Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City approves 13.8 percent tax hike despite mayor's threat to veto
The Salt Lake City Council forged ahead in adopting amendments to next year's budget despite the mayor's threat.
Legislative panel mulls national putative father registry
Should Utah launch a national registry for putative fathers? Should access to adoption records be expanded? The Utah Legislature's Health and Human Services Interim Committee weighed the risks and... Read more »
Harvard study links high air pollution with increased risk of babies born with autism
The first national study of its kind done by the Harvard School of Public Health links high air pollution levels to babies born with autism. That is a concern to the Utah Autism Coalition and... Read more »
New one-of-a-kind printer aims to aid health care process
A new high-tech printer will help make Utah’s medical device and life sciences sectors among the most technologically advanced in the nation. KP Corp. recently invested $4 million in the... Read more »
House GOP stops short of starting impeachment proceedings against Swallow, votes for investigation
House Republicans voted in their caucus Wednesday to call a special legislative session to create a committee to investigate Attorney General John Swallow. Read more »
Lawmakers discuss possible tweaks to controversial school grading law
Members of the Education Interim Committee discussed updates and potential changes to the state's school grading law, which has undergone several changes and generated vocal opposition since its... Read more »
Attorney General John Swallow tells House leaders 'my side of the story'
Embattled Attorney General John Swallow said he shared "my side of the story" Wednesday morning with House conservatives in advance of a three-hour GOP caucus later on impeachment. Read more »
Canyons District sets timeline for superintendent search
The Canyons School Board details nationwide search for new superintendent to replace Superintendent David Doty, who has resigned to join a Utah-based education-reform consulting firm. Read more »
Seven displaced in Salt Lake City apartment fire
An early morning fire at a Salt Lake City apartment left seven occupants temporarily without a place to live. Read more »
Report: Teacher training in U.S. — including some programs in Utah — an 'industry of mediocrity'
In a new national report, the country's colleges and universities have been rated mediocre at preparing teachers for the classroom. Read more »
Man charged with neglecting bedridden wife
A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Read more »
Woman charged with killing dog with insecticide
A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »
Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »
The Road Home to conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign Thursday
Emphasizing that needs of homeless families and individuals respect no season, The Road Home will conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds and awareness about homeless families and... Read more »
Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future
The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »
Ten indicted in multi-state marijuana ring
Ten people, including Utahns, were federally indicted in a major marijuana distribution ring. Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
Report: Changing climate poses severe risks to birds, Utah waterfowl
A new report by the National Wildlife Federation said climate change is the most serious threat birds face this century. The report raises concerns at Utah's Great Salt Lake, a major stop on the... Read more »
Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
Miss Utah USA's bungled interview creates overnight fame, infamy
A bungled question in by Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell lit up the Internet Monday, casting a shadow on anything but those painful 30 seconds on live TV. Read more »
Housing confidence up among builders, but is it a fluke?
Builder confidence has reached a new high of 52, according to the Housing Market Index, released Monday by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. This is the first time since... Read more »
Poverty committee begins trek for solutions
An advisory committee held its first meeting Monday to discuss focus group, education, and social training as some of their goals to end intergenerational poverty in Utah. Read more »
S.L. County to help expand preschool, after-school programs
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams expressed a goal Monday to expand access to preschool and after-school programs for at-risk students. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
After 6-hour standoff, SWAT team finds no one inside West Jordan home
A SWAT team on Monday surrounded the house of a West Jordan man wanted for aggravated sex abuse of a child. The standoff ended with no arrests. Read more »
Attorneys for AG John Swallow say impeachment not warranted
Lawyers for embattled Attorney General John Swallow have sent a letter to the Utah Legislature saying impeachment proceedings against him are unwarranted. Read more »
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Attorney General John Swallow tells House leaders 'my side of the story'
Embattled Attorney General John Swallow said he shared "my side of the story" Wednesday morning with House conservatives in advance of a three-hour GOP caucus later on impeachment. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
Miss Utah USA's bungled interview creates overnight fame, infamy
A bungled question in by Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell lit up the Internet Monday, casting a shadow on anything but those painful 30 seconds on live TV. Read more »
Report: Teacher training in U.S. — including some programs in Utah — an 'industry of mediocrity'
In a new national report, the country's colleges and universities have been rated mediocre at preparing teachers for the classroom. Read more »
Salt Lake City approves 13.8 percent tax hike despite mayor's threat to veto
The Salt Lake City Council forged ahead in adopting amendments to next year's budget despite the mayor's threat to veto, and pushed a proposed property tax increase to $8 million. Read more »
Governor Herbert says he won't change his mind on Snake Valley water sharing agreement
Despite urging by members of the State Water Development Commission, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reiterated Tuesday he will not change his mind and will not sign a controversial water sharing agreement... Read more »
House GOP stops short of starting impeachment proceedings against Swallow, votes for investigation
House Republicans voted in their caucus Wednesday to call a special legislative session to create a committee to investigate Attorney General John Swallow. Read more »
Man charged with neglecting bedridden wife
A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Teen's family apologizes to family of referee he's accused of killing
The family of a 17-year-old accused of punching and killing a soccer referee during a game apologized to the victim's family Friday. The teen pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge Friday. Read more »
Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »
Woman charged with killing dog with insecticide
A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »
Seven displaced in Salt Lake City apartment fire
An early morning fire at a Salt Lake City apartment left seven occupants temporarily without a place to live. Read more »
The Road Home to conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign Thursday
Emphasizing that needs of homeless families and individuals respect no season, The Road Home will conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds and awareness about homeless families and... Read more »
Harvard study links high air pollution with increased risk of babies born with autism
The first national study of its kind done by the Harvard School of Public Health links high air pollution levels to babies born with autism. That is a concern to the Utah Autism Coalition and... Read more »
Housing confidence up among builders, but is it a fluke?
Builder confidence has reached a new high of 52, according to the Housing Market Index, released Monday by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. This is the first time since... Read more »
Report: Changing climate poses severe risks to birds, Utah waterfowl
A new report by the National Wildlife Federation said climate change is the most serious threat birds face this century. The report raises concerns at Utah's Great Salt Lake, a major stop on the... Read more »
Ozone alert issued Tuesday as temperatures climb (+video contest winners)
Ozone alerts were issued for multiple counties along the Wasatch Front as the temperatures started to climb Tuesday with air quality officials asking motorists to reduce travel as much as possible. Read more »
Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future
The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »
Ten indicted in multi-state marijuana ring
Ten people, including Utahns, were federally indicted in a major marijuana distribution ring. Read more »
2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
Lawmakers discuss possible tweaks to controversial school grading law
Members of the Education Interim Committee discussed updates and potential changes to the state's school grading law, which has undergone several changes and generated vocal opposition since its... Read more »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
Attorneys for AG John Swallow say impeachment not warranted
Lawyers for embattled Attorney General John Swallow have sent a letter to the Utah Legislature saying impeachment proceedings against him are unwarranted. Read more »
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