Utah
Simone Seikaly
UPDATE: Pole Canyon Fire human-caused, 500 acres burned
Homes have been evacuated due to fire burning quickly in Eagle Mountain.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
How artificial intelligence is helping fight Utah wildfires
The EDWIN Project uses cameras with artificial intelligence (A.I.) to seek out hot spots in wildfires among the hills along portions of the Wasatch Front.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake parents to rally to ask schools to re-open
Parents who are upset that Salt Lake City schools might continue "online learning only" plan to rally Wednesday night at the district offices.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah PTA understands why parents are conflicted about back to school
As school districts release their different re-opening plans around Utah, some parents are upset – and often for different reasons.4 years ago
Todd Fooks
Utah pediatricians group advocates for students in the classroom, conditionally
The American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP) released two widely read statements recently about students returning to school this fall saying that having students in the classroom is important, and should be done safely.4 years ago
John Wojcik
Cache County Fair is still a go, despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns about the coronavirus, the Cache County Fair and Rodeo will go on as planned in a few weeks. Rodeo attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering, but there will be no mandates.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Tips and pitfalls for filing your taxes at the last minute
After a three month extension, today is the new Tax Day which means today is the deadline for filing your taxes, but even people who waited until today could squeeze in at least one last-minute deduction.4 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Multiple wildfires burning across Utah
Wildfires have been reported by Utah Fire Info, the largest of them was started by fireworks and has been burning since 9:10 p.m. last night.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah County commissioners on opposite sides of facemask mandate
Two Utah County commissioners appear to be at odds over a request to loosen the state’s mandate on facemasks for school kids.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Helping Utah farmers and ranchers by feeding families
By using donations, Farmers Feeding Utah buys locally grown food for hungry families in the state.4 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
Early-stage testing showed the first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems the way scientists had hoped.4 years ago
DAVID PITT Associated Press
Iowa auditor questions legality of ‘Test Iowa’ reporting chain involving Utah
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand is concerned about the Test Iowa program which sends COVID-19 tests to Utah before the Iowa Dept. of Public Health.4 years ago
COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
The Trump administration rescinds a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave if their classes were entirely online.4 years ago
Michele Rowe
Two brothers previously convicted of killing an officer face new charges
Two brothers that were previously convicted of the murder of West Valley Police Officer Cody Brotherson are in new legal trouble after being released early from jail.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce and Becky Bruce
San Juan County reports six additional COVID-19 deaths
San Juan County officials reported six additional COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, three from a single long-term care facility with at least 50 confirmed cases.4 years ago
Mary Richards
Alpine School District plans to be back in class half-days
"...it’s the circumstances that will dictate what we do. The devil will be in the details," said Alpine School District spokesperson Kimberly Bird.4 years ago
Heather Kelly
Home prices increase in Salt Lake City during the pandemic
In mid-May, as Utah began re-opening from coronavirus restrictions, home sellers began relisting at prices $30,000 higher, on average.4 years ago
John Wojcik
Inmates in Weber County Jail sue sheriff over COVID-19 outbreak
A number of federal inmates at the Weber County Jail have filed a lawsuit alleging the county sheriff and other officials failed to protect them from a coronavirus outbreak after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the jail reportedly sickened more than 100 people.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah schools join amicus brief denouncing rule change for international students
Three Utah schools are among nearly 200 others joining an amicus brief to fight a rule change that would force some international students to leave the U.S.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Keep the change: Smith’s changes change amid national coin shortage
You may not have a pocket full of quarters after a trip to Smith's thanks to a national coin shortage. But the company says you'll still get your change.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Young, broke, or both? You’ll still want to file your taxes July 15th.
People who do not normally file taxes, like young adults or those with a part-time job, are being encouraged to make sure they file on July 15th in order to qualify for a stimulus check.4 years ago
Todd Fooks
Two Utah colleges join a lawsuit against ICE “International Student Ban”
Weber State University and Westminster College have joined the now list of hundreds of institutions of higher learning in the lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt an "international student ban."4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County DA suggests major changes to police shootings laws
The top prosecutor in the county says if the public wants to see changes when it comes to police shootings, it needs to happen at the Utah State Capitol.4 years ago
