Man who pleaded guilty to killing BYU professor faces new charge
08/01/2013 7:04am
Prosecutors filed a new criminal charge against a man who pleaded guilty to murder in the killing of a former BYU professor because they say he refused to testify against his co-defendant despite agreeing to do so in a plea agreement.
Outdoor Retailer show boosts business for locals
08/01/2013 8:02am
Three years ago, Bluffdale-based Goal Zero brought its ideas for portable power to the Outdoor Retailer show. Now, the company is an official sponsor for the semiannual event that brings thousands of visitors and a vital influx of cash to the state.
Grasshoppers invade southern Utah
08/01/2013 8:36am
Officials say it's been a particularly bad year for grasshoppers in southern Utah, with at least one farmer losing tons of cantaloupes and hundreds of fruit trees.
Couple found dead in St. George ruled a murder-suicide
08/01/2013 10:41am
Investigators Wednesday confirmed that a couple
found dead in their home earlier this week were
involved in a murder-suicide.
Boys, girls may be equal perpetrators of teen dating abuse
08/01/2013 11:06am
Teen girls may be just as likely to abuse their partners as their male
peers, according to new data released at a meeting of the American
Psychological Association.
Man convicted for murder in 1997 seeking DNA test
08/01/2013 12:09pm
Jimmy Dean Meinhard, sentenced to up to life in prison in connection
with a fatal stabbing in 1997, is now claiming DNA will exonerate him
and is asking for such a test.
Man arrested for alleged abuse of mother and 5-year-old son
08/01/2013 2:17pm
A man accused of abusing his girlfriend and her
5-year-old son has been arrested in West
Valley.
Lawsuit filed in death of 'Mr. Downtown'
08/01/2013 3:41pm
The three children of prominent Salt Lake
City businessman Richard Wirick have filed a
lawsuit against the Utah Transit Authority and
the bus driver accused of hitting and killing
the 82-year-old man last year.
Murder charges filed against 'rival gang' member
08/01/2013 4:04pm
Charges, including murder, have been filed against a Salt Lake City
man in connection with a fatal shooting at a convenience store in
April.
2 more guns seized from baggage at Salt Lake airport
08/01/2013 5:33pm
Two more loaded guns were found by Transportation Security
Administration screeners at Salt Lake City International Airport in the
past week
Woman accused of shoplifting to fill online ads
08/01/2013 6:13pm
A woman is facing legal trouble after she
allegedly sold items online and then shoplifted
to meet demand.
2nd bear shot near Scout camp
08/01/2013 6:26pm
The Department of Wildlife Resources killed a
bear they believed was becoming too
aggressive
with campers. DWR officers said the bear was
spotted entering campsites on multiple
occasions going through garbage and looking
for
food.
Police searching for man following high-speed chase
08/01/2013 7:05pm
Police Thursday were looking for a man who
allegedly led officers on a
chase Wednesday night before eventually abandoning
his vehicle and
running away.
Vending machine doles life lessons at Discovery Gateway
08/01/2013 7:11pm
A vending machine at the Discovery Gateway
Museum is drawing attention.
Niece recognizes uncle's face in photos of WWII album
08/01/2013 7:49pm
While watching the news Wednesday, Pam Helston saw a familiar face
in a story about an album full of old photos and newspaper clippings
found among a man's father's belongings.
Anglers to benefit from Strawberry River restoration, DWR says
08/01/2013 8:11pm
With hammers and heavy equipment, the Division
of Wildlife Resources
is putting the Strawberry River back together
again.
Delayed soccer complex to be built by 2015
08/01/2013 8:50pm
After 10 years of legal battles, Salt Lake City
is set to build 16 new soccer fields by 2015.
Former youth facility employee accused of showing porn
08/01/2013 8:54pm
A staff member for a non-profit school for "struggling teens" has been
arrested and charged for allegedly showing the students pictures and
recordings of his sexual relations.
13 apply for polygamous trust board
08/01/2013 9:24pm
At least 13 people have applied to become members of a board of
trustees being formed to take over a state-run trust that once
belonged to Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect on the Arizona-Utah
border and holds an estimated $118 million in property, Utah court
officials said Thursday.
Jordan School Board considering $500M bond for school renovations
08/01/2013 9:32pm
The Jordan School Board will soon decide whether to advance a five-
year, $500 million bond to voters.
Ogden police investigate alleged abusing, kidnapping of teen
08/01/2013 10:18pm
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who
police say kidnapped
and sexually abused a 14-year-old boy.
WVC close to naming new police chief
08/01/2013 10:27pm
After a national search spanning several months, West Valley City
expects to announce its new police chief in the next couple of weeks.
Mayor Mike Winder believes the new chief will help the city move
forward.
