Utah soldiers to bring Pioneer Day celebration to Afghanistan
07/24/2014 7:44am
There will be a little Utah culture in the
Middle East for Pioneer Day. A couple of Utah
Army National guardsmen are making sure they
share a bit of the holiday with the soldiers
serving near Khandahar, Afghanistan.
New 'supper club' restaurant to open at Gateway
07/24/2014 9:49am
The managers of The Gateway have announced an new restaurant will
be opening next month. Retail Properties of America Inc. said
Wednesday that a new "supper club" restaurant concept, DOPO, will
begin serving customers in a few weeks.
Ask a Chef: All things cherry
07/24/2014 10:06am
Cherry this and cherry that — this week's Ask a Chef arms you with
new recipes involving the delicious fruit.
Young cowboys relish life on Lehi ranch
07/24/2014 10:11am
The cowboy lifestyle isn't nearly what it used
to be these days, but one Lehi family is
working hard to keep that spirit alive.
Marines investigate Utah corporal who vanished in Iraq
07/24/2014 10:37am
Marine Corps officers have launched a formal
investigation into whether a Lebanese-American
Marine deserted his unit in Iraq or months
later after returning to the United States, a
military spokesman said Thursday.
Utah parks visitors spend $596M, communities benefit
07/24/2014 12:22pm
A new report by the National Park Service and U.S. Geological Survey
details that 273 million visitors spent $14.6 billion in 2013. In Utah,
national parks and monuments hosted 9 million visitors that ultimately
supported 9,070 jobs.
Photographers seek Utah's '50 most beautiful women'
07/24/2014 1:07pm
Thirty of Utah's best photographers are on the
search to find Utah's 50 most beautiful women.
But beauty in this contest isn't measured by
waist size or their fashion sense — but by
grace and courage in overcoming trials.
Man playing basketball stabbed after yelling at ‘reckless’ driver, police say
07/24/2014 1:30pm
A man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being
stabbed Wednesday, police said.
Tractor-trailer trucks collide spilling fuel, debris across U.S. 40
07/24/2014 1:33pm
A crash involving two tractor-trailer trucks
closed U.S. 40 in both directions just west of
Duchesne for nearly eight hours overnight.
5 cars that are fun to test drive (and own)
07/24/2014 2:00pm
Whether you're in the market for a new car or just looking around, test
driving one of these models is a fun -- and educational -- way to
spend an afternoon.
2 robbed teen girl, deaf uncle at gunpoint, police say
07/24/2014 2:50pm
Two people who allegedly took an iPhone from a 15-year-old girl and
her deaf uncle at gunpoint were charged Wednesday.
Teen finishes rare cancer treatment, looks to future
07/24/2014 3:30pm
Natalie Wright, 17, of Provo, is hopeful the completion of proton
therapy she received at a San Diego hospital will curb tumor growth.
Natalie was the first teen to finish the treatment at the hospital.
Where to watch fireworks for Pioneer Day
07/24/2014 4:22pm
Firework shows and celebrations are going on all around the state and
here is a list of whats going.
Have You Seen This? 1,000-foot water slide
07/24/2014 4:27pm
In case you missed the Slide the City event on Saturday, a team of local
videographers teamed up to capture the glory of the 1,000-foot water
slide.
7 outdoor products to try this summer
07/24/2014 4:56pm
With summer in full swing there are ample opportunities to hike, bike,
camp, fish, and whatever else you like to do while exploring the great
outdoors. Here's a look at some diverse outdoor products that may be
worth considering for your next outing
Body found in Horseshoe Canyon identified
07/24/2014 5:55pm
The body of a man who was hiking in Horseshoe
Canyon was
recovered Tuesday. Investigators said it
appeared the man was not
prepared for extreme temperatures.
Wrong-way driver hits semitruck on I-80, closes on-ramp
07/24/2014 6:25pm
A wrong-way driver caused the closure of an eastbound on-ramp for
several hours Thursday morning, police said.
Olympic gold medalists, sponsors team up in preparation for 2018
07/24/2014 6:57pm
The Center of Excellence in Park City is where athletes dream of
Olympic glory, but that dream is expensive.
91-year-old recalls days as B-17 tail gunner in WWII
07/24/2014 7:04pm
Seated at his dining room table, 91-year-old
Dale Payton travels back
in time more than 60 years, to the moment, as
a
B-17 tail gunner, he
shot down a Messerschmitt 110 in the skies
above southern Germany.
On public tantrums and special-needs kids: Keep calm and carry on
07/24/2014 7:25pm
Public outbursts are a reality for families raising children with special
needs. For those who witness a meltdown, it doesn't have to be an
uncomfortable experience. We can channel our discomfort into
understanding and diffuse a tense situation.
Officials offer water, outdoors safety tips
07/24/2014 8:04pm
As Utahns celebrate Pioneer Day, we want to remind those out
recreating to be very careful while on or around water. Experts offered
several safety tips Thursday.
Woman, 15-year-old identified in fatal SR-73 collision
07/24/2014 8:31pm
A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 28-year-old
woman later died
from injuries sustained in a head-on
collision Thursday afternoon.
As inmate died, lawyers debated if he was in pain
07/24/2014 8:56pm
The nearly two-hour execution of a convicted murderer prompted a
series of phone calls involving the governor's office, the prison
director, lawyers and judges as the inmate gasped for more than 90
minutes.
Utah residents push for online voting
07/24/2014 9:22pm
Utah is getting serious about the concept of
voting online after many
people said they'd be more likely to vote if
they could do it from their
computers.
Volunteers provide clothing, food, flip-flops during Pioneer Day event
07/24/2014 9:45pm
About 50 volunteers distributed food, clothing and hygiene kits
outside The Road Home homeless shelter Thursday to adults and
children in need as part of an annual Pioneer Day charity event.
Thousands gather downtown for Days of '47 Parade
07/24/2014 10:26pm
Thousands of runners hit the road, floats were prepped and anxious
fans camped out as the Days of '47 events took over downtown Salt
Lake City.
Evacuations lifted as Levan fire burns more than 1K acres
07/24/2014 10:27pm
A brush fire burned more than 1,000 acres south of Levan and caused
the temporary evacuation of eight homes Thursday. It is one of several
fires burning throughout Utah.
Manti Tabernacle restoration project underway
07/24/2014 10:38pm
As Utah pauses to celebrate the arrival of the pioneers, we get a rare
look at some pioneer craftsmanship in one of the oldest LDS chapels
still in use.
