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Riverdale man charged with murder has history of domestic violence
05/17/2025 10:32pm
A Riverdale man was charged Friday with murder in the stabbing death of a woman at his apartment. Scott Myers has a hisstory of holding a knife to women's throats, according to court documents.
National parks set record for visitation in 2024; operational challenges looming
05/17/2025 9:02pm
The year 2024 was record-breaking for the National Park Service, with about 331.9 million recreational visits, a nearly 2% increase from the previous year and surpassing the previous all-time high in 2016.
Mortgage rates seen as stable. So why are homebuyers still hesitant?
05/17/2025 7:44pm
Mortgage rates were up slightly this week but stayed below 7% for a 17th consecutive week.
Salt Lake commission OKs new housing at site where snack factory burned down
05/17/2025 7:03pm
A plan to build a mixed-use development with 241 apartment units at the site of a Mexican snack factory that burned down last month has been given the green light to move forward.
Salt Lake City women connect over crafts
05/17/2025 6:29pm
Crafting brings all sorts of people together, but one local business aims to provide a spot for women in search of connection.
Salt Lake Film Society helping host Pacific Islands Film Festival
05/17/2025 5:54pm
The Salt Lake Film Society is helping host Māsima: Pacific Islands Film Festival, which will feature the works of several filmmakers with roots in the Pacific Islands.
Incumbent Rob Axson defeats Phil Lyman in vote to lead Utah GOP
05/17/2025 5:11pm
Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Axson will serve another two years at the helm of the state's largest political party after narrowly defeating challenger Phil Lyman Saturday.
The Nature Conservancy teaches children to 'become stewards' of Great Salt Lake
05/17/2025 5:01pm
The Nature Conservancy led fourth graders from Layton's Adams Elementary on a tour of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve to instill an understanding of the importance of conservation.
U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with 'unprecedented accuracy'
05/17/2025 3:01pm
University of Utah researchers have unveiled a new tool kit that uses AI to predict whether individuals will develop progressive and chronic diseases years before symptoms appear.
Staff member at Utah troubled teen school charged with showing students pornography
05/17/2025 2:02pm
A former staff member at a school for troubled youth in Sevier County was charged Thursday with showing students pornography.
Fisherman in critical condition after fall into Echo Reservoir
05/17/2025 1:07pm
A fisherman was transported in critical condition to a hospital for care after falling into Echo Reservoir at Echo State Park Saturday.
Provo Towne Centre mall getting major facelift
05/17/2025 1:05pm
A major facelift has been announced for a decades-old mall in Utah County. The owners of the Provo Towne Centre said it's time for a "bold reinvention."
With drought already here, Sen. John Curtis aims to help
05/17/2025 12:00pm
Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., on Tuesday introduced legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the western United States.
Rep. Blake Moore spearheads proposal to create 'MAGA' savings accounts for children
05/17/2025 11:30am
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is set to introduce legislation establishing a new kind of savings account for children aimed specifically toward incentivizing education and homeownership over the next several decades.
Search for Utah's next superintendent of public instruction down to 2 finalists
05/17/2025 10:40am
The search for Utah's next state superintendent of public instruction has been narrowed down to two finalists — both with deep ties to the state's K-12 public education system.
Celebrating fresh food: Ballerina Farm opens grocery store, bakery in Midway
05/17/2025 10:00am
From social media fame, the Ballerina Farm has garnered followers all over the world. Now, the Utah family business is expanding to a small grocery store and bakery in Midway.
Salt Lake woman charged with trying to hit officer with car
05/17/2025 9:15am
A Salt Lake woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of trying to hit a police officer with her car.
Photo gallery: Missionaries sing national anthem before Real Salt Lake match
05/17/2025 8:50am
A large gathering of singers stood before the mic Wednesday evening to share the national anthem ahead of the Major League Soccer match between Real Salt Lake and the Portland Timbers.
New fire chief hired in Tremonton after difficult chapter for the city's fire department
05/17/2025 8:25am
It was a moment of both celebration and healing as Tremonton officially welcomed its new fire chief earlier this month.
'I felt great': Utah man, 86, reportedly the oldest person ever to hike Peru's Inca Trail
05/17/2025 7:15am
Utahn Gary Bybee, 86, hiked Peru's Inca Trail earlier this month, reportedly becoming the oldest person ever to complete the mountainous trek to Machu Picchu.
