LOGAN, Utah (AP)-A Utah man who authorities say vandalized a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple because he was upset no women from the faith would date him has been charged with burglary and criminal mischief. Online court records show that charges were filed Thursday against 34-year-old Peter […]
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah (AP)-The light rail line that goes through the Salt Lake City suburb of South Salt Lake has fueled a residential housing boom over the last four years. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that more than 2,800 apartments, town houses and other homes have been built near TRAX […]
PROVO, Utah (AP)-The Utah County Commission followed the governor’s lead by unanimously passing a resolution to clarify the county welcomes refugees. The Daily Herald reports the commission signed a consent letter to accept refugees into Utah County Dec. 17. Gov. Gary Herbert wrote a letter to President Donald Trump saying the […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)-New Mexico’s largest electric utility is making a $500,000 commitment to Navajo students in the Four Corners region to ensure they will continue to receive dedicated funding for future job opportunities. Public Service Co. of New Mexico recently announced its pledge as the utility prepares to close the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-Utah’s higher elevations are expected to get a white Christmas Wednesday, though residents in lower valleys might only get a light dusting of snow. The National Weather Service reports little to no snow accumulation early Wednesday in the Salt Lake Valley and north along the Wasatch front. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah firefighters are among the U.S. federal and state personnel who have traveled to Australia to help stop brush fires that have prompted a national emergency, officials said. Five federal agencies and 10 states including Utah have sent 21 firefighters to Australia, The Deseret News reported Tuesday. […]
LOGAN, Utah (AP)-Authorities say a Utah man has been arrested following an overnight break-in and vandalism at a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Police say 34-year-old Peter Ambrose was arrested for felony burglary and criminal mischief at the church’s Logan Temple. Police initially could not […]
REXBURG, Idaho (AP)-The parents named as persons of interest in their children’s disappearance in Idaho issued a statement Monday through an attorney, saying they love their son and daughter and look forward to addressing allegations. Rexburg police say 7-year-old Joshua Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan have not been seen since […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-Supporters of a citizens’ referendum say they have bipartisan support to overturn a new Utah tax reform law. The Deseret News has reported that two Republican and one Democratic gubernatorial candidates signed the petition during a news conference at the Capitol on Monday. Organizers say they have […]
ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (AP)-Zion National Park is instituting mandatory shuttle service though Dec. 31. The Desert News reports Park officials hope that having visitors to take the shuttle will help relieve parking and traffic congestion. Rangers are also warning visitors to prepare for winter conditions as the time that’s […]
