealthy this year compared to 40 last summer.
2 years ago
animals heat shelter...
Elizabeth Weiler and Allie Litzinger

How to protect your animals in the heatwave

Our animals are not immune to the repercussions of recent record-breaking temperatures in Utah.
2 years ago
FILE -- The mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon is pictured on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.


Kristin M...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Gondola is the top choice for Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic fix

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah — The Utah Department of Transportation has announced it would like to build a gondola to ease traffic problems up Little Cottonwood Canyon.  Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has been against the gondola since it was one of the options brought forth to fix Little Cottonwood Canyon’s traffic woes.  What’s […]
2 years ago
Local business owner Ellen Rohr, says the key to worker shortages is knowing the numbers...
Mark Jackson

Utah among states struggling the most with worker shortages

Utah is one of 14 states suffering worker shortages, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2 years ago
Unbelievable portraits, landscapes, optical illusions and more will adorn the County Library’s Vi...
Waverly Golden

Chalk the Walk sidewalk art festival to be held at Salt Lake County Library over the weekend

Chalk the Walk sidewalk art festival is returning for the sixth year at the County Library Viridian Event Center. Attendance is free.
2 years ago
davis district...
Aimee Cobabe

Davis School District is working to keep kids cool, despite record heat

Part of the solution for the Davis District is to have workers at a few schools early, opening windows and circulating cool air.
2 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

Summer of 2022 continues to shatter the record books in Salt Lake City

Tuesday marked the 26th day Salt Lake City has seen temperatures at or above 100 degrees, making it one for the record books. The previous record for a summer was 21 days.
2 years ago
Deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office are investigating a new scam to hit the area and...
Mark Jones

SLCPD crackdown on illegal street racing, arrest six in recent operation

Law enforcement personnel in Salt Lake City conducted an operation over the weekend to stop illegal street racing. The operation resulted in 6 arrests.
2 years ago
The Park Record website also says deputies found 22 marijuana joints, THC pods, 115 pounds of raw m...
Waverly Golden

Two men stopped on I-80, transporting over 100 pounds of marijuana

Two men were recently arrested on I-80 by deputies with the Summit County Sheriff's Office for being in possession of marijuana.
2 years ago
Heber remote workers...
Simone Seikaly

Heber has one of the highest rates of remote workers in the country

Heber ranks number seven in the number of remote workers, behind cities in Massachusetts, Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Oregon.
2 years ago
Steve Handy...
Lindsay Aerts

Longtime Davis County Rep. Steve Handy launches write-in campaign for his seat back

Handy said he knows it's an uphill battle, but that his analysis has found a path to victory (particularly due to mail-in voting.)
2 years ago
A UTA TRAX train is pictured. Utah Transit Authority police are investigating a shot fired at a TRA...
Simone Seikaly

With unhealthy air expected, UTA offers free fare days this week

The UTA free fare days are made possible by HB353, passed in 2019, which allocates $500,000 so that more Utahns can take public transportation.
2 years ago
UHP 100...
Adam Small

UHP again seeing more people driving over 100 mph, asks for vigilance

The UHP said the number of people speeding at 100 mph or more has skyrocketed in 2022, for a 3rd year of above average numbers.
2 years ago
Affordable Housing Utah...
Chandler Holt

Rent increases are taking over Utah’s housing market

Some prospective first-time home buyers have been forced to rent because of high prices and in turn, that has rental prices spiking.
2 years ago
children virus Utah schools reopen racism in school...
Amie Schaeffer

SLCPD reminds drivers to be cautious as kids head back to school

As students and school buses join our morning commute, SLCPD is reminding the community to be vigilant and safe.
2 years ago
Eli Mitchell, victim of fatal hit and run...
Randall Jeppesen

Trial date given to man who killed West Jordan teen in April

The trial of Mason Ohms is scheduled for December. Ohms is accused of hitting and killing a teen boy while under the influence.
2 years ago
Ephraim Utah Temple...
Mark Jones

Church breaks ground on the Ephraim Utah Temple

Construction on the Ephraim Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now underway, Church officials broke ground on the temple on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.
2 years ago