Utah

Suicide prevention...
Cami Mondeaux

‘Hope is possible’: Expert gives advice during Suicide Prevention Week

Thursday is National Suicide Prevention Day, which promotes awareness and the worldwide commitment to reach zero suicides.
4 years ago
kits...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah clears backlog in rape kit testing, following through with 2017 law

Utah officially cleared its yearslong backlog of untested rape kits, following through with a mandated testing law passed in 2017.
4 years ago
SLC mask mayor asks for support for dunn...
Saige Miller

Windstorm, power outages delay school yet again, force park closures in SLC

The Salt Lake City School District announced another delay for the beginning of the school year as power outages from this week's windstorm persisted.
4 years ago
box elder carbon green...
Becky Bruce

Box Elder, Carbon Counties will transition to “green” Friday

Gov. Gary Herbert announced the state would grant the request for Box Elder and Carbon Counties to move to green Thursday during a COVID-19 update.
4 years ago
Cameron shooting...
Becky Bruce and Heather Kelly

EXCLUSIVE: SLC police chief and former chief address shooting of teen with autism

Nearly a week after the police shooting of a teen boy with autism, we are hearing for the very first time from Salt Lake City's police chief.
4 years ago
COVID-19 Mental Health...
John Wojcik

How can parents help kids navigate continued uncertainty?

Mental health advocates are warning of the possible impact that limited social interaction and months of isolation can have on child development. Luckily, they say there are ways parents can help them navigate through all the uncertainty.
4 years ago
Strong winds could ground helicopters, who are helping build containment lines on the William Fire ...
Kelli Pierce

Temporary flight restrictions in place over William, Ether Hollow fires

Temporary flight restrictions are now in place over the William and Ether Hollow fires. 
4 years ago
person killed in American Fork...
Madeleine Porter

Body of lost hiker, 76, found in Cache County

The body of the 76-year-old man was found in Logan Canyon, between the Girl Scout Camp and ‘Old Ephraim’s Grave,' in Cache County. 
4 years ago
Utah School Closures...
Colby Walker

Sept. 10 Utah School Closures

A number of schools in Utah will remain closed on Thursday due to a lack of power. Davis School District Centerville Elementary  Centerville Junior High Granite School District Wasatch Junior Eastwood Elementary Crestview Elementary Upland Terrace Elementary Cottonwood Elementary Rosecrest Elementary  Twin Peaks Elementary Connections High Ogden School District Highland Junior High Mount Ogden Junior […]
4 years ago
Stock Photo- Unsplash...
Colby Walker

Green waste debris drop off locations across northern Utah

As communities continue the cleanup after a massive windstorm knocked out power and toppled trees on Tuesday, we've compiled a list of green waste drop off locations across northern Utah.
4 years ago
(Dash cam photo taken right before the crash.  Credit: Michael Sepos)...
Paul Nelson

Wyoming man is happy to be alive after crashing into an elk

An Evanston man is happy to be alive after a dangerous crash with an elk that occurred over the weekend on I-80 in Summit County. 
4 years ago
drinking water advisory...
Simone Seikaly

Boil water advisory still in effect for a portion of Pleasant Grove

Continued testing of the culinary water provided to a portion of Pleasant Grove shows E. Coli contamination and a boil water advisory remains in effect.
4 years ago
Millcreek City emergency proclamation...
Simone Seikaly

Millcreek City proclamation declares local emergency and warming center

The city of Millcreek has issued a proclamation declaring a local state of emergency that authorizes a warming center for those without power.
4 years ago
Jordan School District...
Todd Fooks

Jordan School District offers free meals to all students this fall

Jordan School District announced Wednesday, they will be offering free breakfasts and lunches at all schools.  The meals are available for all students.
4 years ago
(Centerville residents dropping off timber at a collection point.  Credit: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Storm clean up efforts from wind damage is bringing communities together

Storm clean up efforts in Davis, Weber and Cache counties are still underway.  Entire communities are coming together to help clean up the debris.
4 years ago
Mendenhall emergency proclamation, Mendenhall Covid Victims...
LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press

Boy’s shooting in Salt Lake City raises questions about police crisis training

An advocacy group says a police shooting that wounded a 13-year-old autistic boy in Salt Lake City reveals training shortfalls that need to be addressed.
4 years ago
Amazon hiring...
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer

What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people

Amazon is on a hiring spree, announcing Wednesday it wants to bring aboard 33,000 people for corporate and tech roles in the next few months.
4 years ago
Declaration of Emergency...
Saige Miller

Salt Lake County issues Declaration of Emergency

Salt Lake County Mayor, Jenny Wilson, signed a Declaration of Emergency in response to the arctic windstorm that swept through the county on Tuesday.
4 years ago
Navajo Nation goes into lockdown as COVID-19 deaths rise, Live Mic: Helping Utah farmers and ranche...
Simone Seikaly

For the first time since March, Navajo Nation reports no new cases of COVID-19

For the first time since March, the Navajo Nation reports no new cases of COVID-19. Still, tribal leaders urge members to take precautions.
4 years ago
utah firefighters to california...
Heather Kelly

Utah firefighters head back to California, less than 2 days after returning

41 Utah firefighters from gathered in West Valley City before deploying to California, under two days after they returned from there.
4 years ago
state of emergency...
Saige Miller

Gov. Herbert declares State of Emergency following windstorm

Governor Gary Herbert has declared a State of Emergency following the arctic windstorm that left extensive debris and thousands without power. 
4 years ago
arson trax fire downtown slc...
Paul Nelson, Kelli Pierce and Becky Bruce

WATCH: Arson suspected in downtown fire seen across the Salt Lake Valley

Investigators believe one person could be behind three downtown fires, after an arson fire at a vacant Salt Lake City dry cleaners.
4 years ago
storm cleanup and damage...
Madeleine Porter and Becky Bruce

How to make sure you weather the storm and cleanup safely

Cleanup after Tuesday's windstorm is continuing across northern Utah, and power and safety officials are reminding people to be safe while they're out and about.
4 years ago
utah power shutoffs...
Colby Walker

Lights Out: Power still out to over 100,000 Utah customers

The power is out for more than 100,000 homes and businesses in Utah today after an arctic storm whipped across Utah on Tuesday.
4 years ago