Utah

Utah gas prices...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Why are Utah gas prices higher than Wyoming and Colorado?

Transfering crude oil, the portion of the state you live in, and where the oil comes from all affect gas prices in Utah.
2 years ago
Two people at the intersection of 2100 South and 1100 East....
Becky Bruce and Samantha Herrera

Salt Lake City asks for public input on 2100 South reconstruction

Salt Lake City wants its frequent users of 2100 South to give input on how it might be improved.
2 years ago
person killed in American Fork...
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts

Three people arrested, accused of severely abusing two children

Police were notified of the reported child abuse in Salt Lake as the children were being hospitalized with multiple, serious injuries.
2 years ago
salt lake city cool zones libraries...
Simone Seikaly

Cool Zones now offered at Salt Lake City Public Libraries

The libraries have been added to existing Cool Zones at county senior centers and recreational facilities across the Salt Lake Valley.
2 years ago
McMullin and Lee are pictured...
Aimee Cobabe

Race between McMullin and Lee already seeing millions raised

In the race between Evan McMullin and Sen. Mike Lee for Utah's Senate seat, both candidates report raising millions from supporters.
2 years ago
Photo of missing 18-year-old Eduardo Lopez....
Mark Jones

WVC Police looking for missing 18-year-old with autism

An 18-year-old autistic man from West Valley City has not been seen since Wednesday morning, according to West Valley City Police.
2 years ago
Halfway hill fire...
Mark Jones

Evacuation notices for the Halfway Hill Fire lifted on Wednesday

Residents near the Halfway Hill Fire in Millard County were allowed to return to their homes on Wednesday. The evacuations were issued Last Friday after the fire began.
2 years ago
Returnships Utah...
Mark Jones

Lt. Gov. Henderson announces one-time bonus for childcare workers

A one-time $2,000 childcare bonus will be given to all childcare employees around the state as announced Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
2 years ago
marriage Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen firearm codify...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen says party switching partly to blame for primary loss

According to Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen, voters switching parties to vote in the Republican primary had an impact in his loss to Dr. Jennifer Plumb.
2 years ago
Prosecutors are dismissing the case against a man accused of starting the Jacob City Fire in July....
Amie Schaeffer

Fire crews make headway in Jacob City Fire

The Jacob City Fire in Tooele County resulted in closure of surrounding public lands as fire crews try subdue the blaze.
2 years ago
slc skyline, the state has introduced the Startup State Initiative...
Michele Rowe

Tax increase notices coming to Salt Lake County property owners

Most cities in Salt Lake County justified the need for a tax increase by citing the need to offer competitive salaries to first responders.
2 years ago
Traffic moves alone an interstate. Transportation costs eat up Utahn's paycheck according to new da...
Heather Kelly

Utahns are paying more money for transportation and rent than almost all other states

New data from NiceRX showed that Utahns are paying 5.41% of their annual income to cover transportation costs like gas or public transit fees.
2 years ago
Stack of coins growing into a large jar. USU made a financial resources webpage...
Sam Herrera

USU creates webpage to help people combat inflation

Utah State University Extension created a webpage for financial resources aimed at helping people navigate rising prices.
2 years ago
arches national park pictured, there was a recent death at the park...
Martha Harris

National Weather Service warns of flash flood risk for southern Utah

Because the high flash flood risk in southern Utah is high, the National Weather Services advises visitors to national parks in the area to keep an eye out.
2 years ago
The median price of a home in the United States just went down for the first time in 10 years. ...
Mark Jackson

Grants approved to help Utah law enforcement buy a home

A new grant program hopes to bring relief to some Utah police officers looking to purchase a home this year.
2 years ago
Developers have been selected for The Point project in Draper....
Lindsay Aerts

The Point project now has a developer for its community-centered project

The Point project has selected developers for the old state prison site in Draper. There's a promise of community space at its heart.
2 years ago
Orem High School from Alpine School District is pictured. alpine school district split debate...
Mark Jones

Feasibility study finds Orem School District would be financially viable and stable

It was announced Tuesday evening, a feasibility study found that a Orem School District would be financially viable and stable.
2 years ago
A dark mountainside burns with the Little Dell Fire....
Becky Bruce

Smoke from fires in Utah and beyond impacts western air quality

Smoke contributes particulate matter, which increases pollution levels, and ground-level ozone, both of which affect air quality.
2 years ago
Apple Valley Fire utah fire update...
Mark Jones

New wildfire ignites Tuesday in Washington County near Apple Valley

A new fire sparked Tuesday afternoon in Washington County and it is being called the Apple Valley Fire.
2 years ago
Smoke from the Jacob City Fire is pictured...
Mark Jones

Police announce an arrest in the Jacob City Fire

An arrest in connection to the start of the Jacob City Fire was announced Tuesday by Stockton Police. Gary Carr was taken into custody by authorities.
2 years ago
utah constitution abortion...
Amanda Dickson

Interpretation of the Utah Constitution will likely determine fate of abortion trigger law

The argument to protect abortion rights in Utah is based on the Utah state constitution, not the United States Constitution.
2 years ago
Jennifer Plumb, who is an medical doctor and a mother, speaks against speaks against a transgender ...
Simone Seikaly

Plumb wins primary for Utah Senate District 9 by 61 votes

Plumb beat incumbent Sen. Derek Kitchen by 61 votes and will face an Independent write-in candidate in the November election.
2 years ago
Annually, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources restocks local waterbodies around the state with ...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources proposes hunting and fishing license fee increase to keep up with inflation

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is considering a 10% increase in hunting and fishing license and permit fees that would be effective in 2023.
2 years ago
Much of northern Utah will be hit with triple-digit temperatures this week. 
Photo: Canva...
Amie Schaeffer

Dangerously high temperatures to hit Wasatch Front

The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning to much of northern Utah which will be hit with temperatures as high as 104 degrees.
2 years ago