Utah
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
Mary Richards
Utah lawmaker: Plastic bag bans are anti-business
Park City and Moab passed ordinances outlawing plastic bags at certain stores. Logan is thinking about it. But Rep. Mike McKell says it's anti-business.5 years ago
Mary Richards
In-depth: Parents worry about school closures
Parent and School Community Council Chair Carrie Chalverus, whose two girls attend Bennion, says many kids don’t have advocates to speak up for them.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Oh Baby! Wal-Mart hosting Baby Savings Day Saturday
Retail giant Walmart is having a Baby Savings Day Saturday for all the5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Utah Snowfall hits early morning commuters in Box Elder, Weber, Davis counties
Early snowfall made for a rough start to the Wednesday morning commute, the winter weather made it especially bad for drivers on I-15 and Highway 89 in Weber and Davis counties.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Cold: new evidence suggests Michael Powell lied under oath
New evidence uncovered by Cold's Dave Cawley suggests that Michael Powell repeatedly lied during a 2012 deposition about his brother's life insurance money.5 years ago
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
