Utah

Colorado river management...
SAM METZ and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

Any unilateral action from federal officials would likely move conversations from negotiating tables to courtrooms and delay action even longer.
2 years ago
Salt lake city hit a record number of 100 degree days and the state is close to the all-time highes...
Waverly Golden

Records set for 100 degree days in SLC and flash flood warnings statewide

Salt lake city hit a record number of 100 degree days and the state is close to the all-time highest number of flood warnings statewide.
2 years ago
Autistic brothers drowned...
Mark Jones

Two autistic brothers with ties to Utah drown off Hawaii coast

According to their aunt, two autistic brothers drowned off of the coast of Hawaii on Aug. 11. The boys have family ties to Utah, both their parents were raised here.
2 years ago
A crash involving a couple cars and a UTA bus has closed the intersection of 300 W. and North Templ...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

UPDATE: SLCPD investigating Thursday afternoon crash involving UTA bus

Salt Lake City Police are investigating a crash involving a UTA bus that caused a closure at the intersection of 300 W. and North Temple. 
2 years ago
Romney elections ballot safety...
Lindsay Aerts

Sen. Romney touts safety of Utah elections, says he won’t run for president in 2024

After touring Weber County's vote center, Sen. Romney said he has no doubt that Utah elections are safe and secure.
2 years ago
Taylorsville City Police Department is investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Furt...
Devin Oldroyd

Taylorsville police release details on suspected murder-suicide

Taylorsville City Police Department is investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Further details have been released.
2 years ago
Gov. Cox mental health...
Allie Litzinger

Gov. Cox opens up about past mental heath struggles at press conference

Gov. Cox spoke of a friend's suicide, Utah's high suicide rate, and resources that are available to those experiencing mental health issues.
2 years ago
Layton hospital...
Simone Seikaly

Suspicious package at Intermountain Layton Hospital removed, detonated

According to police, the package was discovered at the Layton hospital around 8:30 a.m., at which time it was removed by security.
2 years ago
A smartphone app called SafeUT is saving lives every single day in the state of Utah, two to be exa...
Waverly Golden

SafeUT helps save lives and keep schools safe

Over 32,000 chats on the SafeUT app were responded to last year and counselors totaled more than 1 million back-and-forth interactions.
2 years ago
poll utah County utah lake algal bloom...
Kate Davis and Elizabeth Weiler

Utah Lake restoration called “unconstitutional” by state agency

The Utah Attorney General's assessment of the development plan for Utah Lake prompted the decision by the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
2 years ago
park city aerial view...
Chris Jacobs and Elizabeth Weiler

Park City Resort introduces paid parking systems

Park City Resort is implementing a paid reservation system for parking this winter.
2 years ago
tooele police car - police had to take over the tooele animal shelter...
Amie Schaeffer

Crash causes big delays in Tooele County

A crash in Tooele county caused big delays on SR-36 and Edra Way. Lanes closed in both directions.
2 years ago
Ogden street sign...
Adam Small

Ogden Schools make strides in security efforts

The Ogden School District approved the funding this month to bolster school security.
2 years ago
Chalk the Block for Charity Utah...
Mark Jones

Chalk the Block charity event is set for later this month in Provo

With a theme of 'The Great Outdoors', the 11th annual Chalk the Block for Charity Utah is scheduled for Aug. 25-27 in Provo.
2 years ago
(Photo courtesy of Church Newsroom)...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

What the bishops knew: Church releases details, timeline about Arizona sex abuse case

A lengthy statement by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was issued Wednesday night, regarding an Associated Press story about a church abuse help line.
2 years ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

Utah experiences another interesting day of weather

Utah experienced an interesting day of weather Wednesday. While Salt Lake City topped the 100-degree mark for the 23rd time this summer, southern Utah was facing more flash flooding.
2 years ago
direct sales Utah...
Alejandro Lucero

Direct selling and the big impact it has on the Utah economy

Over the decades, Utah has developed into a hub for direct selling companies that make billions in international sales.
2 years ago
Sen. Gene Davis...
Simone Seikaly

Utah Democratic Party cancels meeting to address Sen. Gene Davis

The Utah Democratic Party said they've already accomplished the goal they set out for the August 23 meeting regarding Davis.
2 years ago
Missing child Jaxon Higbee, age 16, white male...
Alejandro Lucero

Unified Police looking for missing teen from Holladay

Jaxon Higbee, a missing teen last seen in Holladay, was wearing a white t-shirt with purple writing, gray sweatpants, and glasses with black frames. 
2 years ago
alpine school district...
Chris Jacobs

Alpine School District welcomes 85,000 students back to school

In total, Alpine School District, the state's largest school district, welcomed 85,000 students to 93 schools.
2 years ago
Utah County search and rescue crews are lookin for a 19-year-old woman reported missing on Tuesday....
Elizabeth Weiler

Update: Suspect in domestic violence incident arrested

SPANISH FORK, Utah — A 21-year-old woman police have been searching for in connection with a domestic violence incident has been found.  Madeline Bernadette Lopez from Herriman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of domestic violence. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office said Lopez endangered her 13-month-old child and ex-boyfriend with a taser after breaking into his […]
2 years ago
Three suspects are believed to have gotten help fleeing police in a murder case. (Mengshin Lin/Dese...
Elizabeth Weiler

Three arrested for obstruction of justice in WinCo murder case

Police say the three have been helping four murder suspects in their continued efforts to evade police.
2 years ago
Police in Taylorsville at the scene of the shooting...
Sam Herrera

Two people dead in Taylorsville after shooting

An early morning West Valley shooting has left a man and a woman dead.
2 years ago
Easton Oliverson, a member of the Snow Canyon Little League all-star team, is in the hospital after...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah Little League player, after fall from bunk bed, is making progress

The Utah Little League baseball player who fell off a bunk bed earlier this week is making progress following surgery, his father said in a social media post.
2 years ago