Peter Johnston

APA urges adults to limit kids’ social media use

Kids' social media use should not be without guidance and oversight from parents, an advisory from the American Psychological Association said.
12 months ago

State and local governments do not track homeless deaths in Utah

Officials who track homeless deaths in Utah said there is only one tally they know of, and that it's likely not accurate.
1 year ago

Suspect arrested, two people remain hospitalized after soccer shooting

Police said the suspect fired on a pickup truck at 17th South River Park and then into a crowd of about 30 people.
1 year ago

Utah Privacy Officer: state plan will help Utahns know their rights

Utah's Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is working to create a plan that outlines how state government can protect Utahns' privacy rights. 
1 year ago

Watch out for Facebook scammers using lost dog ads

There's a new way scammers might be using your local Facebook group against you. Think twice before sharing a neighbor's lost dog ad.
1 year ago

Utah continues navigating flooding, spring runoff

Flooding in Utah is slowing down as a cold front moves in on Tuesday, but flooding season is far from over.
1 year ago

USU wide receiver Josh Davis thanks the trainers that kept him alive

Davis collapsed from non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest one week ago during USU's spring practice at Maverik Stadium.
1 year ago

Recent study ranks Utah among top ten for instances of white supremacist propaganda

A recent study ranks Utah seventh for instances of white supremacist propaganda. One possible reason, white supremacists recruit in the state.
1 year ago

Free student breakfast program helps feed long-term success

The free school breakfast program in Utah's schools has been a staple to help feed students and boost long-term academic success.
1 year ago

A new, better asphalt mix might be coming to Utah roads

Asphalt engineers from the Utah Department of Transportation say the new mix could potentially lead to a longer life for the pavement.
1 year ago

New bill could lower egg prices by allowing local farmers to sell eggs to restaurants

A new bill looks to bring egg prices out of the clouds by letting local farms sell restaurants their eggs.
1 year ago

Utah lawmaker looking to decriminalize medical mushrooms

State Sen. Luz Escamilla said that Utah already has a precedent in place that makes way for the legalization of mushrooms.
1 year ago

SLCPD seeks public’s help in finding stolen museum artifacts

The SLCPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating two priceless badges from the 1900s.
1 year ago