Utah

Pamela's Place...
Madeleine Porter

Pamela’s Place: affordable housing for the homeless is open

Pamela's Place is finally open. Pamela Atkinson dedicates her life to helping the homeless.
4 years ago
I-80...
Todd Fooks

New I-80 exit lane looks to ease bad accident delays for Tooele County

It's a thing, hopefully in the past, for Tooele County commuters: Nightmare delays plaguing the westbound stretch of I-80.
4 years ago
Salt Lake County mask...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake County releases details on their response to the pandemic

How well has Salt Lake County fared during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic?  County Mayor Jenny Wilson is releasing more details about the county’s response.
4 years ago
Utah fires...
Kelli Pierce

2020 fire season could be Utah’s costliest year ever

Firefighters in Utah have been fighting 50% more fires in 2020 than they did last year. This could be Utah's most destructive wildfire season on record. 
4 years ago
bob woodward...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Talking with Bob Woodward

Last year Bob Woodward, legendary journalist and author of a new book about President Donald Trump called "Rage," talked to Boyd Matheson.
4 years ago
trick-or-treaters top cities to trick or treat...
Becky Bruce

How to trick-or-treat safely across the United States this Halloween

Hershey has Halloween celebration recommendations to trick-or-treat safely for each area -- from wearing masks to staying at home to watch scary movies instead.
4 years ago
utah 2020 debates...
Colby Walker

Utah Debate Commission selects moderators for 2020 debates

The Utah Debate Commission has selected its moderators for upcoming debates ahead of the 2020 election.
4 years ago
utah task force one wildfires misinformation...
Heather Kelly

Utah Task Force One looking for victims and survivors of Oregon’s wildfires

Utah Task Force One is performing important work in Oregon: sifting through the debris to look for survivors and victims of the wildfires. 
4 years ago
masks on planes...
John Wojcik

First flights takeoff from new Salt Lake City International Airport

The first phase of the new Salt Lake City International Airport opened Tuesday morning. A Delta flight bound for Atlanta was the new airport's first departure.
4 years ago
UHP Trooper hit...
Colby Walker

Trooper injured after jumping from moving semi-truck

(This story has been updated to report the condition of the injured trooper.) SALT LAKE CITY — A trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol injured in the line of duty on Tuesday morning is expected to make a full recovery. The UHP says Cpl. S. Myer jumped from a moving semi-truck after a driver refused […]
4 years ago
Salt Lake City International Airport Photo: Kate McKellar / Deseret News...
Kelli Pierce

Tips for travelers going to the new Salt Lake City Airport

If you're headed to the new Salt Lake City Airport on September 15th, get there early. That's the advice from airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer
4 years ago
airport virus...
Todd Fooks

Motivated workers kept airport terminal project relatively virus free

The man in charge of building the new Salt Lake International Terminal says after the virus hit the crew became an example of how to work through it.
4 years ago
voter fraud utah mail in ballot...
Paul Nelson

Elections officials say voter fraud not widespread in Utah, still taking steps to prevent it

Just how widespread is voter fraud in the U.S. or in Utah?  Some news agencies say it’s a total myth, while others say it’s far more of a problem than people want to admit.  Either way, state and county leaders say it shouldn’t be happening at all, and they’re taking steps to fight it. 
4 years ago
fire university...
Saige Miller

UPDATE: Fire officials still working to contain fire near U of U

Fire workers have mitigated the risk to structures from the fire near the U of U and two mandatory evacuations have been lifted but 12 homes remain on a precautionary pre-evacuation notice.
4 years ago
Image of a generic vote by mail envelope....
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts

Utah elections officials clarify erroneous voter information sent by US Postal Service

Utah elections officials are calling attention to incorrect information contained in a postcard sent to all Americans from the US Postal Service.
4 years ago
The Granite School District wants to give parents more information about how many COVID-19 cases ar...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: COVID-19-linked illness targets children

Utah doctor advises parents on what to look out with a new illness linked to COVID-19 that targets children.
4 years ago
Monsoon season Utah: storm system coming, cloud seeding...
Lee Lonsberry

Opinion: Find your break in the clouds in 2020

Someday I may look back fondly on 2020 -- The Year of the Global Pandemic. But right now, I'm trying to find my break in the clouds.
4 years ago
first female lawmaker...
Saige Miller

Statue of the first female lawmaker stands tall at Utah’s State Capitol

A statue of the nation's first female lawmaker, Martha Hughes Cannon, is finally finished and standing proudly at the Utah State Capitol.
4 years ago
BYU winter semester BYU Fall, Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students...
Kelli Pierce

Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students

The spike in COVID-19 cases earned strong condemnation from state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn, who called out college students in Utah County. 
4 years ago
officer-involved police shooting ruled justified sim gill...
John Wojcik

Body camera video of 13-year-old shot by police to be released soon

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill will review whether the shooting of a 13-year-old autistic boy by Salt Lake City Police was justified. Body camera video is expected to be released on Friday or Monday of next week.
4 years ago
Planners at The Point, Utah prison COVID-19 inmate...
Kelli Pierce

The Point: Turning a prison into a green development

The 700-acre prison site in Draper officials named 'The Point' is set to become the greenest, most innovative development in Utah if planners get their way. 
4 years ago
Hill Air Force Base sonic boom...
Colby Walker

Night flying exercises to begin at Hill Air Force Base

Those living around Hill Air Force Base should expect to hear more air traffic in the night skies this week. The Air Force says the local fighter wings will be conducting late-night combat exercises
4 years ago
Amazon Jobs Utah...
Colby Walker

Amazon to add 1,500 full/part time jobs in Utah

Amazon says they will add 1,500 jobs in Utah as part of a nationwide hiring spree. The positions include packing customer orders, shipping and logistics.
4 years ago
Utah Division Wildlife Resources...
Madeleine Porter

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: what to do if you encounter a moose

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind the public of what to do if you encounter a moose. DWR explains moose are especially dangerous right now.
4 years ago