Utah

Iron County Search and Rescue responded to two injured adults Sunday afternoon....
Devin Oldroyd

Iron County SAR conducted an operation to rescue two injured adults Sunday afternoon

Iron County Search and Rescue responded to two adults injured in an ATV accident Sunday afternoon.
2 years ago
A mudslide near MM 201 westbound, west of the Tie Fork Rest Area, has closed one lane on US-6 betwe...
Waverly Golden

Mudslide closes portion of US-6 near mile marker 201 westbound

A mudslide near MP 200, west of the Tie Fork Rest Area, has closed US-6 between Spanish Fork and Helper in both directions. 
2 years ago
Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman...
Chandler Holt

Utah Supreme Court has female majority for the first time ever

With the addition of Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman, the Utah Supreme Court boasts a female majority for the first time in state history. Judge Pohlman was unanimously confirmed by the Utah Senate on Wednesday, August 18.
2 years ago
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By Wayne Sterling and Zoe Sottile, CNN

Injured Utah Little Leaguer has increased face swelling limiting his vision, doctors say

The injured Little League player who fractured his skull after falling from his bunk bed on Monday continues to face challenges in his recovery, including swelling that may block his vision.
2 years ago
Pioneer Park stabbing...
Mark Jones

Suspect in Pioneer Park stabbing is taken into custody

A 30-year-old man was the victim of an alleged Pioneer Park stabbing Friday evening in Salt Lake City, according to Salt Lake City Police. The 21-year-old suspect is in custody,
2 years ago
calls on Sen. Mitt Romney as Harvard's President...
Becky Bruce

After tour of Great Salt Lake, Sen. Romney says feds are here to help

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney took a tour of the Great Salt Lake Friday to look over the situation and how the lake can be saved.
2 years ago
Long lines and heavy traffic are expected at Zion National Park this summer as they prepare for the...
Mark Jones

Search continues in areas of the Virgin River, south of Zion, for missing hiker

A search and rescue mission was conducted Friday at Zion National Park after officials say they were notified of several visitors being swept off their feet by a flash flood.
2 years ago
centerville arson fire...
Simone Seikaly

Charges filed against man accused of setting Centerville home on fire

Charges against the suspect in the Centerville house fire include two counts of aggravated attempted homicide, a first-degree felony.
2 years ago
BYU lunch study...
Alejandro Lucero and Simone Seikaly

Food and friendship, students who love lunch often feel like they belong

A BYU study surveyed 800+ middle schoolers, and researchers said they linked love for lunchtime with a sense of belonging at school.
2 years ago
farmers drought The dried Antelope Island marina at the Great Salt Lake is pictured....
Allie Litzinger and Dan Bammes

Farmers confront grim choices in midst of severe drought

A survey shows many farmers are being forced to leave fields uncultivated, destroy orchards and sell cattle herds due to severe drought.
2 years ago
A transgender flag is pictured in front of the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, ...
Simone Seikaly

Transgender girls can compete in Utah with commission approval after judge pauses ban

Because the ban was put on hold, transgender girls can compete in Utah but only after approval by the School Activity Eligibility Commission.
2 years ago
Utah learning recession...
Adam Small

Inflation limiting school supplies in classrooms

As inflation remains high, many teachers around the state are left looking for a way to fund the need for supplies.
2 years ago
A now hiring sign in an Arby's window.; the Utah employment summary for May showed a slight slowing...
Amie Schaeffer

July’s unemployment remains steady

Utah's July jobs summary shows the state's rate of unemployment has stayed steady for the past 3-month period.
2 years ago
Colorado river management...
SAM METZ and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

Any unilateral action from federal officials would likely move conversations from negotiating tables to courtrooms and delay action even longer.
2 years ago
Salt lake city hit a record number of 100 degree days and the state is close to the all-time highes...
Waverly Golden

Records set for 100 degree days in SLC and flash flood warnings statewide

Salt lake city hit a record number of 100 degree days and the state is close to the all-time highest number of flood warnings statewide.
2 years ago
Autistic brothers drowned...
Mark Jones

Two autistic brothers with ties to Utah drown off Hawaii coast

According to their aunt, two autistic brothers drowned off of the coast of Hawaii on Aug. 11. The boys have family ties to Utah, both their parents were raised here.
2 years ago
A crash involving a couple cars and a UTA bus has closed the intersection of 300 W. and North Templ...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

UPDATE: SLCPD investigating Thursday afternoon crash involving UTA bus

Salt Lake City Police are investigating a crash involving a UTA bus that caused a closure at the intersection of 300 W. and North Temple. 
2 years ago
Romney elections ballot safety...
Lindsay Aerts

Sen. Romney touts safety of Utah elections, says he won’t run for president in 2024

After touring Weber County's vote center, Sen. Romney said he has no doubt that Utah elections are safe and secure.
2 years ago
Taylorsville City Police Department is investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Furt...
Devin Oldroyd

Taylorsville police release details on suspected murder-suicide

Taylorsville City Police Department is investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Further details have been released.
2 years ago
Gov. Cox mental health...
Allie Litzinger

Gov. Cox opens up about past mental heath struggles at press conference

Gov. Cox spoke of a friend's suicide, Utah's high suicide rate, and resources that are available to those experiencing mental health issues.
2 years ago
Layton hospital...
Simone Seikaly

Suspicious package at Intermountain Layton Hospital removed, detonated

According to police, the package was discovered at the Layton hospital around 8:30 a.m., at which time it was removed by security.
2 years ago
A smartphone app called SafeUT is saving lives every single day in the state of Utah, two to be exa...
Waverly Golden

SafeUT helps save lives and keep schools safe

Over 32,000 chats on the SafeUT app were responded to last year and counselors totaled more than 1 million back-and-forth interactions.
2 years ago
poll utah County utah lake algal bloom...
Kate Davis and Elizabeth Weiler

Utah Lake restoration called “unconstitutional” by state agency

The Utah Attorney General's assessment of the development plan for Utah Lake prompted the decision by the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
2 years ago
park city aerial view...
Chris Jacobs and Elizabeth Weiler

Park City Resort introduces paid parking systems

Park City Resort is implementing a paid reservation system for parking this winter.
2 years ago