Utah

nevada police...
Simone Seikaly

Stabbing victims recovering, suspect in jail, after fight at Denny’s

The stabbing suspect was released from juvenile parole in August of 2020 according to police, after a similar incident involving a knife.
3 years ago
salt lake chairman letter...
Paul Nelson

A very busy final day of the 2021 legislative session

The sun sets over the 2021 legislative session with a mad rush from lawmakers to have their bills considered. 
3 years ago
in-person classes...
Cami Mondeaux

Legislature approves bill that would initiate system for students to return to in-person classes

After seven rounds of amendments and substitutions, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that would initiate the return to in-person classes by next semester.
3 years ago
lee lonsberry in front of ksl broadcast house...
Becky Bruce

Live Mic host Lee Lonsberry to depart KSL, return to DC

Lee Lonsberry will air his last "Live Mic" show Friday, Apr. 2, 2021. He leaves to become communications director for Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
3 years ago
Signs remind visitors that masks are required inside the Utah Capitol. (PHOTO: Mike Anderson/KSL-TV...
John Wojcik

Utah doctor: Still wear a mask, distance in public after receiving vaccine

A Utah doctor is advising vaccinated individuals to continue wearing a mask in public and practice social distancing.
3 years ago
taylorsville officer involved shooting ruled not justified...
Becky Bruce

DA: Unified officer was not justified in shooting death of Salt Lake man

The 2020 shooting death of an unarmed man was not justified, DA Sim Gill announced Friday, nearly a year after the event.
3 years ago
child at desk during ogden substitute teacher shortage...
Michele Rowe

Concern over substitute teacher shortages in Ogden

ESS Substitute Teacher Services says it's particularly hard to find willing substitutes in Ogden, where the available pool of subs skews older.
3 years ago
Byu rainbow...
Colby Walker, Madeleine Porter and Becky Bruce

Students light BYU ‘Y’ in rainbow colors

A group of BYU students and supporters of "Color the Campus" climbed Provo's Y Mountain to light the school's iconic 380-foot Y in rainbow colors.
3 years ago
Governor Spencer Cox - Utah vaccination rates...
John Wojcik

New bill would restrict emergency powers of governor, mayors and health officials’

The emergency powers of Governor Spencer Cox, mayors and health officials' would be restricted under a new bill, although it still awaits final approval.
3 years ago
mass gatherings utah...
Paul Nelson

Utah business owners praise lifting of restrictions on mass gatherings

Concert promoters, restaurant managers and hotel owners in Salt Lake County are thrilled to hear they’re in one of five counties going from the “high” to “moderate” COVID-19 transmission level.  That means there are no limits on mass gatherings for those Utah counties as long as people follow safety precautions.  
3 years ago
A large crash on I-15 in Lehi had a portion of the freeway closed on Thursday and critically injure...
Mark Jackson

Bad crash in Lehi during Thursday rush hour leaves one child critical

A large crash on I-15 in Lehi had a portion of the freeway closed on Thursday and critically injured a child.
3 years ago
background checks...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Expanding background checks on Utah gun sales is shot down again

A Salt Lake City lawmaker is trying once again to pass his bill on expanding background checks on firearms sales in Utah.
3 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine post-pandemic...
Madeleine Porter

COVID-19 vaccine will normalize the world again post-pandemic, doctor says

An infectious disease specialist predicts while some things may never go back to normal, others will come sooner than you think, courtesy of the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 years ago
Employees will be requires to get completely vaccinated or get test weekly for Covid-19. Credit: Ap...
Saige Miller

Vaccine appointments open in many Utah counties for residents 50+, and others with medical conditions

Multiple Utah counties are ready to put COVID-19 shots in the arms of residents 50-years-old, and those with certain medical conditions, ahead of the governor's original timeline of March 8.
3 years ago
This photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine being developed by th...
John Wojcik

Over 20,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses already in Utah

Around 23,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses are already in Utah and being administered across the state.
3 years ago
party switching...
Colby Walker

Bill to add deadline for party switching passes Utah Legislature

The state legislature has passed a bill that will set a deadline for party switching ahead of a primary election.  
3 years ago
Gov. Cox announces more Utahns are eligible to get the vaccine...
Saige Miller

Utah opens up vaccine eligibility to Utahns 50+ and those with other health conditions

SALT LAKE CITY– Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Thursday the state is expanding the number of Utahns who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.   Effective Monday, March 8, the following groups will be eligible to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine:  All residents 50 years of age and older  16 years and older […]
3 years ago
salt lake county transmission...
Becky Bruce

Salt Lake County, five others to move to “moderate” transmission phase

Salt Lake County and Davis County will move from the "high" to the "moderate" transmission category under the state's COVID-19 protocols.
3 years ago
security for the Utah state capitol...
John Wojcik

Utah lawmakers looking to spend over $1 million to protect Capitol, officials

State lawmakers have agreed to spend more than $1 million on enhanced security measures for Utah’s Capitol.
3 years ago
Residents of the Ballpark neighborhood met with Mayor Erin Mendenhall and other community leaders M...
Mark Jackson

Salt Lake Bees announce month-long delay of opening day

The Salt Lake Bees are back, the triple-a team says while the season will be delayed, they'll be back to playing baseball this year.
3 years ago
Officer Mike Criddle Kaysville identity...
Simone Seikaly

Dave & Dujanovic: Officer Mike Criddle, a stolen identity, lives in chaos

Officer Mike Criddle took a months-long leave after police said someone impersonating his wife made racist comments online.
3 years ago
affordable housing Utah...
Paul Nelson

Utah pledges $50 million for homeless relief and affordable housing

The affordable housing money comes from an unexpected jump in one-time and ongoing revenue in the state's coffers.
3 years ago
homeless veterans...
Becky Bruce

Salt Lake VA makes sure homeless veterans get a shot at COVID vaccine

In total, clinics set up by the VA will administer the COVID-19 vaccine to around 120 local homeless veterans from all over northern Utah.
3 years ago
name change bill...
John Wojcik

‘Dixie’ may remain on campus, despite potential name change

One Utah lawmaker believes that the phrase ‘Dixie’ will remain on the Dixie State University campus in some fashion.
3 years ago