Mark Jackson
Mayor Mendenhall, emergency management officials warn of possible mercury found at Fairmont Park pond
Salt Lake Mayor Erin Mendenhall is warning residents who live near Fairmont Park that it is possible that mercury has been found in the park’s pond. In a press conference Wednesday night at Forest Dale Golf Course, Mayor Mendenhall says the park will remain open and the risk for exposure is small, but she asks […]5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Senate President Stuart Adams blames Donovan Mitchell for blowback on attempted Critical Race Theory ban
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams said Jazz Donovan Mitchell is largely the reason there was blowback to legislation banning Critical Race Theory.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Family of slain couple angry after Utah County death penalty decision
The families of Breezy Otteson and Riley Powell said the Utah County prosecutor is prioritizing his personal beliefs by removing the death penalty.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah County attorney will no longer seek death penalty
Utah County Attorney David Leavitt said seeking the death penalty is expensive and that the concept is ineffective as a preventative measure.5 years ago
Becky Bruce, Dan Bammes and Marc Giauque
Two state lawmakers push to end death penalty in Utah
With the lengthy death penalty appeals process in Utah, a state representative and a state senator say it's time to end the prolonged pain for victims' families.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police searching for motive behind alleged double murder-suicide in Millcreek
The investigation into the alleged double murder-suicide in Millcreek continues with police reporting Jacob Andrew Legrande as the suspect.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah House Democrats ‘frustrated’ over COVID-19 surge
Utah House Democrats issued a statement urging the legislature to return power to public health officials.5 years ago
DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press
Virginia is set to remove Richmond’s Lee statue on Wednesday
A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is about to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox walks back doubts on effectiveness of masks
On Friday, Gov. Cox said that he didn't mean to imply masks are not effective, but rather that vaccines are more effective against COVID-19.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Biden deserves credit for successful withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Utah Dem
President Joe Biden deserves credit for a successful withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war, said former Utah Senate Minority Leader Scott Howell.5 years ago
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Supreme Court denies request to stop Texas 6-week abortion ban, with John Roberts and liberals dissenting
The Supreme Court formally denied a request from Texas abortion providers to freeze a state law that bars abortions after six weeks. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Trends found from COVID-19 sewage samples across Utah
Health analysts in Utah say they have reason to worry about Utah’s upcoming COVID-19 situation with data found in sewage.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Requests for COVID-19 tests jump, leading to long wait in line
The number of people who want COVID-19 tests has almost doubled said health officials. The beginning of school could be one reason.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Interpreter in US still struggling to rescue family in Afghanistan
An interpreter from Afghanistan who worked alongside US soldiers says his family remains stranded in Kabul after the last American flights left.5 years ago
Boyd Matheson
Opinion: Executive orders show Congress needs to take back its authority
On the court cases involving immigration, oil and gas leasing and an extension on the federal eviction moratorium, the Biden administration went down swinging.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
COVID-19 in Sanpete County Jail: over two dozen inmates test positive
A COVID-19 outbreak in the Sanpete County Jail is accounting for over two dozen inmates testing positive while family is concerned for their pain management.5 years ago
Devan Cole, CNN
Romney: US potentially leaving Americans and Afghan allies in Afghanistan after withdrawal ‘a moral stain’
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Sunday that if American citizens and Afghan allies are left in Afghanistan following the planned withdrawal of US troops there this week that would represent "a moral stain" on the US.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Biden: Another attack likely, pledges more strikes on IS
President Biden pledges more strikes on IS.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Pleasant Grove officials provide update on boil order
Pleasant Grove provides an update on boil order5 years ago
Barbara Starr and Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Two ‘high profile’ ISIS targets in Afghanistan killed in US drone strike, Pentagon says
The ISIS-K planner targeted by a US drone strike in Afghanistan was believed to be "associated with potential future attacks at the airport," a US defense official said.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered to honor Utah marine killed in Afghanistan
Utah resident Taylor Hoover was one of 13 US Marines killed Thursday in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags will remain lowered through August 31.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
VA of Salt Lake City increasing outreach to vets in the wake of Afghanistan attack
The attacks in Afghanistan could trigger mental health issues for vets.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
State school board reviewing conservative member’s pride-flag post
Democrats called for the resignation of a state school board member who shared a photo criticizing the presence of a pride flag in a seminary building.5 years ago
