Utah
Mark Oliver
Lawmakers respond to KSL 5 TV story that called for the return of mandatory vehicle safety inspections
Since mandatory vehicle safety inspections were repealed, a KSL 5 TV report says, safety ticket violations have skyrocketed. But the lawmakers who supported the bill say that fact doesn't tell the whole story.5 years ago
Associated Press
UTA rides to be waived for 2-day period
The Utah Transit Authority is waiving fares for public transportation on Thursday and Friday. Fare will be free for FrontRunner, TRAX and bus lines.5 years ago
Associated Press
8-year-old skiier injured after falling from Park City chairlift
A young girl is in the hospital after falling from a chairlift at Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday. Her condition was not known on Monday.5 years ago
Associated Press
Advocates urge governor to veto waste classification bill
Environmentalists are urging Gov. Herbert to veto legislation that would allow a nuclear waste services company to store depleted uranium in the state.5 years ago
Associated Press
Plan to ask to import Canadian prescriptions OK-ed by panel
A plan for Utah to ask to import lower-cost prescriptions from Canada was approved by a panel of lawmakers and now goes to the full House.5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Family hospitalized after propane explosion blows roof off cabin
A family was transported from Kane County to the Dixie Regional Medical Center by medical helicopter after a propane explosion.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah lawmakers floating idea of splitting Salt Lake County
Elected officials in southwest Salt Lake County are floating the idea of splitting the county without a majority vote from the area they’d leave behind.5 years ago
Associated Press
1 dead, 1 critically hurt after storage unit fire in Ogden
Firefighters say one man is dead and another is critically injured after a fire at a storage unit in Ogden. Officials are investigating the cause.5 years ago
Associated Press
St. George airport to close for runway rehab
The St. George Regional Airport will close for four months to let crews rip up and rebuild a runway undermined by unstable blue clay.5 years ago
Associated Press
Jazz pull away from Mavericks for 125-109 victory
Utah pulled away for a 125-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night by taking care of the ball and picking up the pace on offense.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah cities to help bring electricity to more Navajo families
Several Utah municipal governments are planning to send city workers to help bring electricity to members of the Navajo Nation who have waited for years.5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Shireen Ghorbani elected to Salt Lake County Council
Former congressional candidate Shireen Ghorbani was elected to the Salt Lake County Council in a special election held to fill Jenny Wilson's vacant seat.5 years ago
Mary Richards
In-depth: The impact of school closures
In the last five years, at least 32 district and charter schools throughout the state have closed, with at least three more closures coming after this school year.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Wasatch Co. ‘warrant-free day’ considered success
The Wasatch Co. Sheriff's Office says a "warrant-free" day, where residents with some minor warrants could settle up without facing arrest, was a success.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Proposed bill would ban conversion therapy for Utah’s kids
Supporters of the bill and members of the LGBTQ community say conversion therapy isn’t just unethical, it doesn’t even work.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Blood testing recommended for some Sandy residents
Health officials in Salt Lake County are reminding certain people in Sandy to have their blood levels tested for lead and copper, as a precaution.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Utah legislator considering a moratorium on fluoride in drinking water
After a malfunctioning fluoride pump caused serious health problems across Sandy, Rep. Steve Handy is considering taking it out of our water altogether.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Hate crimes law passes Senate committee, heads to full vote
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee has unanimously passed an updated hate crimes bill following more than an hour of emotional testimony on Capitol Hill, with many testifying about their experiences with bigotry. The law would allow judges to imposes harsher penalties if the victim was targeted […]5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Fake news warning: The “48-hour challenge” is a hoax
A hoax warning people of the "48-hour challenge" has gone viral online - but Snopes.com says there's not a single proven incidence of anyone actually doing it.5 years ago
Associated Press
Proposed abortion ban at 18 weeks narrowly passes committee
A Utah legislative proposal that would ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation has narrowly passed out of a House committee.5 years ago
Associated Press
Gwyneth Paltrow: Skier sued me to exploit my fame, wealth
Gwyneth Paltrow said Wednesday in a court filing that a man who accused her in a lawsuit of crashing into him at a Utah ski resort was actually the culprit in the collision and is trying to exploit her celebrity and wealth.5 years ago
Mark Oliver, Becky Bruce, Paul Nelson and Adam Mason
Sandy utility director put on leave after water contamination
Sandy City's Director of Public Utilities, Tom Ward, announced he will take an administrative leave as the city investigates the water contamination from last week.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah missionary killed in Dominican Republic fall
The 18-year-old missionary, Elder Brennan Conrad of Hyde Park, has died after falling off the roof of his Dominican Republic apartment building.5 years ago
