Utah 'most agreeable' and 'least neurotic' state, new study shows
10/25/2013 6:40am
A recent study published by Time puts Utah as
"the most agreeable
state in the country". It also ranks the
Beehive State as the "least
neurotic".
Boy jumps from window to escape house fire
10/25/2013 6:58am
A teenager jumped out of a window 15 feet off
the ground to escape an apartment fire early
Friday morning.
Judge reverses ruling, opens hearing for condemned killer
10/25/2013 7:24am
In an unexpected move, a federal court judge
decided Thursday to open a competency hearing
for condemned killer Ron Lafferty that he had
earlier closed to the public and press.
Crash survivor's life speaks of forgiveness, love
10/25/2013 8:44am
Ryan Giles hasn't spoken a full sentence in
nearly 17 years. But his example of forgiveness
and his love of life speaks volumes.
Governor calls for investigation of Stericycle's effects
10/25/2013 9:19am
Gov. Herbert is directing the Utah
Department of Health to lead a multifaceted
investigation of Stericycle's health effects in
areas surrounding the medical waste
incineration facility.
Many workers don't plan to retire, ever, study shows
10/25/2013 10:18am
Wells Fargo asked 1,000 middle-class Americans:
When will you be able to retire? Nearly two out
of five said they plan to work until they are
too sick to work or until they die.
New preschool expansion helps at-risk children, saves taxpayer money
10/25/2013 10:36am
A results-based financing model approved by the
Salt Lake County Council has expanded public
preschool in the county by 600 students.
Hunters give baby elk second chance at life
10/25/2013 11:02am
A pair of young hunters in Idaho set off into
the woods to try to hunt down a giant bull
elk. But instead of hunting, they ended up
being heroes to a baby elk.
5 of the best traveling trophies in high school football
10/25/2013 11:48am
Friday, Oct. 25 marks the Battle for the Rock between Salt Lake high
schools Skyline and Olympus. This got us thinking, what are some of
the greatest traveling trophies in the great state of Utah?
Wallet lost at high school reunion arrives in mail
10/25/2013 1:30pm
A local woman who lost her wallet at a school reunion had it returned
by mail.
Police: Drugs fueled early morning car chase in West Valley City
10/25/2013 2:02pm
Police say drugs may have been the cause of an early
morning chase through several cities that also
required the help of the state police chopper.
7 injured in car accident on SR 198
10/25/2013 6:09pm
Four people were transported to hospitals after a car accident on SR
198 near Payson Friday afternoon.
14-pound Utah baby may be heaviest in US for 2013
10/25/2013 6:37pm
Joel Jr. was welcomed into the home of a Utah family at a whopping 14
pounds 0 ounces, and may be the largest baby born in the United
States for 2013.
Mistress testifies in trial, says affair with MacNeill was 'casual fling'
10/25/2013 6:51pm
An affair between Martin MacNeill and his former mistress started
more than a year before his wife's alleged murder, but the woman
prosecutors say was the motive for the crime insists the relationship
was only a casual fling.
'Zombies' to fight against drunk driving during Halloween
10/25/2013 7:02pm
Local officers are teaming up with zombies, or
actors dressed up like
zombies, to warn about DUI.
Man creates giant paper 'Iron Man' Suit
10/25/2013 7:04pm
A local man known for his elaborate paper costumes is taking it to the
next level with a costume from "Iron Man 3" over 7 feet tall.
Reseeding project underway in burn scar areas of Rockport
10/25/2013 7:59pm
The wildfire near Rockport Reservoir forced
hundreds of people to flee
from their homes in August, and now crews are
working to reseed the
area to prevent more fires.
Mother charged with murder in death of toddler
10/25/2013 8:04pm
The mother of a 2-year-old boy who died mysteriously in September
was charged Friday with murder.
Weeklong shooting spree in Davis County ends with 2 arrests
10/25/2013 8:06pm
Two men who police say apparently didn't think
about what happens to bullets after they're
fired into the air were arrested early Friday
following a weeklong shooting spree in Davis
County.
Pictures released of man robbing Zions Bank
10/25/2013 8:07pm
A man allegedly robbed a Zions Bank Friday afternoon, and police have
released surveillance pictures to seek the public's help in identifying
and locating the robber.
Utah tourism lost $30M in government shutdown
10/25/2013 8:23pm
Utah's tourism industry lost about $30 million
to the partial government shutdown that idled
the state's popular national parks.
Experts undecided if condemned killer is 'mentally ill'
10/25/2013 8:39pm
Condemned killer Ron Lafferty seemed at times perturbed and
bemused during a federal court hearing where lawyers and
psychiatrists explored the inner workings of his mind.
Utahn promotes petition for slain teachers to receive Medal of Freedom
10/25/2013 8:55pm
A West Jordan teacher believes educators who
die protecting their students should be
considered for the highest honors the U.S.
government has to offer.
Utah’s most famous angler still catching lunkers after 60 years
10/25/2013 9:04pm
Ray Johnson holds more Utah fishing records than any other angler
using a lure he invented when he was nine years old — and gained
national fame while living as a hermit in a cave near Flaming Gorge
Reservoir.
BYU beats Boise for the first time and Twitter had a thing or two to say
10/25/2013 10:16pm
BYU beat Boise State for the first time in convincing fashion and Twitter could not stop talking about it.
Pictures drawn with crayons no longer allowed in prison
10/25/2013 10:36pm
Mail workers at the Utah State Prison received
an award for excelling in their work of
examining all letters and finding contraband
mailed to inmates — including drugs mixed with
crayon.
Lt. Gov. Cox to keep roots in Fairview despite new position
10/25/2013 10:38pm
The town of Fairview is saying "farewell and
good luck" to newly
sworn-in Lt. Governor Spencer Cox as he began
rearranging his life to
accommodate his new position.
WVC makes statement in response to fired detective's appeal
10/25/2013 10:43pm
West Valley City said Friday that they are
currently reviewing the 41-
page letter of appeal submitted Thursday by
former detective Shaun
Cowley's attorney.
Utah teacher saved by colleagues, students after heart stops in class
10/25/2013 10:52pm
Amy Hunter was teaching at Uintah Basin
Applied Technology College
on Oct. 16 when she suffered a heart attack.
The 36-year-old's family
and friends say what happened next is a
miracle. At least one of her
doctors agrees.
Police identify passenger killed in alleged drunk driving accident
10/25/2013 10:53pm
A passenger was killed after an intoxicated driver struck the back of a
parked tow truck Thursday, according to the Woods Cross Police
Department.
