Utah

Legalized medical medicinal marijuana in a dispensary...
Kelli Pierce

Intermountain Healthcare to let doctors recommend medicinal pot

Intermountain had been working on the guidelines for over a month after the legislature modified the voter-approved Proposition 2 medicinal cannabis measure.
5 years ago
teen dating violence survey...
Mary Richards

Utah teen violence numbers not going down

New numbers show reported violence and abuse among teen dating partners has not changed, which Utah health officials say indicates they have work to do. 
5 years ago
medicaid...
Mary Richards

State Senate looking at $150M sales tax cut

Senators are debating a $150 million tax cut. The governor outlined a proposal for a $200 million tax cut in his State of the State address. 
5 years ago
Zackary Kempke gun safety...
Mary Richards

Target shooter required to teach others about gun safety

A target shooter who accidentally shot and killed a 14-year-old boy will be required to teach others about gun safety, but will avoid jail time.
5 years ago
distracted driving...
Kelli Pierce

Teen’s death puts focus on distracted driving

Police are hoping that by telling the story of a teen whose death was caused by distracted driving they may save other lives.
5 years ago
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Mark Jackson

Residents of apartments deemed unsafe given extra time to leave

Residents who were originally told they had three days to evacuate their apartment units are now being given an extra two days to leave, according to city officials.  They say the landlord of the Georgia Apartments at 203 East 2100 South ignored repeated requests to make safety improvements, which include getting the building up to fire code.
5 years ago
record...
Mary Richards

Utah lawmakers look at extending autism treatment coverage

1 in 44 children in Utah have autism and Utah lawmakers are looking at how to help families that are struggling to pay for autism therapy for their children.
5 years ago
Laurie Holt Mama Bear...
Associated Press

Funeral Saturday for mom of man freed from Venezuela jail

A public funeral is scheduled Saturday to remember the life of a Utah woman who spent nearly two years pushing to get her son freed from a Venezuelan jail.
5 years ago
vaping flavored vapes...
Todd Fooks

Lehi raises age to purchase or possess tobacco from 19 to 21

Lehi is raising the age to be able to purchase or possess tobacco from 19 to 21 in a unanimous vote from the City Council.
5 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

North Ogden City Council meeting evacuated due to shooting threat

The North Ogden City Council meeting had to be evacuated after a man called police threatening to shoot up the building.
5 years ago
SLCC tax documents...
Mary Richards

SLCC students learn their tax documents were lost

Thousands of SLCC students are learning that their tax documents got lost in the mail, but officials say they are confident there is no threat of ID theft.
5 years ago
Charlie and Braden Powell...
Mark Oliver

Charlie and Braden Powell are remembered by those who love them

Those who love Charlie and Braden Powell sat down with Cold's Dave Cawley to talk about what they went through on the day they died.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Former Mexican president calls for bridges, not walls during U of U speech

Former Mexican President Vincente Fox spoke to the crowd about border security and better trade between the U.S. and Mexico.
5 years ago
The Utah Legislature has passed a plan to allow political candidates and elected officials to pay f...
Associated Press

Utah Legislature approves using campaign funds for childcare

The Utah Legislature has passed a plan to allow political candidates and elected officials to pay for childcare with campaign contributions.
5 years ago
Lauren McCluskey parents challenge review...
Kelli Pierce

U of U has new safety recommendations following McCluskey murder

SALT LAKE CITY — Representatives from the University of Utah and campus police have unveiled 30 safety upgrades following the murder of student athlete Lauren McCluskey on campus last year. Most of the recommendations are aimed at the police department, including hiring more officers, detectives and a victim’s advocate. Chief Dale Brophy says that would […]
5 years ago
#PayOurPolice...
Mark Oliver

Bill to restore police pensions passes Senate Committee

A bill that would restore Utah's Public Safety retirement program has passed a Senate Committee hearing, with only one Senator voting against it.
5 years ago
wildfire...
Associated Press

Utah man agrees to pay nearly $400K for 2017 wildfire

A Utah man has agreed to pay nearly $400,000 for an August 2017 wildfire that burned about 75 acres of national forest land north of Salt Lake City.
5 years ago
medicaid...
Associated Press

Plan to remove slavery from Utah constitution passes House

The Utah House of Representatives has unanimously approved removing a provision in the state constitution that allows slavery as punishment for a crime.
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

Popular Los Hermanos burns down in Provo

A fire burned for hours Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday morning at Los Hermanos, a long-time fixture on Center Street and a popular spot for Provo residents and BYU students. The structure is likely a total loss.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City “red tags” apartment complex deemed unsafe

A busy apartment complex in Salt Lake City has been deemed unsafe, and dozens of people are being displaced because of it.
5 years ago
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Adam Mason

Person of Interest identified in Ogden shooting

Police are investigating an Ogden shooting which took place Monday evening that left one person dead and one person injured according to authorities.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Medicaid expansion replacement bill signed by governor

The state’s controversial bill that replaces Prop Three Medicaid expansion is officially signed by Governor Gary Herbert after passing through the Senate by a 22 to 7 vote.
5 years ago
Laurie Holt Mama Bear...
Associated Press

Mother of Utah man freed from Venezuelan jail last year dies

Laurie Holt, a Utah woman who struggled for nearly two years to get her son freed from a Venezuelan jail, died Sunday.
5 years ago
Child getting vaccinated...
Mark Oliver

Unvaccinated teenagers ask how they can get vaccinated without parental consent

The children of anti-vax parents have been going online asking how they can get vaccinated if their parents refuse to give consent.
5 years ago