Utah
Associated Press
Funeral Saturday for mom of man freed from Venezuela jail
A public funeral is scheduled Saturday to remember the life of a Utah woman who spent nearly two years pushing to get her son freed from a Venezuelan jail.5 years ago
Todd Fooks
Lehi raises age to purchase or possess tobacco from 19 to 21
Lehi is raising the age to be able to purchase or possess tobacco from 19 to 21 in a unanimous vote from the City Council.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
North Ogden City Council meeting evacuated due to shooting threat
The North Ogden City Council meeting had to be evacuated after a man called police threatening to shoot up the building.5 years ago
Mary Richards
SLCC students learn their tax documents were lost
Thousands of SLCC students are learning that their tax documents got lost in the mail, but officials say they are confident there is no threat of ID theft.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Charlie and Braden Powell are remembered by those who love them
Those who love Charlie and Braden Powell sat down with Cold's Dave Cawley to talk about what they went through on the day they died.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Former Mexican president calls for bridges, not walls during U of U speech
Former Mexican President Vincente Fox spoke to the crowd about border security and better trade between the U.S. and Mexico.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah Legislature approves using campaign funds for childcare
The Utah Legislature has passed a plan to allow political candidates and elected officials to pay for childcare with campaign contributions.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
U of U has new safety recommendations following McCluskey murder
SALT LAKE CITY — Representatives from the University of Utah and campus police have unveiled 30 safety upgrades following the murder of student athlete Lauren McCluskey on campus last year. Most of the recommendations are aimed at the police department, including hiring more officers, detectives and a victim’s advocate. Chief Dale Brophy says that would […]5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Bill to restore police pensions passes Senate Committee
A bill that would restore Utah's Public Safety retirement program has passed a Senate Committee hearing, with only one Senator voting against it.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah man agrees to pay nearly $400K for 2017 wildfire
A Utah man has agreed to pay nearly $400,000 for an August 2017 wildfire that burned about 75 acres of national forest land north of Salt Lake City.5 years ago
Associated Press
Plan to remove slavery from Utah constitution passes House
The Utah House of Representatives has unanimously approved removing a provision in the state constitution that allows slavery as punishment for a crime.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Popular Los Hermanos burns down in Provo
A fire burned for hours Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday morning at Los Hermanos, a long-time fixture on Center Street and a popular spot for Provo residents and BYU students. The structure is likely a total loss.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake City “red tags” apartment complex deemed unsafe
A busy apartment complex in Salt Lake City has been deemed unsafe, and dozens of people are being displaced because of it.5 years ago
Adam Mason
Person of Interest identified in Ogden shooting
Police are investigating an Ogden shooting which took place Monday evening that left one person dead and one person injured according to authorities.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Medicaid expansion replacement bill signed by governor
The state’s controversial bill that replaces Prop Three Medicaid expansion is officially signed by Governor Gary Herbert after passing through the Senate by a 22 to 7 vote.5 years ago
Associated Press
Mother of Utah man freed from Venezuelan jail last year dies
Laurie Holt, a Utah woman who struggled for nearly two years to get her son freed from a Venezuelan jail, died Sunday.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Unvaccinated teenagers ask how they can get vaccinated without parental consent
The children of anti-vax parents have been going online asking how they can get vaccinated if their parents refuse to give consent.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Snowmobiler’s death puts spotlight on avalanche danger
CHALK CREEK, UINTA MOUNTAINS – Jason Lyman was snowmobiling with friends on Saturday when an avalanche at least six feet deep and 500 feet wide crashed down the mountain. He tried to move out of the way but was trapped. One of his friends had lost his probe, which means it took almost an hour […]5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Snowmobiler killed in avalanche
Snowmobiler Jason Lyman was trapped beneath the snow for roughly 30 minutes. Two fellow riders dug him out and administered CPR, but Lyman died of injuries.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
National Guard helicopters train in downtown Salt Lake
Gusty winds were a challenge for Utah National Guard Blackhawk and Lakota helicopters from the 211th Aviation Group training in Salt Lake City.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Anonymous man pays 12-person dinner bill at Bandit’s Grill and Bar
What started as a typical night out with friends at a restaurant in Cottonwood Heights, turned out to be a night one group of friends won't forget.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
McAdams targeted for 2020 Republican takeover
Republicans say they are targeting the 4th District seat now held by Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, in a push to take back the House in 2020.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Should more state money help the 2020 US Census?
If Utah State Lawmakers want an accurate count during the 2020 Census they might have to spend some state money for it.5 years ago
