Utah

parleys canyon fire...
Becky Bruce

Parleys Canyon Fire much smaller than originally thought

Officials now estimate the Parleys Canyon Fire to be about 1,500 acres, or roughly half what they thought yesterday. A calm night appears to have helped.
3 years ago
Jennifer Winstead was evacuated from her home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 due to the Parley's Canyon...
Mark Jones

One person evacuated remaining hopeful, in good spirits

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — A wildfire up Parleys Canyon forced the evacuation of roughly 7,000 homes in the Pinebrook and Summit Park communities Saturday. Pinebrook resident Jennifer Winstead was one of those forced from her home. She told KSL NewsRadio’s Joe Davis that everything will be just fine. “I feel like my home is going […]
3 years ago
cars drive along guardsman pass...
Becky Bruce

Google Maps suggests Guardsman Pass? Check yourself before you wreck yourself

If you drive a high profile vehicle or a tractor-trailer, don't believe Google Maps, Siri or other services who suggest Guardsman Pass for you.
3 years ago
parleys canyon fire...
Becky Bruce

Photo Gallery: Swift-moving fire forces evacuations in Parleys Canyon

Photos showed smoke billowing over the Wasatch Mountains as crews worked to douse the fire along I-80 in Parleys Canyon Saturday.
3 years ago
wildfire in summit county, parleys fire from above...
Becky Bruce and Mark Jones

Parleys Canyon brush fire closes I-80, forces evacuations

The Park City Fire District responded Saturday to a brush fire along I-80 in Parleys Canyon that is affecting traffic just east of Lambs Canyon. 
3 years ago
emergency vehicle...
Becky Bruce

Unified Fire Authority responds after helicopter makes hard landing

Unified Fire Authority officials say they located two patients after a helicopter took a hard landing near the Bingham Canyon mine.
3 years ago
salt lake city police car stabbing victim...
Adam Small

Police credited with saving life of stabbing victim in Salt Lake City

Officers responding to the report of a man bleeding in Salt Lake City got the stabbing victim stabilized so he could be treated for the wound.
3 years ago
utah smoke forecast...
Becky Bruce

Smoke forecast to move back into northern Utah Saturday and Sunday

A shift in the high pressure system over Utah means the return of western wildfire smoke in the latest forecast, according to meteorologist Kevin Eubank.
3 years ago
HIghland Bountiful football...
Lindsay Aerts

Highland, Bountiful football game canceled after COVID-19 test

A football game between Highland and Bountiful High Schools is canceled after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Salt Lake City Police to crack down on loud cars in city limits

Police say they will focus mostly on altered exhaust systems found on extra loud cars in the city limits.
3 years ago
utah climber wins silver...
Mark Jones

Murray to honor silver medalist winner

MURRAY, Utah — Olympic silver medalist Nathaniel Coleman will be honored with a parade this evening in his hometown of Murray. Coleman won silver in the Sport Climbing event during the Tokyo Olympics. And he told Utah’s Morning News that he is far from being done with the sport. “I’ve been competing since pretty much […]
3 years ago
prevent robocalls...
Paul Nelson

Utah AG asks FCC to hasten rollout of system to prevent illegal robocalls

Illegal robocalls often get through because smaller telecommunication companies don't use existing screening programs.
3 years ago
ICU Utah capacity children COVID...
Colby Walker

ICU capacity hits 102% at Utah Intermountain facilities

Intermountain Healthcare is reporting that their ICU capacity in Utah hospitals hit 102% and their acute care units are at 100%.
3 years ago
food pantries...
Heather Kelly

Food pantries are struggling to feed people in need

Food pantries are struggling to feed and assist people in need.
3 years ago
more school resources, temporary school shutdown, midvale schools water main break...
Heather Kelly

Some parents support temporary school shutdown due to the pandemic

Temporary school shutdown supported by majority of parents while Covid-19 surges.
3 years ago
water infrastructure poll...
Curt Gresseth

Poll: Utahns want infrastructure bill money for water improvements in state

Utahns overwhelmingly support spending federal money from the infrastructure bill, which passed the US Senate, for water capacity and upgrades, conservation and reducing the risk of wildfires in the state, according to a recent poll.
3 years ago
new canyon schools...
Simone Seikaly

New and renovated high schools celebrated in Canyons District this week

Brighton, Alta and Hillcrest High Schools in the Canyons School District got a facelift just in time for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
3 years ago
wholesale inflation utah interest rates...
Mark Jones

Consumer prices are at 13-year high, raising inflation concerns

Investopedia's Caleb Silver told Utah's Morning News on KSL supply and demand drives inflation on things like gasoline, groceries and home appliances.
3 years ago
covid-19 risk assessment for vaccinated and unvaccinated...
Becky Bruce

Daily Utah COVID-19 counts now include an assessment of your risk

The numbers included an assessment of COVID-19 risk of illness, hospitalization and death for unvaccinated people compared to vaccinated people.
3 years ago
utah jazz sale approved ryan smith...
Mark Jones

Ten things you may not know about Jazz owner Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith made a name for himself in the tech industry before he bought the Utah Jazz -- but here are a few other things you might not know about him.
3 years ago
county mask mandate...
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce

Salt Lake County Council overturns K-6 mask mandate

Salt Lake County Council members voted Thursday afternoon to overturn a mask mandate ordered by the health department for students under age 12 at school. 
3 years ago
Crossing guard Heather Childs helps students cross the street near Hawthorn Academy and Westvale El...
Mary Richards

Crossing guards are in demand around the state

Crossing guards are in demand around the state.
3 years ago
Planners at The Point, Utah prison COVID-19 inmate...
Mary Richards

Planners at The Point want the public to see their framework

Planners at The Point want the public to see their framework.
3 years ago
popular Zion National Park trail...
Heather Kelly

A popular Zion National Park trail could soon move to reservations only

Springdale town officials are considering moving the popular Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park to a reservation and lottery system.
3 years ago