Utah

little cottonwood canyon gondola...
Curt Gresseth

Loving Little Cottonwood Canyon to death: is a gondola the answer?

Snowbird Ski Resort's GM says the solution to cut down on traffic congestion and pollution in Little Cottonwood Canyon is an eight-mile gondola ride.
4 years ago
National Weather Service...
Colby Walker

Update: Salt Lake County extend dates of cooling centers as high temperatures remain

With temperatures across Utah expected to hit triple digits this weekend as a rare heatwave event sweeps across most of the western US, Salt Lake County is offering two cooling centers for residents through next week.
4 years ago
walk to school...
Todd Fooks

Study: Utah is a good place to let kids walk or bike to school

No matter how much school is 'in-person' this year, you still might not want your kids to take a crowded school bus. And Utah ranks among the best places in the country to let your kids walk to school.
4 years ago
Historic buildings Utah FEMA earthquake...
Becky Bruce

FEMA approves disaster assistance for Utah earthquake

FEMA announced President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Utah from the March earthquake and aftershocks.
4 years ago
slc protesters...
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce

Gov. declares state of emergency as protesters block traffic, paint street

Gov. Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency Thursday night as police tried to get officer-involved shooting protesters to disperse.
4 years ago
Utah's deregulating the workforce is something the rest of the nation could learn from. It's a topi...
John Wojcik

Over 81,000 Utahns collecting unemployment, stimulus expiration date looms closer

The latest Utah jobs report shows over 81,000 people receiving unemployment benefits this week. In two weeks, the $600 weekly stimulus expires.
4 years ago
Stress in utah -- a woman is pictured cradling her head in her hands looking at a laptop...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Coping with stress amid a pandemic

A counselor offered up tips on how to handle stress during the coronavirus pandemic on Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson.
4 years ago
million dollar mask Utah Covid-19...
Colby Walker

Herbert mandates masks for K-12 schools; stops short of statewide public mandate

SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert stopped short of issuing a statewide mandate for Utahns to wear masks in public, but said the state will require students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear masks inside all K-12 schools this fall, including charter schools.  Three Utah counties currently require masks to be worn in public. […]
4 years ago
police shooting palacios-carbajal family...
Colby Walker and Simone Seikaly

Family responds after DA ruled against charges in police shooting

After the Salt Lake County DA said a police shooting was justified under state law, the family of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal said they will file a lawsuit. 
4 years ago
Utah school sports...
John Wojcik

Fall high school sports in Utah given green light to ‘Play Ball’

It's unclear yet if there will be fall sports in Utah public schools. A decision from the Utah High School Activities Association could come as soon as Thursday.
4 years ago
COVID-19...
Kelli Pierce

The Faces of COVID-19: Corinne Theel

Corinne Theel's family says she was a fighter who was passionate about standing up for what she believed in and helping others.  But COVID-19 was one fight she could not win. 
4 years ago
COVID-19 masks...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson asks sports teams to wear masks

SALT LAKE COUNTY – The number of COVID-19 cases has shot up in Utah in recent weeks. Now, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is asking sports teams to take some precautions to slow the spread.  In a letter to all Salt Lake County residents, she asked people who participate in sports to do five […]
4 years ago
Utah PPP Fraud...
Paul Nelson

Utah trucking company owner accused of PPP fraud

The owner of a Draper trucking company faces federal charges alleging he participated in PPP fraud. 
4 years ago
covid 19 testing utah...
Paul Nelson

New COVID-19 testing center open in Kearns

Kearns is 35 percent Hispanic, and Hispanics are the community hit hardest by COVID-19 in Utah -- another reason for the new testing site.
4 years ago
SLC Mayor...
Simone Seikaly

Five people charged with felonies in destruction of police car

Salt Lake City police confirm that the five people caught on camera overturning a police car have been identified and charged.
4 years ago
sandy fire...
Becky Bruce

Two officers treated for smoke inhalation after Sandy fire

Sandy City Fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie said it serves as a reminder about how quickly fire can spread in hot, dry conditions. 
4 years ago
mammoth fire juab county...
Becky Bruce

“Mammoth Fire” destroys home in Juab County town; evacuations lifted

At least one home was destroyed in a small brush fire near Mammoth, in Juab County. Earlier evacuations have been lifted.
4 years ago
utah free mask herbert memo Logan Mask...
Colby Walker

Utah Hospital Association calls on Gov. to issue statewide mask mandate

The Utah Hospital Association is calling on Gov. Gary Herbert to issue a statewide Utah mask mandate. Listen to the interview with Utah's Morning News.
4 years ago
The Retail Industry Leaders Association is calling on governors to mandate face coverings in public...
John Wojcik

Retail Industry Leaders Association asks for mandatory mask requirement

The Retail Industry Leaders Association is calling on governors to mandate a face mask requirement in public. They say retail workers have unfairly been placed on the front-line of enforcement.
4 years ago
Photos courtesy Jess Carmine...
Colby Walker

Fire Department helps reunite mother and daughter in nursing home

Shirl Carmine used to visit her mother at least two times a week to spend some time with her and do her hair in the nursing home, but she hasn't been able to do that for the last 4 months. But with a little help from their local Fire Department, that all changed.
4 years ago
COVID-19 testing...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake County to restart free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Utah's Hispanic communities. When the state tried to set up free COVID-19 test centers in the affected areas, they say the majority of people who showed up were from other neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Rehan Staton, 24, with his brother Reggie Staton, 27, holding his acceptance letter to Harvard Law ...
Skylar Mitchell, CNN

This student collected garbage to pay for college. Now he’s headed to Harvard Law

After graduating high school, financial issues, illness and a major sports injury Rehan Staton is going to Harvard Law.
4 years ago
Laurie Holt embraces Nathalia, daughter of Thamy and stepdaughter of her son Josh, as she arrives i...
Becky Bruce

Getting his family to the US was a lengthy process for Josh Holt

"Hope In Darkness" delves into the behind-the-scenes work to get the Venezuelan family of Josh Holt safely to the United States after his arrest.
4 years ago
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Paul Nelson

COVID-19 is spreading near Utah’s tourist destinations

SUMMIT COUNTY – Health officials in Utah’s popular tourist locations are worried about the rising number of COVID-19 cases, but, they’re not planning to increase safety restrictions, yet.  Meanwhile, they’re trying to pinpoint exactly how the virus is spreading. On Monday, officials in Summit County say they had 15 new cases of COVID-19.  The last […]
4 years ago