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Snow, cold impact post-Christmas travel across the western and northern U-S
Dangerous avalanches are also likely in the Sierra Nevada, Washington Cascades, Northern Rockies, and Wasatch," the Weather Prediction Center said Saturday.2 years ago
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace winner, dies at 90
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of the country’s past racist policy of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. South Africans, world leaders and people around the globe mourned the death of the man viewed as the country’s […]2 years ago
Crash between trucks driving the same direction leaves one dead on I-70
The accident involved a truck hauling a gas field trailer, which was hit from behind by another truck.2 years ago
Fire Crews respond to Lagoon candy shop fire
The fire originated from a candy shop storage room inside the park and reignited overnight.2 years ago
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at the age of 76
Mr, Isakson served as senator for nearly 15 years until he resigned from office in 2019 citing health concerns.2 years ago
Sen. Joe Manchin says no to $2T bill: ‘I can’t vote for it’
Manchin told “Fox News Sunday” that he always has made clear he had reservations about the bill.2 years ago
Utah’s Yum Yum food truck explosion leaves two men in the hospital
UTAH — An explosion at World Famous Yum Yum’s food truck left two employees in the emergency room with burns. The company says a fryer malfunction on Friday night and caused an explosion of flames in the truck. The two victims, Ben and Brevin Pierce, were in the truck at the time, a third person […]2 years ago
Chris Cuomo was accused of harassment days before CNN firing
NEW YORK (AP) — A new allegation of sexual harassment against Chris Cuomo emerged just days before CNN announced it was firing the anchor amid an investigation into work he did defending his brother from similar harassment allegations. Attorney Debra Katz said Sunday her client was the victim of “serious sexual misconduct” by Cuomo and that she […]2 years ago
Bob Dole, giant of the Senate and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, dies
(CNN) — Bob Dole, a Republican Party stalwart and presidential hopeful who espoused a brand of plain-spoken conservativism as one of Washington’s most recognizable political figures throughout the latter half of the 20th century, died Sunday. “Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served […]2 years ago
Third party to probe Oxford High’s actions ahead of shooting
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district’s superintendent said. Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne said in a statement that he called for the outside investigation because parents […]2 years ago
Hiker dies shortly after being found in Holbrook Canyon
BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Hiker dies shortly after being found Sunday by search and rescue in Holbrook Canyon. Stephanie Dinsmore, a spokesperson from the Davis County Sherrif’s Office says search and rescue were called at 19:30 on Saturday after the 58-year-old hiker had been missing for a while. DPS helicopter and ground search and rescue worked […]2 years ago
GOP embraces natural immunity as substitute for vaccines
Florida wrote natural immunity into state law this week as GOP lawmakers elsewhere are pushing similar measures to sidestep vaccine mandates.2 years ago
Riverton teens found safe
RIVERTON, Utah — Teens Ellie and Ocean who went missing on Monday have been found. Riverton Police Chief Don Hutson has confirmed both teens are safe. At around 2:00 am on Sunday, Ocean’s father flagged a police officer who was responding to another call in the area. The father says he heard their garage door […]2 years ago
White House confident Biden’s bill will pass House this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser expressed confidence Sunday that the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week and said approval couldn’t come at a more urgent time as prices of consumer goods spike. “Inflation is high right now. And it is affecting consumers in […]2 years ago
New study sheds light on the negative impact of pandemic on mental health in Utah
UTAH — A new study by researchers at Intermountain healthcare confirms the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of the country. 4,633 patients participated in the study, which claims the pandemic’s negative impact on people’s mental health and physical well-being has been significant. In the study, nearly 40 percent of patients […]2 years ago
Salt Lake police arrest domestic violence suspect who barricaded himself
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Police have arrested a domestic violence suspect who had barricaded himself at his house. On Sunday, police arrested the suspect near the 1000-block of West Sterling Drive. The suspect was described as a 48-year-old male. SLC911 received a call at 10:30 am about a female who had flagged down a […]2 years ago
Suspect arrested in connection with Midvale wedding shooting
MIDVALE, Utah — A man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting outside a wedding, in Midvale. On Saturday Unified Police arrested 19-year-old Guillermo Herrera and booked him to the Salt Lake County Jail. Herrera is being charged with murder, aggravated assault, transaction of a firearm by a restricted person, riot, and obstruction of […]2 years ago
Gadhafi’s son announces candidacy for president of Libya
CAIRO (AP) — The son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi announced Sunday his candidacy for the country’s presidential election next month, Libya’s election agency said. Seif al-Islam, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity related to the 2011 uprising, submitted his candidacy papers […]2 years ago
Driver arrested after a rollover crash in Price
PRICE, Utah — Police have arrested a driver after their car rolls over in a single-vehicle crash. Utah Highway Patrol Bret Bennet told KSL the incident happened early Sunday morning at around 1:00 AM near mile marker 60 on SR 10. They are still investigating the cause of the single-car rollover, but police arrest the […]2 years ago
Semi nearly crashes into home after losing control
LINDON, Utah — A semi-truck came close to crashing into a home after going off the road. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the incident occurred early Sunday morning at around 4:00 AM at 209 N Westridge Lane. The semi did not reach the structure of the house, but it did damage the awning. The […]2 years ago
Daylight Saving Time has ended. Here’s how to make the most of your time and combat seasonal mental health issues
(CNN) — You’ve turned back your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, but what now? Many people look forward to that extra hour of sleep, but it’s not enough to erase chronic sleep debt, said Dr. Kannan Ramar, professor of medicine at the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. However, the […]2 years ago
Man shot outside a wedding in Midvale dies
MIDVALE, Utah — A 28-year-old male has died after being shot outside a wedding in Midvale. The victim has been identified by Unified Police as Oscar Vila, he was a guest at the wedding. Police responded to a shooting at 145 East Ft. Union Boulevard on Saturday at around 11:26 PM, when they arrived they […]2 years ago
Biden vaccine mandates face first test with federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pushing forward with a massive plan to require millions of private sector employees to get vaccinated by early next year. But first, he has to make sure workers in his own federal government get the shot. About 4 million federal workers are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 […]2 years ago
