Salt Lake City

Local environmental groups are taking a victory lap now that a medical waste incinerator in North S...
Lindsay Aerts

Stericycle can no longer burn medical waste in SLC, but the fight to stop toxic pollutants may not be over

Local environmental groups are taking a victory lap now that a medical waste incinerator in North Salt Lake belonging to Stericycle, has been shut down.
4 years ago
The family of Zane James reacts to settlement with Cottonwood Heights city....
Mark Jackson

Family of Zane James speaks out after settlement reached with Cottonwood Heights

The family of Zane James, who died after a police altercation in 2018, reached a settlement with the city of Cottonwood Heights over the death.
4 years ago
Cornelis Frederik Bogslag, the missing South Salt Lake man...
Samantha Herrera and Waverly Golden

Anonymous donor offers $50K to help find missing South Salt Lake man

The South Salt Lake Police Department announced an anonymous donor will offer $50K to anyone that provides information that helps locate a missing South Salt Lake man.
4 years ago
A multi-vehicle crash on I-15 kills motorcyclist. Photo Credit: Getty Images...
Amie Schaeffer

Early morning crash on I-15 kills motorcyclist

A crash on I-15 in Salt Lake City resulted in the death of a motorcyclist early Tuesday morning. The victim died at the scene.
4 years ago
SUV Crashes into Famous Footwear in Sugar House....
Waverly Golden

Update: Vehicle crashes into Famous Footwear, leaving four injured

A crash at a Famous Footwear in Sugar House leaves four injured.
4 years ago
The new monuments at This is the place heritage park....
Mark Jackson

This is the Place Heritage Park to unveil monuments for early Black pioneers

This is the Place Heritage Park will unveil a monument dedicated to early Black pioneers on July 22, just in time for Pioneer Day.
4 years ago
Fireworks and sparklers are on display...
Lindsay Aerts

Watch public fireworks instead of lighting your own, says state fire marshal

Fireworks in Utah will be legal to set off in approved areas by July 2, and the state fire marshal asked anyone lighting their own to practice caution.
4 years ago
The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival will make its in-person comeback from July 28 to Aug. 7. Courte...
Devin Oldroyd

The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival is coming back to Salt Lake City

The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival will make its in-person comeback from July 28 to Aug. 7.
4 years ago
Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes a new red panda, Priya, to its Asian Highlands exhibit. Photo credit: Uta...
Devin Oldroyd

Hogle Zoo welcomes new Red Panda in effort to conserve the species

Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes a new red panda, Priya, to its Asian Highlands exhibit. It hopes to breed her with Mow Mow, a red panda currently living there.
4 years ago
Bluffdale could increase taxes to fund fire department...
Waverly Golden

Husband of Bluffdale mayor faces charges threatening city councilman

The husband of the Bluffdale mayor is facing charges in connection to threatening and stalking a political opponent.
4 years ago
Delta Pilots Protest....
Aimee Cobabe

Delta pilots picketing in Salt Lake City and across the country

The Delta pilots said they are trying to put increased pressure on the airline to speed up contract negotiations. Leading in areas such as pay.
4 years ago
A bullet hole in a white wall. The SLCPD urges gun safety practices...
Sam Herrera

SLCPD says an accidental gunshot almost hit an 8-year-old, offers gun safety reminder to community

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department sent out a reminder about gun safety Thursday morning following an incident earlier in the week where a gunshot reportedly traveled through an apartment wall, past an 8-year-old boy. The boy was unharmed but police urged the community to practice gun safety. The SLCPD said […]
4 years ago
The I-80 and I-15 interchange is pictured. Traffic in Utah is expected to be heavy this weekend....
Sam Herrera

UDOT reminds travelers of heavy traffic over the holiday weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Utah Department of Transportation asked travelers to plan for traffic delays. Delays are expected along the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4. The UDOT said travelers should expect the following on Friday: Delays up to […]
4 years ago
Animal Shelter...
Amie Schaeffer

Keeping pets safe during firework season

Salt Lake County Animal Services gives tips to keep pets safe during fireworks to keep them calm and protected.
4 years ago
salt lake city skyline, office space...
Amie Schaeffer

New report shows quality of life for Utahns in decline

A report documenting the quality of life in Utah indicates that it might be in decline. Among the findings include a call for more affordable housing.
4 years ago
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Brigham City....
Mark Jones

Two people injured in Brigham City two-vehicle crash

Brigham City emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that sent two people to the hospital.
4 years ago
Rising temperatures across the country are putting the homeless at risk of heat-related death. Many...
Waverly Golden, Aimee Cobabe

Heat waves bring concerns for heat-related illnesses and the homeless population

Record-breaking heat waves have caused an abundance of heat-related deaths among the homeless.
4 years ago
toddler...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake City Police cancel Amber alert for 11-year-old girl

The abduction reportedly happened in Salt Lake City at 456 North and 1100 West. By early afternoon on Monday, the victim was found in Tooele.
4 years ago
TOPSHOT - Pro-choice activists participate in a "flash-mob" demonstration outside of the US Supreme...
Amie Schaeffer

Roe V. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a six to three decision, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Justice Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer have dissented.  The constitutional right to abortion is no longer a guarantee in the United States.  The decision has been anticipated since a draft of the opinion was leaked by […]
4 years ago
Multiple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints buildings are featured in the photo. The churc...
Michele Rowe

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints looks for ways to reduce water usage across it’s properties

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement today about the steps they are taking to help with the drought.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police Department recently conducted a speed enforcement operation, which resulted i...
Mark Jones

SLCPD issues 96 citations in recent speed enforcement operation

Salt Lake City Police handed out 96 citations to drivers, and issued 18 warnings to other drivers in a recent speed enforcement operation.
4 years ago
Traffic moves through the construction zone for the Bangerter Highway interchange at 12600 South in...
Devin Oldroyd

UDOT warns of on-ramp closures in Salt Lake City and Holladay

UDOT plans to close multiple on-ramps in Holladay and Salt Lake City.
4 years ago
Juneteenth Utah...
MARTHA HARRIS, AMIE SCHAEFFER

Ogden activist hopes Juneteenth will be a time to look ahead

Betty Sawyer with the Ogden chapter of the NAACP has worked for decades to make Juneteenth a recognized holiday.
4 years ago
11-year-old, Dieudonne LeJoto was last seen wearing a green shirt and black shorts.
Photo:SLCPD...
Amie Schaeffer

Update: Child missing in Salt Lake City has been found

Police seek help in finding a child who has gone missing in Salt Lake City.
4 years ago