Eliza Craig
UTA swears in new Executive Director
SALT LAKE CITY — The new Executive Director of Utah Transit Authority, Jay Fox, was sworn in on Wednesday. Jay Fox was sworn in to his new role as Executive Director by UTA’s Board of Trustees. He took the place of Carolyn Gonot who relocated to work with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in […]5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Eliza Craig
UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council will hold special meeting on Thursday to vote on mask order
Tuesday's Salt Lake County Council meeting was a marathon. The council decided they will hold a special session to vote on the mask order.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US shoppers find some groceries scarce due to virus, weather
Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more in recent weeks due to severe weather and the omicron variant.5 years ago
ALEXANDRA JAFFE, COLLEEN LONG and JEFF AMY Associated Press
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
President Biden told a crowd in Atlanta he'd been having quiet conversations with Senators for months about voting legislation.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County Mayor blasts Gov. Cox’s decision on masks in state-run buildings
Salt Lake County mayor responded with harsh words to Governor Cox after the state decided it won't require masks be worn in state-run buildings.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, home COVID-19 will be required to be covered by insurance companies.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Lawmaker says requiring grass during Utah drought makes no sense
A Utah lawmaker proposes a bill that would end requirements from cities and homeowners' associations for installing and maintaining grass during a drought.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Committee working to end “range anxiety” for electric vehicle drivers
A new state committee is working to end the anxiety electric vehicle owners feel when they drive too far from a charging station.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Obama honors late Senate leader as man ‘who got things done’
Former President Barack Obama remembered the late Harry Reid Saturday as a "man who got things done."5 years ago
MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press
Supreme Court skeptical of Biden’s workplace vaccine rule
The six conservative justices of the Supreme Court appeared to view the vaccine requirement as overstepping government authority.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake is a finalist to host the 2024 GOP Convention
GOP convention staffers will visit Salt Lake City to determine its viability. They'll check convention and hotel space, and ease of travel.5 years ago
Dan Bammes and Eliza Craig
Senator Romney, Representative Moore remember chaos and fear during the attack on Jan. 6
"It tears at your heart and brings tears to your eyes," is what Senator Mitt Romney said about the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.5 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
‘I trusted the President’: Jan. 6 rioters in their own words
Facing prison time, many Jan. 6 rioters admit they were wrong to enter the U.S. Capitol and disavow political violence, despite what former President Donald Trump claims in spreading lies about the attack.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Summit aims to save ‘ailing’ Great Salt Lake, protect economy
Speakers at the summit warned that continuing changes to the Great Salt Lake would negatively impact health and the economy.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah Rep. Curtis reflects on US Capitol riot one year later
Rep. John Curtis says there's a lot that isn't known about the Capitol riot, or about the scar it created in Congress.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Wheelchair users face parking plight, Utah lawmaker sees solution
To alleviate parking troubles, Rep. Jeff Stenquist says Utah should further designate some handicapped parking stalls as "wheelchairs only."5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is it time for parents to remove kids from social media?
The Granite School District asks parents to take their children off social media if they can't monitor their kids' use of the apps.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah lawmaker proposes ‘optional’ background check for private gun sales
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah lawmaker wants to change state law so people can have the option to do a background check when they buy or sell a gun with another person. “If you’re a seller of a firearm…you want to make sure that the person you’re selling it to…you can check to make […]5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Salt Lake County releases advisory as omicron surges
As Salt Lake County has reached a new peak in transmission rates, the SLCO Health Department issued a new COVID-19 advisory.5 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
The Jan. 6 committee investigating the violent capitol riot plans televised hearings and a series of reports in the coming month.5 years ago
AP
Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr subpoenaed by NY attorney general
New York’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an investigation into the family's business practices.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Late Sen. Harry Reid to lie in state in US Capitol Rotunda
It was announced Sunday that late Sen. Harry Reid, of Nevada will lie in state in US Capitol Rotunda next week.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmaker hopes to increase penalties for extreme speeders, street racers
The UHP has reported a dramatic rise in extreme speeders during the pandemic. They have issued thousands of tickets in these cases.5 years ago
