Salt Lake County

Photo of police presence in Sandy. Sandy police and a SWAT Team are working with the U.S. Marshalls...
Derrick Jones

Fugitive barricaded in Sandy home

Sandy Police Department, including a SWAT team, has responded to the scene to assist.
3 months ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024....
Tammy Kikuchi

$3 million approved for new pedestrian bridge in Sandy

Sandy City is a step closer to getting a pedestrian bridge in the so-called quarry area.
3 months ago
Toddlers dance during play time at Living Water Child Care and Learning Center as center director J...
Kennedy Camarena

Pilot program could turn vacated state-owned Utah properties into child care centers

Senator Luz Escamilla has introduced legislation to aid in the Utah child care crisis by expanding child care center locations.
3 months ago
Unified Fire Authority Vehicle. An underground gas leak in Midvale prompted an evacuation of two ho...
Derrick Jones

No imminent danger in underground gas leak in Midvale says Dominion

United Fire Authority and Dominion Energy have confirmed an underground gas leak in Midvale after reports of a natural gas smell.
4 months ago
Mountain lion sightings prompt safety reminders in Cottonwood Heights...
Derrick Jones

Mountain lion sightings in Cottonwood Heights prompt warning

Cottonwood Heights residents were alerted to mountain lion sightings in the area which prompted a reminder about dangers of cougars.
4 months ago
A FrontRunner train approaches the intersection of 300 North and 490 West that now has a new pedest...
Adam Small

Utah lawmaker requests funding for west side bus service

A Utah lawmaker is asking the state legislature for funding to help create a major public transportation service for residents of Salt Lake County's west side.
4 months ago
Outside The Container Store at Fashion Place Mall. Heavy police presence at the mall has caused an ...
Mariah Maynes

Court documents reveal new details of Fashion Place Mall shooting

Court documents revealed statements and police findings in a recent Fashion Place Mall shooting. They also revealed charges one man faces for his involvement. 
4 months ago
In collaboration with the Salt Lake City International Airport, the Salt Lake City Fire Department ...
SHELBY LOFTON

Salt Lake City Fire Department launches e-bike team at the airport

The airport now has a two-person e-bike squad that responds to medical calls in the terminal six days a week.
4 months ago
Fatal motorcyclist accident in murray-- Two Murray police cars parked next to each other...
Derrick Jones

Fatal collision in Murray claims life of motorcyclist

Murray Police Department says that the man, who was in his 30s, wasn't wearing a helmet.
4 months ago
Teen missing in West Valley City...
Derrick Jones

UPDATE: Missing teen found in West Valley City

13-year-old Daniel Des Losatos has been reported missing in West Valley City and is currently considered at-risk
4 months ago
Democratic Party credits mail-in voting...
Don Brinkerhoff

Proposed bill would change mail-in ballots, Salt Lake County Clerk says ‘there’s no need to change’

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would require voters to ask to receive mail-in ballots. The Salt Lake County Clerk is not so sure.
4 months ago
The Taylorsville, Utah Temple...
Derrick Jones

Church announces open house dates for Taylorsville Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for a public open house at the temple in Taylorsville.
4 months ago
Code blue alert announced for Salt Lake County on January 11, 2024...
Derrick Jones

Salt Lake County announces Code Blue for January 11

Code Blue authorizes emergency shelters to increase their capacity and allows them to expedite certain procedures to get people inside more quickly.
4 months ago
Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, speaks to members of...
Simone Seikaly

Dr. Angela Dunn leaving Salt lake County Health for CDC

Dunn, presently the executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department announced her intent to move on Thursday
4 months ago
A candle is held during the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil in Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City in...
Devin Oldroyd

Code Blue issued in Salt Lake County, emergency shelters available

A Code Blue has been issued in Salt Lake County, and the Salt Lake City Council has released a list of emergency shelters now available.
4 months ago
Cami Hauver, a saltwater aquarist, uses a long stick with a fish on the end to feed sharks at Lovel...
Mariah Maynes

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium announces time capsule competition

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has invited students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades to submit art and essays for a time capsule.
4 months ago
People experiencing homelessness walk in the street near a winter overflow shelter at St. Vincent d...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake County moves into Code Blue, overflow centers open in West Valley, SLC

Under a new Utah law, Code Blue status requires resource centers and service providers to increase their shelter capacity by up to 35%.
4 months ago
Unified Fire Authority Vehicle. An underground gas leak in Midvale prompted an evacuation of two ho...
Aimee Cobabe

Carbon monoxide scare evacuates Smith’s grocery store in Sandy

The store near 103rd South had a carbon monoxide scare on Sunday, making it the third incident at a business or church this winter.
4 months ago
Volunteers assemble meal and snack kits at the Granite Education Foundation's donation and distribu...
SHELBY LOFTON

Foundation that helps students, teachers in need asks for help after break-in

Thousands of dollars worth of toys and clothing for kids in need were stolen from Granite Education Foundation’s donation center
5 months ago
Erin Rider poses for a photo....
Mariah Maynes

Attorney Erin Rider announces campaign for SLCo mayoral election

Erin Rider, a Salt Lake City attorney, has announced a campaign in the 2024 Salt Lake County Mayoral race.
5 months ago
Fatal motorcyclist accident in murray-- Two Murray police cars parked next to each other...
Derrick Jones

Two dead after fatal shooting in Murray

Murray Police responded to multiple calls reporting gunfire in the parking lot of apartment complex. Two dead after fatal shooting in Murray
5 months ago
Eight babies sleep in red stockings at an Intermountain Health NICU....
Mariah Maynes

NICUs at Intermountain Health hospitals get a visit from Santa

Tiny NICU babies and their parents currently at Intermountain Health hospitals had a surprise visit from Santa Claus.
5 months ago
FILE: Salt Lake County Government Center is pictured in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (...
Simone Seikaly

Republican forms exploratory committee for Salt Lake County mayoral race

Erin Rider says there are "politically homeless" Republicans in Salt Lake County that would vote for her for mayor.
5 months ago
PHOTOS: A neighbor's gift to his Cottonwood Heights neighborhood....
Don Brinkerhoff

PHOTOS: A neighbor’s gift to his Cottonwood Heights neighborhood

One Cottonwood Heights neighborhood has over 87,000 lit holiday lights all thanks to the generosity of a few neighbors.
5 months ago