Utah
Associated Press
Lawmaker changes abortion-ban proposal from 15 to 18 weeks
A Utah lawmaker wants to ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, a change to a proposal that originally would have banned the procedure after 15 weeks.5 years ago
Associated Press
Officials: Arizona will miss US deadline for key water plan
Arizona won’t have all the pieces of a Colorado River drought plan finished by the federal government’s deadline to finalize protections for water used by millions across the U.S. West, state water officials said Tuesday.5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
West High student tells story of performing possible life-saving CPR
Utah Highway Patrol extended their thanks to unnamed West High School students after they performed "likely lifesaving CPR" on a critically injured driver.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Call to action: Register your cell phone with Reverse 9-1-1
Only about 50 phones in Sandy were registered to receive Reverse 9-1-1 alerts when the water crisis hit. Sign up so that, next time, you're warned.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
The story of Sgt. Cade Brenchley, hit by a car in line of duty
Sgt. Cade Brenchley was helping motorists, crashed on the side of the road, when an out-of-control car crashed into him. This is his story.5 years ago
Associated Press
Fake grenade prompts evacuation of Taylorsville Elementary
A student caused a brief evacuation of Taylorsville Elementary School after bringing a fake grenade to campus.5 years ago
Associated Press
Hiker stuck in quicksand at Zion feared he would die
A man was stranded for hours in frigid weather with his leg sunk up to the knee in quicksand at a creek in Utah’s Zion National Park.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Rep. Logan Wilde defends bill that would limit city’s powers to restrict zoning for gravel pits
Rep. Logan Wilde defends his law, HB 288, which would limit cities's ability to dictate where gravel pits can and cannot operate.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Marijuana industry should be free to use banks, says Ben McAdams
Banks working with the legalized marijuana industry risk being prosecuted for money laundering. Rep. Ben McAdams says that needs to change.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Sandy residents go door to door to gather tap water samples
SANDY-A day after a “no drink order” was lifted in Sandy, close to a hundred volunteers hit the streets to collect samples from their neighbors taps. The city plans on testing the water to give residents peace of mind, according to Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton. The city was heavily criticized for waiting a week before […]5 years ago
Colby Walker
When to watch the Super Snow Moon
If you missed the Super Blood Wolf Moon in January, mark your calendars for Tuesday night and take a look up into the sky to see what NASA is calling the biggest super moon of 2019, and this time it's a Super Snow Moon.5 years ago
Associated Press
Spiral sculpture graces front of new courthouse in Provo
A towering steel spiral structure that sits in front of the new state courthouse in Provo is the work of an Arizona artist who says he wanted a light and airy piece of art to contrast the courthouse.5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
In case you missed it: our Red Flag Laws Forum
State representatives, gun rights advocates, public health professionals and others came together Wednesday evening for a town hall-style panel discussion.5 years ago
Associated Press
Gas leak suspected in Alta apartment explosion
Authorities say a natural gas leak is suspected in an apartment building explosion in Alta. Unified Fire Authority officials say there were no injuries.5 years ago
Associated Press
With GOP divided, future of Utah hate-crime law in doubt
Republican lawmakers remained divided Friday on a proposal to strengthen hate-crimes legislation in Utah, leaving its future in doubt. Utah has a hate-crime law, but it doesn’t protect specific groups and prosecutors have said it’s essentially unusable.5 years ago
Adam Mason
Sandy lifts “no-drink order” after lead, copper found in water
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that Sandy's drinking water has elevated levels of lead and copper.5 years ago
Todd Fooks
Cougar leaves mark on Herriman driveway
A Utah family has some new driveway art, courtesy of a cougar that prompted a lock-out at two nearby schools while scaring neighbors.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Church announces communication changes for missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says missionaries can now communicate with their families weekly, not just on Christmas and Mother's Day.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Earthquake and smaller foreshock reported south of Bluffdale
The USGS reported a 3.2 magnitude earthquake just after 5 a.m., what they call a foreshock, just minutes before a larger 3.7 magnitude quake.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Bill that blocks transgender birth certificate changes is pulled
A bill that would prohibit someone from changing their biological sex on a birth certificate has been pulled over concerns from the transgender community.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Wild visitor startles Park City residents
A surprise visitor is giving Park City residents Gabriele Goulet and Tim Morgan a Valentine’s Day to remember. Goulet and Morgan were house sitting for her parents when the sound of what they thought was a burglar startled them. They found some broken glass in the basement. The burglar turned out to be a moose. […]5 years ago
Mark Oliver
How will Trump’s Workforce Policy Advisory Board help students prepare for the jobs of the future?
The workplace of the future will require lifelong learners, Scott Pulsipher of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board says, and schools need to adapt.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Less than half of Utahns can name their state representatives, study says
Can you name your state representatives? According to a new study conducted just two months after an election, less than half of Utahns can do it.5 years ago
