Salt Lake County
Complicated case involving death of SL woman becomes more complex
The ongoing dispute between the estate of a SL scientist found dead has become further entangled.
The 4-year-old only had a first name — Kareen.
A growing number of Americans is contributing to the overconsumption of soft drinks, an issue experts believe is...
UDOT opens first stretch of Mountain View Corridor
Herriman and Riverton residents gathered Saturday at Foothills Park to celebrate the opening of two miles of the new Mountain View Corridor. Read more »
Growing pains: Rate of young men struggling in careers alarmingly higher than for young women (+video)
More young adults — especially men — are delaying marriage and staying in their parents' homes. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of young adults living at home rose from 4.7 million to... Read more »
Perfect day for a walk in the park
SALT LAKE CITY — Pedestrians take advantage of the nice summer-like weather by taking a walk in Sugarhouse Park with their dogs. The Wasatch Front can expect temperatures in the upper... Read more »
Students take part in jog-a-thon to help buy animals for impoverished nations
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School took part in a jog-a-thon Friday to help raise money to buy livestock for economically developing nations. The... Read more »
UDOT and Jordan School District both file suits over property dispute
HERRIMAN — One day after being named in a lawsuit by the Jordan School District Board of Education, the Utah Department of Transportation responded in kind on Friday with a suit of its own, condemning district property for the... Read more »
Summer wildfire risk high, experts urge caution with firearms, fireworks
The road was closed to allow firefighters to get ahead of the fire that was about 20 percent contained by noon Friday. It was the third fire in two days in the area, and officials said all were... Read more »
West Jordan City Council considering property tax increase
WEST JORDAN — Residents could see their first property tax increase in nearly 25 years as city leaders run out of options on how to address the needs of a growing population amid dwindling revenue. The City Council is... Read more »
Pride festival this weekend in downtown Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — The 2012 Utah Pride Festival has expanded its downtown footprint this weekend with vendors and entertainment options, in addition to the annual Sunday morning parade. The three-day lesbian, gay, bisexual and... Read more »
Economic index for Utah declines slightly in May
The Utah Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator, remained above growth neutral 50.0 in May. Read more »
Walk-a-thon to help transplant recipient
SALT LAKE CITY — A walk-a-thon will be held June 16 on to help raise money for 52-year-old Uina Vakapuna of North Salt Lake, who received a lifesaving kidney transplant 17 months ago. The mother of eight is grateful to... Read more »
Tuesday's rare transit of Venus won't be seen again for 105 years
The solar eclipse has come and gone, but another solar extravaganza is about to happen. On Tuesday, June 5, people on much of the globe, including Utah, will be able to observe an extremely rare... Read more »
Audience Participation Rodeo looking for people to become part of the show
People have the chance to be part of show at the upcoming The Western Stampede West Jordan Independence Day Festival. Read more »
Sandy Animal Services to host license and rabies clinics
Sandy Animal Services will host several license and rabies clinics throughout the summer, where a veterinarian will provide check-ups, vaccinations and licensing at discounted rates. Read more »
Gail Miller gets engaged to Salt Lake attorney
Gail Miller, local businesswoman and widow of the late Larry H. Miller, is engaged to Kim R. Wilson, a lawyer who got his start milking cows in Preston, Idaho. Read more »
Registered sex offender charged with unlawful contact with 13-year-old
A man on the state sex offender registry has been charged in 3rd District Court for having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Read more »
Plane crash victims identified
KANAB — The names of four men killed in a plane crash in a remote area of Kane County on Tuesday have been released. Kane County Emergency Services manager Alan Alldredge posted on the... Read more »
2 moose on the loose cause traffic jam in Parley's
PARLEY'S CANYON — A mother moose and her calf caused a big traffic jam on I-80 Thursday when the animals were unable to get into the back country on their own. About 7 p.m., the Utah... Read more »
About Utah: Dr. Chase Peterson knows how to tell a story
To anyone who has ever had a conversation with Dr. Chase Peterson — the former president of the University of Utah, noted physician, one-time dean of admissions at Harvard and, perhaps most... Read more »
Jordan school board sues UDOT for $4 million
The Jordan Board of Education is suing the Utah Department of Transportation for $4 million in compensation for land being used by UDOT in its Mountain View Corridor project. Read more »
Graduating seniors celebrate through the night at school-sponsored parties
It's graduation season. And that means grad parties are in full swing. Read more »
Photos: Zoo, scientists hopeful elephant will have another calf on the way.
SALT LAKE CITY — An elephant mom who resides with her baby at Hogle Zoo hopefully will have another one on the way. German veterinary scientists artificially inseminated the zoo's African... Read more »
University of Utah tech team heading to White House
Sometimes great big ideas come from really small — make that microscopic — materials. Read more »
Salt Lake County home sales rise in April
Sales of previously owned homes and condominiums in Salt Lake County increased 17 percent in April. In addition, the median price of homes sold in April increased to $193,000, up 4 percent compared... Read more »
Herbert signs executive order reducing idling for state fleet
Gov. Gary Herbert is putting the brakes on idling by signing the Reduction of Automotive Idling Executive Order, requiring all state vehicles to shut down whenever they’re idling for more... Read more »
Poll shows Utahns think Legislature's land grab lawsuit is not worth the tax dollars
A new poll commissioned by Republican environmentalists shows 63 percent of Utahns believe the Legislature's lawsuit demanding the federal government turn over control of 30 million acres... Read more »
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Gail Miller gets engaged to Salt Lake attorney
Gail Miller, local businesswoman and widow of the late Larry H. Miller, is engaged to Kim R. Wilson, a lawyer who got his start milking cows in Preston, Idaho. Read more »
Growing pains: Rate of young men struggling in careers alarmingly higher than for young women (+video)
More young adults — especially men — are delaying marriage and staying in their parents' homes. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of young adults living at home rose from 4.7 million to... Read more »
Family at first sight: Girl with Down syndrome has instant bond in adoptive Utah home
The 4-year-old only had a first name — Kareen. Read more »
Plane crash victims identified
KANAB — The names of four men killed in a plane crash in a remote area of Kane County on Tuesday have been released. Kane County Emergency Services manager Alan Alldredge posted on the... Read more »
Complicated case involving death of Salt Lake woman becomes more complex
The ongoing dispute between the estate of a Salt Lake scientist found dead in her bathtub, her ex-husband and the couple's children has become further entangled in court proceedings. Read more »
Tuesday's rare transit of Venus won't be seen again for 105 years
The solar eclipse has come and gone, but another solar extravaganza is about to happen. On Tuesday, June 5, people on much of the globe, including Utah, will be able to observe an extremely rare... Read more »
Make it a small: N.Y.'s ban on large sodas likely won't take in Utah
A growing number of Americans is contributing to the overconsumption of soft drinks, an issue experts believe is making people fat. Read more »
Cottonwood High School football coach Josh Lyman resigns
Cottonwood High School football coach Josh Lyman resigned Wednesday as a coach and teacher. Read more »
Summer wildfire risk high, experts urge caution with firearms, fireworks
The road was closed to allow firefighters to get ahead of the fire that was about 20 percent contained by noon Friday. It was the third fire in two days in the area, and officials said all were... Read more »
KSL-TV welcomes 2 new anchors, new format
KSL-TV welcomes Dave McCann and Mike Headrick to its news team on Tuesday. It will also introduce a new format to its Utah audience. Read more »
Utah woman adopted as baby faces deportation to India, despite no connections there
Attorneys are scrambling to find a way to prevent the deportation of a woman who was adopted from an orphanage in India as a 3-month-old baby following a determination by the 10th U.S. Circuit... Read more »
About Utah: Dr. Chase Peterson knows how to tell a story
To anyone who has ever had a conversation with Dr. Chase Peterson — the former president of the University of Utah, noted physician, one-time dean of admissions at Harvard and, perhaps most... Read more »
Pride festival this weekend in downtown Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — The 2012 Utah Pride Festival has expanded its downtown footprint this weekend with vendors and entertainment options, in addition to the annual Sunday morning parade. The three-day lesbian, gay, bisexual... Read more »
Registered sex offender charged with unlawful contact with 13-year-old
A man on the state sex offender registry has been charged in 3rd District Court for having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Read more »
Graduating seniors celebrate through the night at school-sponsored parties
It's graduation season. And that means grad parties are in full swing. Read more »
Rep. Jim Matheson favors getting rid of Utah political caucus system
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Jim Matheson favors doing away with Utah's political caucus system for selecting candidates because he says extreme party factions have too much influence on the... Read more »
UDOT and Jordan School District both file suits over property dispute
HERRIMAN — One day after being named in a lawsuit by the Jordan School District Board of Education, the Utah Department of Transportation responded in kind on Friday with a suit of its own, condemning district property for the... Read more »
New Hogle Zoo 'Rocky Shores' exhibit set to open Friday, June 1st
Hogle Zoo's newest residents were getting comfortable in their surroundings a day before their new exhibit is opened to the public. Read more »
UDOT opens first stretch of Mountain View Corridor
Herriman and Riverton residents gathered Saturday at Foothills Park to celebrate the opening of two miles of the new Mountain View Corridor. Read more »
Investigators focus on stains in car of dead woman's ex-husband
While Salt Lake police have been silent about their investigation into the death of 49-year-old scientist Uta von Schwedler, a newly released search warrant shows detectives are still actively investigating the case and are treating... Read more »
Students take part in jog-a-thon to help buy animals for impoverished nations
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School took part in a jog-a-thon Friday to help raise money to buy livestock for economically developing nations. The... Read more »
Four people killed in plane crash in Kane County; brings year total to 13
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a remote area of Kane County Tuesday, killing all four people on board. Read more »
2 moose on the loose cause traffic jam in Parley's
PARLEY'S CANYON — A mother moose and her calf caused a big traffic jam on I-80 Thursday when the animals were unable to get into the back country on their own. About 7 p.m., the Utah... Read more »
Four killed in plane crash near St. George airport
Four people died when a single-engine Cessna crashed near the St. George Municipal Airport early Saturday morning. Read more »
University of Utah tech team heading to White House
Sometimes great big ideas come from really small — make that microscopic — materials. Read more »
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