Utah

South Jordan's water purification system is pictured. (South Jordan City)...
Andrew Gordon

South Jordan taking steps to bring more drinking water to community

Though the water purified at the South Jordan purification facility is drinkable, it will not be distributed to the public at this time.
2 years ago
Alpine School District students sit at computers...
Aimee Cobabe and Kira Hoffelmeyer

Complaint alleges discrimination against Latino students in Alpine School District

An advocacy group alleged that Alpine School District discriminates based on race and income, and diverts money away from Title I schools.
2 years ago
Phill Kiddoo, air pollution control officer for the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control Distr...
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune

What Utah can learn from the monumental effort to reduce dust at Owens Lake

Just a few states away, however, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has spent decades figuring out how to get a handle on its own dangerous sand and salt storms blowing from Owens Lake.
2 years ago
salt lake city shooting...
Mark Jones

SLCPD announce the arrest of alleged shooting suspect Joseph Marquez

Salt Lake City Police announced Wednesday night the arrest of 60-year-old Joseph Marquez who was wanted for questioning in connection to a shooting.
2 years ago
A grant worth $1.46 million has been awarded to Salt Lake County's childcare and early head start c...
Mark Jones

Grant worth $1.46 million awarded to Salt Lake County’s childcare centers

Salt Lake County's childcare centers have received a grant of $1.46 million from the Utah Department of Workforce Service Office of Childcare.
2 years ago
UTA bus and Trax...
Alejandro Lucero

Riverton Mayor says UTA overlooks parts of Utah

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs says UTA does not provide transit options in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County.
2 years ago
Candidates for Utah's Fourth Congressional District. January Walker (left), Darlene McDonald (right...
Lindsay Aerts and Kira Hoffelmeyer

Burgess Owens’ opponents react to him not attending debate

SALT LAKE CITY — Hours after Congress Burgess Owens announced he wouldn’t participate in tonight’s Fourth Congressional District Debate, his opponents are questioning his motives. Democratic challenger, Darlene McDonald, said she’s dismayed at Owens’ explanation for not coming tonight. “We’d known at least for several weeks who the moderators were. And if he had objections […]
2 years ago
The Utah County Clerk Passports and Marriage office is pictured...
Kate Davis

Couples across the world using Utah County Clerk’s Office to get married

Virtual marriage licenses provided through the Utah County Clerk's Passports and Marriages Office allows couples to get married anywhere in the world.
2 years ago
The exterior of Orem High School, in Orem, Utah. This is one of the high schools that would have sp...
Elizabeth Weiler

Orem City residents to vote on separating from Alpine School District

For the first time in history, registered voters of Orem will have the chance to vote on a new Orem City School District.
2 years ago
Congress support for Pell Grants. Burgess owens is pictured speaking...
SAMANTHA HERRERA, LINDSAY AERTS, JESSICA LOWELL AND KIRA HOFFELMEYER

Burgess Owens confirms he will not attend tonight’s debate

Utah Congressman Rep. Burgess Owens did not participate in his primary debate earlier this year and has yet to confirm his appearance at today's debate.
2 years ago
A man is shown at his work from home setup...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

New survey finds that energy costs drove Utahns back into the office

A new survey found that work-from-home setups were abandoned this summer as rising energy costs drove workers back to their offices.
2 years ago
happiness ratings for each state shown on U.S. map...
Elizabeth Weiler

New poll: Is Utah the most unhappy state in the U.S.?

In a new study, all 50 U.S. states were tested for their happiness. Utah ranked in the lower quadrant for many categories.
2 years ago
Dogs chasing wildlife...
Elizabeth Weiler

11 Utahns to be chosen for special hunting permit

Utahns will be able to hunt specific species if they win this wildlife hunting permit. The permit allows a chance unavailable to others.
2 years ago
One of Mono Lake’s iconic tufa formations is pictured on the south shore of the lake in Mono Coun...
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune

The public trust doctrine prevented Mono Lake from drying up. Could it be used to save the Great Salt Lake?

Utah lawmakers have eliminated the legal barriers to these options in recent years, and even set aside a $40 million nest egg this year specifically for the Great Salt Lake that could be tapped for things like leases.
2 years ago
police tape pictured, a married couple in american fork were found dead in their home...
Amie Schaeffer

Body found in Washington County identified

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released a statement identifying the body found on Monday morning as 36-year-old Ivins resident, Lewis Russell.
2 years ago
Candidates for Utah's Fourth Congressional District. Darlene McDonald (left), Rep. Burgess Owens (c...
Curt Gresseth

Utah debates: How Utah’s 4th Congressional District opponents compare on the issues

Ahead of their Oct. 12 debate, here's where candidates for Utah's Fourth Congressional District stand on issues of importance to Utahns.
2 years ago
A van traveling North on I-15 at mile marker 220 rolled multiple times at 6:41 a.m. on October 11, ...
Waverly Golden

Fatal crash in Juab County leaves one dead

A van traveling North on I-15 at mile marker 220 rolled multiple times at 6:41 a.m. on October 11, 2022, ending in a fatal crash.
2 years ago
BIRD provo...
Simone Seikaly

For e-transportation needs in Provo, Bird is the word

Bird Global launched a shared mobility program in Provo over the weekend that offers rentable scooters and e-bikes.
2 years ago
venmo scam...
Simone Seikaly

New scam: borrowing a phone and accessing Venmo

A Smith's employee lost over $1,000 after a stranger borrowed their cell phone and sent themselves money via Venmo.
2 years ago
wildfire in summit county, parleys fire from above...
Adam Small

Teams continue wildfire mitigation work in Parley’s Canyon

Officials said a catastrophic wildfire could send debris into, and cause other problems for, a watershed relied on by nearly 365,000 people.
2 years ago
salt lake city shooting...
Simone Seikaly

Shooting suspect at large in Salt Lake City, one other individual in custody

Police said two men were arguing in a hotel parking lot at 1416 State Street when one shot the other and left on foot
2 years ago
Utah buys more Halloween candy than any other state. (Instacart)...
Amie Schaeffer

Utah has the biggest sweet tooth in US

Nationally, Utahns buy more sweets during the Halloween season than any other state. Peanut M&Ms are the top pick.
2 years ago
A member of the Utah Taxpayers Association weighs in on how Salt Lake County will spend an 85 milli...
Elizabeth Weiler

Voters encouraged to share opinions on new SLC open lands bond.

Registered voters in Salt Lake City will be deciding on the allowance of an $85 million fund towards the city's land.
2 years ago
Photo credit: Spanish Fork PD...
Amie Schaeffer

Garbage truck crashes through Spanish Fork home

A garbage truck crashed into a home in Spanish Fork Tuesday morning.
2 years ago