Salt Lake County
Search for Susan Cox Powell over; West Valley police release documents
Police have called a news conference they say involves "detailed updates" in the Susan Cox Powell investigation.
New city attorney appointed for Salt Lake City
Margaret Plane has been appointed by Mayor Ralph Becker as city attorney for Salt Lake City. Read more »
Man arrested following SWAT standoff
Salt Lake police arrested a man following a three-hour standoff Wednesday night. Read more »
Search for Susan Powell ends in Oregon — and overall search may be done, too
The search for clues into the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell in Oregon ended Thursday. And police say their leads are now exhausted. Read more »
Sorenson Unity Center to host 5th annual fair
The Sorenson Unity Center will host its fifth annual CommUNITY Fair Thursday, May 30 from 4-8 p.m. Read more »
1 killed, 3 injured in separate accidents
Two serious accidents in Salt Lake County on Wednesday night resulted in several serious injuries and one death. Read more »
Flags lowered in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. Gary Herbert authorized the lowering the U.S. and the state flags Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read more »
Magna collision kills 50-year-old car passenger
A 50-year-old woman is dead after the vehicle she was riding in ran a red light and hit another driver, police said. Read more »
West Valley police assure Latino leaders that dismissed cases not tied to racial profiling
Latino leaders and representatives of West Valley City describe meeting on dismissal of narcotics cases as a "constructive" exchange. Both have pledged to help improve community relations. Read more »
Corrections therapist charged with having sex with parolee
A therapist contracted by the Utah Department of Corrections faces a felony charge after police say she had sex with a parolee she was counseling. Read more »
Search for Susan Cox Powell in Oregon reveals no answers
An extensive two-day search of a farm in Oregon brought West Valley police no closer to finding out what happened to Susan Cox Powell. Read more »
Man charged with igniting house with wife, others inside
A man was charged Wednesday with attempted murder after police say he lit a house on fire to kill his wife. Read more »
Man exonerated after 15 years in prison for crime he didn't commit
Kevin Peterson spent 15 years in prison for child sex abuse. Now he has been exonerated and those close to the case are shedding more light on the story. Read more »
Get cool cash this hot summer with ozone video
Residents can earn some cash by creating a 30-second video that is a public service announcement on how to cut down on ozone levels in the summer — Utah's No. 1 air quality problem this time of year. The deadline to enter is... Read more »
Bike safety focus of UTA’s Bike Bonanza
UTA’s annual Bike Bonanza will be held this Friday, May 17, at the Gallivan Plaza. The Bike Bonanza is designed to educate families about bike safety and bicycling as a green transportation... Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. Read more »
Former Park City officer charged with embezzlement
A former Park City police officer and member of the Fraternal Order of Police was charged Wednesday in three separate cases accusing him of embezzling money. Read more »
School officials report on class size reduction
Members of the State Office of Education presented their first report to the Education Interim Committee on the use of state class size reduction funds. Under a new law, schools must account and... Read more »
Swallow headlines spark question: Should Utah attorney general be elected or appointed?
State lawmakers held a lively discussion Wednesday over whether the attorney general in Utah should be appointed or elected. Read more »
Group touts housing tax reform
A national housing advocate claims that changing the way homeowners receive tax benefits from the federal government could help boost revenue in the long run and reduce the number of Americans who... Read more »
Valentine: Too soon to say whether blood alcohol limit should be lowered
Sen. John Valentine, the legislator behind most of the recent changes to Utah's liquor laws, said Wednesday it's too soon to say whether he will sponsor a bill next session lowering the blood... Read more »
Rep. Bishop not ecstatic about military furlough
The Pentagon says budgets cuts will force most of its civilian workforce to take 11 unpaid leave days this year. Read more »
Are the poor represented in government?
A new report published in the American Economic Policy Journal sparked debate about the extent to which the interests of the poor are represented in American government. Read more »
Mitt Romney to live in Utah — at least some of the time
Mitt Romney is once again going to have a home in Utah. But political experts doubt he'll be running for any state office, despite his popularity. Read more »
Mother of 9-year-old found on I-215 cited with misdemeanor
The mother of a 9-year-old boy found riding his bike on I-215 late at night has been cited with reckless endangerment, police said. Read more »
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Search for Susan Cox Powell is over, West Valley police say
After 3 1/2 years, West Valley police have called off the search for Susan Cox Powell. They shared extensive new details about their investigation Monday. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »
XanGo co-founder accuses partners of corporate looting in lawsuit
A co-founder of XanGo paints a picture of a company rife with corporate looting, internal cover-ups and spying in a federal lawsuit. Read more »
Father vows to keep looking for Susan Cox Powell
While West Valley police have closed their active investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance, her father said he is ready to being conducting his own searches. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Mitt Romney to live in Utah — at least some of the time
Mitt Romney is once again going to have a home in Utah. But political experts doubt he'll be running for any state office, despite his popularity. Read more »
Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids
Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »
Man killed in crash on I-215 in North Salt Lake
A 54-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash with two other vehicles on I-215. Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City
Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »
Man accused of abusing teenage boy in park ordered to stand trial
William Estell, who police believe may have been sexually abusing young boys for years, was ordered to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the assault of a 14-year-old boy in a park. Read more »
Tesoro to buy Chevron pipeline near Willard Bay for reduced price
Tesoro has announced it is buying the Chevron pipeline for reduced price of $355 million — down from $400 million — a discount due to the March 18 leak of diesel fuel near Willard Bay. Read more »
Family of man killed in DUI case hopes driver will take responsibility
The family of a man killed by a suspected DUI driver says it doesn't know if the man who stands accused of the crime knows the consequences of his alleged actions. Read more »
Early diagnosis may be key in slowing Alzheimer's epidemic
The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease might be slowed if more people addressed symptoms of mild cognitive decline with a health care professional early on. Read more »
'Count My Vote' Republicans weigh next move on caucus changes
The prominent Republicans behind the group threatening to launch an initiative to give candidates an alternative to the caucus and convention system, are still deciding their next move after the... Read more »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
Ordinance would offer 'second chance' instead of jail for traffic offense
Instead of booking people into jail and impounding their cars for failing to appear in court on low-level traffic offenses, a proposed Salt Lake County ordinance would allow officers to issue... Read more »
Salt Lake County considering mutual commitment registry
The Salt Lake County Council will consider the creation of a mutual commitment registry during its meeting Tuesday. Employers could then use to the registry to extend benefits to partners of unmarried employees. Read more »
Bail decision delayed for doctor accused of killing ex-wife
Attorneys for John Brickman Wall, who is accused of killing his ex-wife, are seeking to have his bail reduced from $1.5 million to $100,000, but decided Monday to argue their case at a future hearing. Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. Read more »
Taylorsville man killed in Wyoming accident
A Taylorsville man died in a one-vehicle crash near Rawlins, Wyo., Sunday morning. Read more »
Midvale Elementary selling bricks of old school as fundraiser
The new Midvale Elementary School stands to benefit from pieces of the old one. People can help build up programs at the new school by buying bricks from the old, now-demolished school on Center... Read more »
Man arrested after police say he hit son with bat
A man was arrested after allegedly chasing his son with a baseball bat and hitting him. Read more »
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