Utah
Mark Oliver
15-year-olds can legally get married in Utah. Is it time that changed?
A lawmaker wants to change the Utah marriage laws that allows kids as young as 15-years-old to get married. Is it the right call?5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Rep. John Curtis drafting a resolution to limit President’s power to declare a national emergency
Rep. John Curtis says that the Democrats' resolution to block President Trump's national emergency ignores the real problem: unchecked Presidential power5 years ago
Mary Richards
Immigrants get the job done in Utah, new report finds
A new survey shows almost 69 percent of Utahns feel immigrants contribute in a positive way to the state's economy and support Hispanic-owned businesses.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Have you heard of Elsagate? Parents raise YouTube Kids concerns
Parents in Utah and all over the country say they no longer know whether to trust YouTube Kids after a scandal becoming known widely as "Elsagate."5 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHUST, Associated Press
Increasing alcohol limits in Utah beer gets Senate support
A proposal to raise low alcohol limits for beer sold at Utah grocery and convenience stores easily got a first nod of approval from the state Senate on Monday, despite opposition from the influential Utah church and a number of local brewers.5 years ago
Associated Press
Bill to ban handheld cellphone use fails at Utah House
Lawmakers were worried that the proposal would be too harsh on drivers without making a large enough difference in safety.5 years ago
Associated Press
Plan to allow autonomous vehicles clears another hurdle
A proposal that would allow autonomous vehicles on Utah roads received unanimous committee approval on Monday and will now proceed to the full senate.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah man pleads not guilty to hate crime attack on Latinos
A Utah man accused of attacking three Latinos at a tire shop after shouting that he wanted to “kill Mexicans” pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Seismologists answer lots of questions about recent earthquakes
“[Small quakes] don’t act as a safety valve. In fact, they do increase the probability of larger earthquakes, a little bit,” said seismologist Jim Pechmann.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Bill to let grocers sell beer with more alcohol gets third reading
Senate Bill 132, which would let grocery and convenience stores sell beer with 4.8 percent alcohol by weight (6 percent by volume) will get a third reading.5 years ago
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
