Salt Lake County

Salt Lake veterans hospital to test next generation of prosthetic limbs

Doctors in Salt Lake will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands

Artists, students team up for chalk creation

Brothers Jared and Dan Nielsen helped create an 8-by-20-foot chalk art mural of current pop culture characters with the help of several students at the Salt Lake Arts Academy. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Health Hotline doctors discuss ways to reduce stroke risk

Dr. Gregory Call, neurologist for the the Intermountain Medical Center Stroke Program, discusses what the public can do to reduce stroke risk. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Guv pick for corrections chief unanimously endorsed by Senate committee

Rollin Cook, a retired sheriff's deputy, was unanimously recommended Friday for state Senate confirmation next week as Utah's new executive director of the Department of Corrections. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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4 schools locked down after student flees with BB gun

Granite Peaks High School and three other schools were briefly put in lockdown Friday after a student with a BB gun ran from the school. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Miss America visits Utah to promote STEM education

Reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan joined with leaders of Prosperity 2020 and the Governor's Office of Economic Development at an event Friday to promote science, technology, engineering and... Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Australian animals visit Utah promoting new San Diego Zoo exhibit

A kangaroo, kookaburras, blue-tongued skinks, a Moluccan cockatoo and cane toads will be at Fashion Place Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to promote the San Diego Zoo's newest addition: the... Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Nominees announced for 3rd district judge

The 3rd District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the district court. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Special counsel to investigate alleged elections violations against Attorney General John Swallow

The lieutenant governor's office said Friday it will seek to appoint special counsel to investigate three of 12 alleged elections violations against Attorney General John Swallow. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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3 Salt Lake businesses get federal grants for clean energy production

Three Salt Lake City-based small businesses have received grants to develop clean energy technologies with a strong potential for commercialization and job creation. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Guv: 'We held our ground' in health exchange negotiations with feds; first to use dual-model system

Utah is getting everything it wanted from the federal government in a new agreement allowing the state to continue to run its health insurance exchange for small businesses, Gov. Gary Herbert said... Read more »

May 10, 2013

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'Big fish' in Salt Lake cocaine ring arrested, investigator says

Eight people have been charged over the past three months in connection with a major cocaine distribution ring in the Salt Lake Valley. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Over 37 tons of crab meat dumped on Utah freeway

Talk about a crab roll. About 75,000 pounds of frozen crab meat — more than 37 tons — spilled out of a truck leaving Salt Lake City. Read more »

May 10, 2013

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Girl who collapsed on slide had heart tumor

A little girl who was hospitalized when she fell off a play set in her backyard last week remains in serious condition after a tumor was discovered on her heart. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Fourth Street Clinic makes measurable gains in improving patient health

Fourth Street Clinic has been recognized as the first primary care clinic in Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit counties to meet benchmarks that improve patient health and reduce unnecessary costs under... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Human bones found during remodeling of Salt Lake City home

Scientists are trying to figure out how a bag of apparently very old bones happened to drop from the ceiling of a Salt Lake home during a renovation project. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Salt Lake City to hold e-waste recycling events

Salt Lake City Green announces a series of Saturday electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events that will be held each month, from May through August. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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When strokes strike, quick action can prevent disabilities

Specialists from the Intermountain Medical Center Stroke Program will answer questions about strokes during the Deseret News/Intermountain Healthcare Hotline Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Utah Demo calls for special prosecutor in AG Swallow case

With allegations mounting against Utah Attorney General John Swallow, Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jim Dabakis has called for a special prosecutor to be appointed to carry out a state investigation. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Woman killed in head-on collision

A woman was killed in a two-car traffic accident Thursday. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Tech firm to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Utah

A Texas company is expanding its operations to Utah and bringing with it more than 1,000 jobs over the next two decades. Also, Blu., a Utah-based natural gas company, announced it would create 73... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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State School Board calls for support of Common Core

The State School Board has unanimously passed two resolutions that state official positions on the Utah Core Standards and the security of personal student information. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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One tap can pay for parking in some downtown lots

Shoppers at four downtown parking lots near the City Creek Center can pay for parking with the press of one button, peruse Facebook for nearby deals on parking validations and be notified 15... Read more »

May 1, 2013

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