Utah
Police seeking three people who attacked 87-year-old Millcreek woman in her home
Police are looking for two men and a woman who attacked an 87-year-old woman in her home as she was sleeping Sunday. Read more »
Environmental groups, tribes protest nuclear power plant along Green River
Environmental groups and Native American tribes gathered Saturday at the site of a proposed nuclear power plant to protest its location and plans to divert water from the Green River. Read more »
Salt Lake police seize vehicle believed to be involved in high-speed chase
Unified Police have seized a vehicle believed to be involved in a high-speed chase, but authorities are still seeking the driver, who they say is a fugitive and could be armed. Read more »
Trooper injured in I-15 accident in Kaysville
A Utah Department of Public Safety trooper was injured Sunday morning when a car veered into the median on I-15 and rear-ended his patrol car. Read more »
Rare annular solar eclipse over Utah Sunday night
SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns will have a rare chance to view an annular eclipse of the sun Sunday night, the country's first total solar eclipse in 18 years. Experts say the best spot to view... Read more »
Local Boy Scout district sponsored bi-annual Duty to God hike
The Red Butte district of the Boy Scouts of America sponsored its bi-annual Duty to God hike Saturday. The hike was a walking tour through downtown Salt Lake City, giving scouts an opportunity to... Read more »
Fierce and faithful: the righteous life of Cathy Stokes
Stokes' willingness to speak her mind has shaped her career, her relationships and her faith. In Chicago or Salt Lake City, as a public health professional or a volunteer, within her LDS... Read more »
New section of Mountain View Corridor to open
In a few weeks, a stretch of the Mountain View Corridor will be open to drivers, which will help ease traffic congestion. Read more »
Today's eclipse a rare Kanarraville is Utah's eclipse ground zero
The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire." Read more »
Orem complex at war over bird droppings Blast the nests but not the eggs and babies, law says
A condominium complex in Orem is fighting back against an invasion of birds that are dropping too many, uh, droppings in the area. Read more »
Preparation key for wildfire safety in Salt Lake foothills
A drier-than-normal wet season could mean a hotter-than-normal wildfire season in Utah this year. Read more »
A tradition of art: Festival showcases diversity
In its 27th year, the Living Traditions Festival promises to showcase even more of the city's diverse ethnic communities. Read more »
News Analysis: 'Greedy businesses' and the 'living wage': popular policies, disputed outcomes
If politics make strange bedfellows, Ann Coulter and ACORN are among the strangest. A feisty conservative, Coulter writes red-meat books with titles like "If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be... Read more »
Three fatal crashes across state, UHP reports
Three people were killed Friday and Saturday in fatal incidents across the state, the Utah Highway Patrol reported. Read more »
Is early morning P.E. the answer to better student performance?
Some state representatives are trying to get schoolchildren more physically active as they move to improve health and school test scores. Read more »
Salem Hills students to represent Utah at Envirothon
SALEM, Utah County — Salem Hills High School students McKay Trotter, McKenna Jaussi, Bryece Trotter, Elizabeth Haun and McCrea Malkovich won the opportunity to represent Utah at the Canon Envirothon in Pennsylvania this summer. Read more »
Biologists sending out wolf calls to locate possible wolf pack in Diamond Fork Canyon
Numerous sightings of what might be a pack of wild wolves have drawn the attention of wildlife experts to Diamond Fork Canyon in the mountains east of here. Read more »
Man, 21, shot and killed at party in Murray
MURRAY — Jennifer Sorensen doesn't remember what she was dreaming about Friday night. But she remembers what woke her up. "I heard two, and it was boom! It was just loud," Sorensen said... Read more »
Police seeking man involved in shooting, high-speed chase in Salt Lake County
KEARNS — Police are seeking a possibly armed fugitive who allegedly tried to run over officers before leading them on a high-speed chase early Saturday. Unified police officers noticed a... Read more »
Websites shine light on charities
Intelligent charitable giving isn't a new idea, but at no point in history have everyday people had access to such sophisticated tools to make sure money is put to best use. Read more »
Road work in Nine Mile Canyon yields new archaeological finds
At least a dozen previously undiscovered ancient sites have been unearthed during the reconstruction of the Nine Mile Canyon Road. Crews have been working together with archaeologists to document... Read more »
Riverton community comes together to help teen paralyzed in freak accident
A Riverton community joined together to provide Kendra Muller with a new wheelchair friendly bathroom. Muller was paralyzed last year in an accident. Read more »
Preparation key for wildfire safety in Salt Lake foothills
The Salt Lake City Fire Department is warning homeowners and residents in "urban interface areas" like the foothills to be especially mindful of the fire danger given the recent dry winter. Read more »
Josh Romney trying to show voters 'lighter side' of his father on campaign trail
Mitt Romney's son Josh talks about his father, family and life as he supports his father's bid to win the 2012 presidential election. Read more »
Rains help firefighting efforts in Tooele County
Rain is helping firefighters contain a wildfire in Tooele County that has burnt more than 1,000 acres. Read more »
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Rare annular solar eclipse over Utah Sunday night
SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns will have a rare chance to view an annular eclipse of the sun Sunday night, the country's first total solar eclipse in 18 years. Experts say the best spot to... Read more »
Fierce and faithful: the righteous life of Cathy Stokes
Stokes' willingness to speak her mind has shaped her career, her relationships and her faith. In Chicago or Salt Lake City, as a public health professional or a volunteer, within her LDS... Read more »
News Analysis: 'Greedy businesses' and the 'living wage': popular policies, disputed outcomes
If politics make strange bedfellows, Ann Coulter and ACORN are among the strangest. A feisty conservative, Coulter writes red-meat books with titles like "If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be... Read more »
Provo neighbors have mixed views on proposed MTC building
The Pine View neighborhood sits in the heart of many things that make Provo what it is and Evans calls it a "gem" of the city. The LDS temple is to the east. BYU's Lavell Edwards Stadium and... Read more »
See which Utah county has the most children
When it comes to children, not all counties are the same. Some have more, while others don't. The following is a list each county in Utah ranked based on the percentage of the population that are... Read more »
Today's eclipse a rare Kanarraville is Utah's eclipse ground zero
The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire." Read more »
Road work in Nine Mile Canyon yields new archaeological finds
At least a dozen previously undiscovered ancient sites have been unearthed during the reconstruction of the Nine Mile Canyon Road. Crews have been working together with archaeologists to document... Read more »
Utah is the 'Sweet Spot' for Sunday's eclipse
Several Utah cities and towns are expecting crowds of people coming out to view a rare solar eclipse on Sunday. Read more »
Josh Romney trying to show voters 'lighter side' of his father on campaign trail
Mitt Romney's son Josh talks about his father, family and life as he supports his father's bid to win the 2012 presidential election. Read more »
Jay Leno previews new Donny Osmond show — CSI: Provo
Donny Osmond and Jay Leno spoofed recently canceled CSI: Miami on "The Tonight Show." Read more »
Steven Powell 'got what he deserved,' family of Susan Powell says
Denise Cox, the sister of missing Utah mother Susan Cox Powell, believes Steven Powell "got what he deserved." Powell, 62, was convicted Wednesday on all 14 counts of voyeurism for which he was... Read more »
Biologists sending out wolf calls to locate possible wolf pack in Diamond Fork Canyon
Numerous sightings of what might be a pack of wild wolves have drawn the attention of wildlife experts to Diamond Fork Canyon in the mountains east of here. Read more »
Salt Lake police seize vehicle believed to be involved in high-speed chase
Unified Police have seized a vehicle believed to be involved in a high-speed chase, but authorities are still seeking the driver, who they say is a fugitive and could be armed. Read more »
Soda ban threatens Davis High School programs
Student programs may be in jeopardy after Davis High School was forced to shut down its soda vending machines. Read more »
New apartments, development poised to reshape Sugar House
The Sugar House business district is on the cusp of major changes, thanks to new housing and development projects planned or under way. The private investment projected for the next five years is... Read more »
BYU researcher taking look at profanity in books for youth
In popular youth-targeted literature, the characters who swear are the cool, rich kids, according to a new study. Read more »
Trooper injured in I-15 accident in Kaysville
A Utah Department of Public Safety trooper was injured Sunday morning when a car veered into the median on I-15 and rear-ended his patrol car. Read more »
Orrin Hatch continues to rebuff Dan Liljenquist's calls for TV debate
U.S. Senate candidate Dan Liljenquist renewed his call this week for televised debates with Sen. Orrin Hatch before next month's Republican primary election. But the longtime senator refuses... Read more »
Utahns prepare eclipse events
Read more: Utah is the "Sweet Spot" for Sunday's eclipse If the skies stay clear, millions of people in Utah will have a chance to see an eclipse of the sun early Sunday evening. People and... Read more »
Rare eclipse draws crowds of thousands across Utah
The overcast horizon made the crowd gathered Sunday evening at the Gateway anxious whether they would get a good glimpse of the rare annular solar eclipse. Read more »
Judge overturns key piece of Utah anti-pornography law
A federal judge overturned a key portion of a Utah law designed to limit children's access to pornography. Read more »
Orem complex at war over bird droppings Blast the nests but not the eggs and babies, law says
A condominium complex in Orem is fighting back against an invasion of birds that are dropping too many, uh, droppings in the area. Read more »
How has Mormonism shaped Mitt Romney's leadership style?
The Washington Post has launched a series of stories by LDS writers and academics aimed at explaining how Mitt Romney's leadership style has been shaped by his experiences as a lay leader in The... Read more »
New section of Mountain View Corridor to open
In a few weeks, a stretch of the Mountain View Corridor will be open to drivers, which will help ease traffic congestion. Read more »
Three fatal crashes across state, UHP reports
Three people were killed Friday and Saturday in fatal incidents across the state, the Utah Highway Patrol reported. Read more »
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