Becky Bruce
Schools announce closures, delays and online learning because of winter storm
A number of northern Utah schools announced closures, delays or a move to online learning Wednesday as a fast-moving winter storm arrived.2 years ago
Birdwatchers urged to help biologists with annual bird count
VERNAL, Utah — Birdwatchers, assemble! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hopes you can help in an upcoming bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Utah. Wildlife officials ask for birdwatchers to help count birds The 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes place across multiple locations, 26 just in the state of […]2 years ago
Ski patrol latest industry hit by worker shortage, low pay
Utah ski patrol workers, in short supply at resorts across the region, now want better pay for the essential job they perform.2 years ago
Power outages, rain and snow affect Thursday morning commute
By 8:30 a.m., rain changed to snow at Salt Lake City International Airport, and drivers on the valley's east benches reported a snowy commute.2 years ago
No five-second rule for this fallen KFC chicken bucket
Crews closed parts of 4700 South after a giant KFC chicken bucket fell over, blocking multiple eastbound lanes near the intersection with Redwood Road.2 years ago
Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in first Utah patient
Utah health officials confirmed the state's first patient to test positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19 Friday.2 years ago
Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Colorado
The governor of Colorado confirmed that state's first patient to be diagnosed with the omicron variant of COVID-19. She recently traveled to South Africa.2 years ago
Dow drops 800 points at open as new COVID-19 variant emerges
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 800 points at the opening bell on Friday, amid rising concerns over a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa.2 years ago
Police: Tremonton man tricked coworkers into eating marijuana gummies
Police booked Cristian Cabrera of Tremonton into the Box Elder County Jail, accusing him of passing around marijuana-laced gummy treats at work.2 years ago
Utah corrections official accused of trying to lure teen for sex
OREM, Utah — A captain with the Utah Department of Corrections faces serious charges after Orem police say he tried to entice a person he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex. Victor Smith, 55 of Eagle Mountain, is currently on administrative leave from the state prison. In a probable cause statement, Orem police said […]2 years ago
Davis prosecutor hopes new conviction integrity unit provides justice
Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings said the Conviction Integrity Unit features people committed to fairness and justice -- and they're working for free.3 years ago
13-year-old child struck by vehicle while trick-or-treating has died
Taylorsville police report the 13-year-old child died early Monday at Primary Children's Hospital after being struck by a car on Halloween weekend.3 years ago
Utah colleges and universities see large enrollment gains
Many Utah trade and technical colleges reported double-digit enrollment increases, the average across the state, a 2.24% increase.3 years ago
A Utah lab could help solve the Atlanta Child Murders cold case
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the involvement of the private Utah lab in the Atlanta Child Murders case, but did not name the company publicly.3 years ago
Strangulation not uncommon in domestic violence assault
Advocates for domestic violence victims say strangulation is much more common than you might think -- long before domestic violence results in a death.3 years ago
Utah surpasses 3,000 deaths since start of COVID-19 pandemic
The latest data from the Utah Department of Health shows 31 new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, for a total of 3,025 since the pandemic began.3 years ago
Coroner to hold news conference on Gabby Petito autopsy
The coroner is expected to release autopsy results in the death of Gabby Petito, whose body was found near Grand Teton National Park last month.3 years ago
South Jordan police warn parents about new TikTok challenge
Police in South Jordan want parents to talk to their children about the latest TikTok challenge -- involving students assaulting teachers.3 years ago
Edgemont Elementary in Provo moves to online learning after Test-to-Stay event
Provo district officials said Edgemont Elementary School will move to remote or online learning Monday through Wednesday, after a Test-to-Stay event.3 years ago
Standing water forces closure of I-215 Eastside belt Saturday
SALT LAKE CITY — Standing water caused a number of problems Saturday morning along the Wasatch Front, including a temporary closure of the Eastside belt of I-215 near 3900 South. In a tweet, Utah Highway Patrol officials said flooding issues and standing water in the area forced the closure. We are in the process of […]3 years ago
Judge recommends change of venue in Chad Daybell case
The judge considering murder and other charges against Chad Daybell granted a change of venue request, likely to Ada County, Idaho.3 years ago
Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante announcement likely to draw both praise and ire
The Obama administration established Bears Ears, but President Trump reduced its size using the same executive power in 2017.3 years ago
Rapid at-home COVID tests subject to massive recall
Nearly 200,000 rapid at-home COVID-19 tests from the Australian company Ellume are covered by the recall, after determining some users got a false positive.3 years ago