Peter Samore
Large coalition supports medicinal marijuana, not Utah measure to legalize it
Former supporters of a proposition to legalize medicinal marijuana in Utah are explaining why they changed their minds, even though they used the drug.6 years ago
Woman tells Kaysville police she fell for ‘romance scam’
Police say a woman fell for a "romance scam" that left her "on the hook" with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cellphone bills.6 years ago
Lone Peak firefighters need donations for emergency classroom kits
HIGHLAND — Lone Peak firefighters are short of their goal to put emergency kits into all classrooms in their coverage areas and they’re asking the public for help. “In light of the mass casualty shooting events that have happened throughout the country, we looked at, rather than taking a reactive approach, to take a proactive […]6 years ago
Ambitious redevelopment plans for Salt Lake’s Pioneer Park
Imagine Salt Lake's Pioneer Park with art installations and a doggie cafe, and not homelessness and drug dealers.6 years ago
3 Weber County men accused in overdose death
Three Weber County men face criminal charges for the death of a former Utah high school wrestling champion. Federal prosecutors say they gave him a synthetic opioid.6 years ago
Appeals court upholds conviction for Utah deputy’s killer
A federal appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of the man who killed a Millard County Sheriff's deputy in 2010.6 years ago
Body of fallen firefighter returns to Utah
The body of a fallen firefighter who died fighting the Mendocino Complex Fire in California returns to Utah with a hero’s salute.6 years ago
Merril Hoge blasts BYU for changing son’s football position
A famous father is livid over BYU football's choice to reposition his son, once a contender for starting quarterback, to running back.6 years ago
UHP graduates 32 new troopers to protect highways, streets
New graduates for UHP are about to hit the roads to boost safety on highways and streets in the state.6 years ago
Man shot by police, expected to survive
A man who was shot by a police officer in a Midvale parking lot early Wednesday is expected to survive.6 years ago
SLC voters asked to approve $87 million bond for road repairs
Leaders already imposed one tax increase this year. Now, they're asking voters to approve another one for roads funding in November.6 years ago
Code enforcement officer killed in WVC
Police say a code enforcement officer was shot and killed at a home near 4092 W. Wendy Way (2920 S.), just before that house and the officer's truck were set on fire. One person is in custody.6 years ago
Councilwoman votes against contracts with woman-owned businesses
A Salt Lake County councilwoman voted against a measure that would prioritize giving county contracts to businesses owned by minorities and women.6 years ago
U. police arrest man suspected of sexual assault
University of Utah Police arrested a man they say sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl in the ER waiting room at the U. Medical Center.6 years ago
Deputies arrest woman for burglary out of Washington Terrace
WASHINGTON TERRACE — A traffic stop led officers in South Ogden to a woman wanted for burglary in Washington Terrace. The probable cause statement says the suspect confessed to stealing tools and a spotting scope. “The officer that was handling the case was able to tie her, through her statements, to the crime, and then […]6 years ago
Early morning fire tears through SLC apartment complex
Two people suffered minor injuries, but up to 40 people have been displaced from their homes, after a large fire tore through 24 units of an apartment complex early Wednesday.6 years ago
WVC police go after crosswalk enforcement
Police are cracking down on inattentive drivers and pedestrians to reduce the number of crosswalk accidents after three people died in 2018 in West Valley City.6 years ago
Utah business leader heads to India for skilled workers
The Chairman of Utah's Board of Regents is traveling to India later this month in search of skilled workers.6 years ago
Utah children become newest U.S. citizens
They have waited almost all of their lives, and now, 24 Utahns, all under age 18, are now U.S. citizens after a naturalization ceremony.6 years ago
Utah’s alcohol regulators launch ‘get to know us’ YouTube videos
SALT LAKE CITY – One Utah department is trying to boost its image with a series of YouTube videos called “Meet the DABC.” The Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control says to not blame them for Utah’s liquor laws or liquor prices. The DABC wants to end misconceptions among state residents about the process and how […]6 years ago
‘Detonation operations’ to fill Utah’s west desert for two months
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Get ready for loud explosions in Utah’s west desert over the next few months. Hill Air Force Base will be blowing up solid-rocket motors with aged propellant up to three times a week. The booms from the Utah Test and Training Range will last through the end of September. Depending […]6 years ago
Freeway closures to increase in northern Utah this weekend
Brace for more freeway closures throughout the weekend across northern Utah as crews finish road repairs on I-80 and start new ones on I-15.6 years ago
Utah group pushes for lower costs to expunge criminal records
A libertarian group is fighting to lower costs for Utahns who want to expunge their criminal records.6 years ago
