Associated Press
Utah lawmakers floating idea of splitting Salt Lake County
Elected officials in southwest Salt Lake County are floating the idea of splitting the county without a majority vote from the area they’d leave behind.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Shireen Ghorbani elected to Salt Lake County Council
Former congressional candidate Shireen Ghorbani was elected to the Salt Lake County Council in a special election held to fill Jenny Wilson's vacant seat.8 years ago
Mark Jackson
Wasatch Co. ‘warrant-free day’ considered success
The Wasatch Co. Sheriff's Office says a "warrant-free" day, where residents with some minor warrants could settle up without facing arrest, was a success.8 years ago
Mark Jackson and Todd Fooks
Idaho police officer dead after Layton shooting
Layton police say Blaine Reed, 35, is the man who burst into a home uninvited to confront the homeowner about an alleged relationship.8 years ago
JOE McDONALD, Associated Press
China bars millions from travel for ‘social credit’ offenses
Some 5.5 million people were barred from buying train tickets, according to the National Public Credit Information Center. In an annual report, it said 128 people were blocked from leaving China because they were behind on their taxes.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Proposed bill would ban conversion therapy for Utah’s kids
Supporters of the bill and members of the LGBTQ community say conversion therapy isn’t just unethical, it doesn’t even work.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Two gun control bills, including “Lauren’s Law,” stall in committee
Two gun control bills survived their committee hearings Wednesday, but two others — including one named for gun violence victim Lauren McClusky — stalled.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Utah legislator considering a moratorium on fluoride in drinking water
After a malfunctioning fluoride pump caused serious health problems across Sandy, Rep. Steve Handy is considering taking it out of our water altogether.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Hate crimes law passes Senate committee, heads to full vote
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee has unanimously passed an updated hate crimes bill following more than an hour of emotional testimony on Capitol Hill, with many testifying about their experiences with bigotry. The law would allow judges to imposes harsher penalties if the victim was targeted […]8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Fake news warning: The “48-hour challenge” is a hoax
A hoax warning people of the "48-hour challenge" has gone viral online - but Snopes.com says there's not a single proven incidence of anyone actually doing it.8 years ago
Associated Press
Proposed abortion ban at 18 weeks narrowly passes committee
A Utah legislative proposal that would ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation has narrowly passed out of a House committee.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah lawmaker: Plastic bag bans are anti-business
Park City and Moab passed ordinances outlawing plastic bags at certain stores. Logan is thinking about it. But Rep. Mike McKell says it's anti-business.8 years ago
HAU DINH, Associated Press
Kim or Trump? Hanoi barber offers leaders’ hairdos for free
As the summit frenzy shakes Hanoi, hairdresser Le Tuan Duong has joined in, offering free Trump or Kim hairstyles to about a dozen customers.8 years ago
Associated Press
Lawmaker changes abortion-ban proposal from 15 to 18 weeks
A Utah lawmaker wants to ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, a change to a proposal that originally would have banned the procedure after 15 weeks.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Call to action: Register your cell phone with Reverse 9-1-1
Only about 50 phones in Sandy were registered to receive Reverse 9-1-1 alerts when the water crisis hit. Sign up so that, next time, you're warned.8 years ago
Associated Press
Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to declare emergency
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a border wall.8 years ago
JUANA SUMMERS, Associated Press
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
"Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump," the 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist said in an email to supporters. "Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice."8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Rep. Logan Wilde defends bill that would limit city’s powers to restrict zoning for gravel pits
Rep. Logan Wilde defends his law, HB 288, which would limit cities's ability to dictate where gravel pits can and cannot operate.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Marijuana industry should be free to use banks, says Ben McAdams
Banks working with the legalized marijuana industry risk being prosecuted for money laundering. Rep. Ben McAdams says that needs to change.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Sandy residents go door to door to gather tap water samples
SANDY-A day after a “no drink order” was lifted in Sandy, close to a hundred volunteers hit the streets to collect samples from their neighbors taps. The city plans on testing the water to give residents peace of mind, according to Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton. The city was heavily criticized for waiting a week before […]8 years ago
ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated Press
DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
In the nation's capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. That's why Washington activists have to get creative. There's an ethos of performative prankster-style protest wired into the District of Columbia's history, dating back decades.8 years ago
Associated Press
Spiral sculpture graces front of new courthouse in Provo
A towering steel spiral structure that sits in front of the new state courthouse in Provo is the work of an Arizona artist who says he wanted a light and airy piece of art to contrast the courthouse.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
In case you missed it: our Red Flag Laws Forum
State representatives, gun rights advocates, public health professionals and others came together Wednesday evening for a town hall-style panel discussion.8 years ago
