Utahns on road trip take selfie with Obama
05/22/2014 6:51am
A trio of Utah college students got an
unexpected souvenir on their trip to
Washington, D.C. — a selfie with President
Obama.
Man injured during traffic stop accepts plea deal
05/22/2014 7:15am
A Uintah County sheep rancher who suffered
facial injuries after a Naples police officer
took him to the ground during a traffic stop
has accepted a plea bargain from prosecutors.
Many of Utah's uninsured not lacking jobs, report says
05/22/2014 7:33am
Utahns lacking insurance aren't necessarily
lacking jobs, according to a new report by
FamiliesUSA.
Utah man goes the extra mile to return lost wallet
05/22/2014 7:43am
A Utah man who found a lost wallet full of cash
at Walmart went the
extra mile to find the out-of-town owner.
Former child bride, 'spiritual' husband accused of extortion
05/22/2014 8:43am
Allegations of extortion between a former child
bride and her "spiritual" husband against a
state-controlled trust fund were raised
Wednesday during a hearing in a multimillion
dollar civil lawsuit.
Paraglider breaks ankle in mountainside crash
05/22/2014 9:39am
A man flying a paraglider crashed in Battle
Creek Canyon about 6 p.m. Wednesday, breaking
his ankle.
Could bullying and harassment become a criminal offense?
05/22/2014 9:51am
A California city is considering an ordinance that would make bullying
and harassment in the school yard a criminal offense, following
earlier efforts by two cities in Wisconsin.
Colorado moose attack injures 2 women
05/22/2014 9:54am
A couple of Colorado women were recuperating
after a moose attack northwest of Denver over
the weekend.
Ask a Chef: Rockin' ribs
05/22/2014 10:40am
Nothing beats a summertime barbecue and Memorial Day weekend is
the perfect time to try your hand at some new recipes on the grill.
Are your kids getting enough sleep?
05/22/2014 10:49am
Everyone needs sleep. Getting enough is
crucial
to everything from attention and memory to
mood
moderation. How many of us get crabby,
anxious
or downright depressed when we don't get
enough
sleep? A new study out this week says poor
sleep in children under age 7 can have a
negative impact on their overall health.
7 activities you can do this Memorial Day weekend
05/22/2014 10:55am
Local Memorial Day activities include several memorial services, a Wild
West train ride and a cowboy poetry festival.
2 fires within 12 hours reported at Millcreek home
05/22/2014 10:55am
A home in East Millcreek went up in flames
twice in less than 12 hours. The blaze killed
four dogs and caused $150,000 in damage.
56-year term for Utah-Nevada crime rampage suspect
05/22/2014 11:12am
A man who authorities say went on a crime rampage that spanned two states and left a Utah couple dead has been sentenced to up to 56 years in Nevada for a kidnapping, robbery and botched carjacking at a casino.
2 employees suffer minor burns in South Salt Lake plant fire
05/22/2014 11:14am
Two employees at a South Salt Lake food
processing plant suffered minor burns Thursday
in a fire.
Woman who 'loved being a mother' suspected of killing her 3 young children
05/22/2014 11:42am
From the outside, Carol Coronado embraced
motherhood. She played with her three girls
—
ran after them, kissed them, smiled with
them,
a neighbor recalled. Her children seemingly
had
no shortage of joy, as evidenced by their own
abundant laughter.
Homeowner detains alleged robber in garage, calls police
05/22/2014 11:54am
A night of vandalism and burglaries ended with a fight and two men
being arrested, police said.
Skyline High student, blind since birth, graduating with honors
05/22/2014 11:57am
When Granite School District vision specialist Deann Graves was paired
with a second-grade student named Caroline Blaire 12 years ago, she
quickly learned the young student was especially gifted.
Utah committed to defense of gay marriage ban
05/22/2014 12:14pm
Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday he remains committed to defending Utah's same-sex marriage ban, calling decisions by other state leaders to not defend bans the "next step to anarchy."
When you need antibiotics — and when you don't
05/22/2014 12:46pm
You're sick. You're not sure what it is, but
you know you would really love for this achy
feeling, stuffed up head, or painful cough to
go away. So you go to the doctor — and
demand drugs. If recent research is any
indication, your physician will likely
prescribe you an antibiotic, even if he or
she knows it won't make you better any
faster.
Have You Seen This? Pedestrian Frogger
05/22/2014 1:15pm
In some places in the world, every safe street crossing is a bona fide
miracle that closely resembles the classic game Frogger.
Lawmaker: VA wait-list, cover-up allegations 'tip of the iceberg'
05/22/2014 1:43pm
A congressional committee chairman
investigating allegations of delayed care and
cooked books at Veterans Affairs health care
facilities said the current revelations are
"just the tip of the iceberg."
Outdoor movies to watch this summer
05/22/2014 2:01pm
Catch these outdoor film festivals throughout Utah to enjoy seeing old
and new favorites in the comfort of the great outdoors.
Bickering roommates were drinking before strangulation, charges state
05/22/2014 2:36pm
A day of heavy drinking and arguing preceded
the strangulation death of a Vernal man,
according to charging documents filed in the
murder case against the man's roommate.
Simple ways moms can help each other out
05/22/2014 3:28pm
Every mother needs a helping hand, especially from another mother. Whether bartering a skill, sharing an innovative idea or just being there for someone in need, moms helping moms makes motherhood a happier place to be.
Ranking the X-Men films from worst to best
05/22/2014 4:02pm
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" opens this week, so we decided to rank
the existing X-Men films from worst to best.
Man charged after allegedly setting fire to a woman's bedroom
05/22/2014 5:10pm
A man has been charged with aggravated arson after officials say he
threatened a woman and set fire to her bedroom.
New site for state prison could be named by end of 2014
05/22/2014 6:02pm
A legislative panel wants to find land for a new state prison by the time lawmakers meet in general session next January. It's among the things members of Utah's newly formed Prison Relocation Commission discussed in their first meeting Thursday.
Utahns can expect plenty of wildfires this summer, officials say
05/22/2014 6:38pm
Multiple fire agencies met Thursday to discuss the outlook for Utah's 2014 wildfire season. Initial indicators predict a "normal" fire season for the state, which means plenty of fire activity.
Driver charged with murder in Draper crash appears in court
05/22/2014 6:40pm
A man charged with murder in a fatal traffic accident while allegedly
driving drunk made his first appearance in court Thursday.
School-based clinics bringing affordable health care to neighborhoods
05/22/2014 6:58pm
For many Utahns, even the most minor need for health care comes loaded with hurdles to overcome. When one has no insurance, no doctor, no car and little money, a simple doctor visit becomes a complicated affair.
Bees gain 'most high-profile player' in franchise history
05/22/2014 7:10pm
Former American League MVP Josh Hamilton joined the Salt Lake Bees
in the middle of an eight-game home stand that includes Thursday's
game against the Albuquerque Isotopes.
Emergency survival for women on their own
05/22/2014 7:31pm
Women who live on their own need survival
skills when disaster strikes.
Building for the future, courthouse crews dig up city's past
05/22/2014 7:51pm
While removing the last portions of soil and concrete to finish
landscaping between the Frank E. Moss Courthouse and the new
federal building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple, crews
discovered buried bits of the city's history.
Provo woman's death being investigated as murder, police say
05/22/2014 8:06pm
Police say they are investigating the death of a 60-year-old Provo
woman as a murder.
Cameras catch thief taking flowers from school grounds
05/22/2014 8:12pm
A woman was caught on video this week
stealing
flowers that were part of a school-wide
project
at James Madison Elementary. School officials
hope releasing surveillance video of the
theft
will help to identify the woman.
Mom addicted to pregnancy: 'I won’t stop until womb falls out’
05/22/2014 8:28pm
Pregnancy addiction is now an issue: a 37-year-
old mother of four in the United Kingdom gets
such a rush from being pregnant says she'll
continue to have babies until her 'womb falls
out.'
4 ways to get the most out of the drive-in
05/22/2014 9:09pm
Heading to the drive-in? Make it a night to remember with these four
tips.
Mother persuaded kidnapped woman to go to police
05/22/2014 9:12pm
A California woman who says she was kidnapped a decade ago by her mother's boyfriend lived a seemingly ordinary life with her alleged captor year after year, but she was too scared to go to authorities until she recently reunited with her mother, police said Thursday.
Alpine-based rugby club plays final scrimmage in prom dresses
05/22/2014 9:33pm
A club rugby team in Alpine decided to add some flair to its sport by
wearing prom dresses for its final game.
New veterans memorial to be unveiled in Vernal
05/22/2014 10:19pm
A new memorial to America's servicemen and women, donated by a
Uintah County businessman and created by a Kanab-based artist, will
be unveiled Saturday in Vernal.
Former Canyons bus driver charged with 23 counts of aggravated abuse
05/22/2014 10:26pm
A former school bus driver for the Canyons School District was
charged Thursday with 23 counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a
child involving a 5-year-old girl with special needs.
Red Cross app provides critical info during wildfire season
05/22/2014 10:27pm
Have questions about wildfire safety? Look no
further than the American Red Cross Wildfire
app.
Rock climbing helps U. vets adjust to civilian life
05/22/2014 11:05pm
A Marine Corps veteran found healing and
camaraderie while rock
climbing in Utah — and he's out to pass it on
to other returning
soldiers.
New Utah theme park will be interactive and immersive
05/22/2014 11:59pm
A newly planned Evermore theme park in Utah is a trip back in time to
Victorian England with a fantastical, choose-your-own-adventure
twist.
