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Idaho nuclear lab, University of Utah expand research deal

Idaho nuclear lab, University of Utah expand research deal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have announced a five-year agreement on research collaborations between students, faculty and laboratory researchers. Officials say the agreement announced Wednesday in Salt Lake City formalizes what had been individual agreements. Those will be replaced with a […]

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Need for affordable housing runs up against Utah zoning laws

Need for affordable housing runs up against Utah zoning laws

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A growing chorus of experts say middle housing, a class of multifamily housing options that falls between single-family homes and large apartment complexes, is a vital instrument in the fight against unaffordable housing. But middle housing has a big problem: Zoning in most residential areas […]

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Utah Avalanche Danger

Utah Avalanche Danger

Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Across the State of Utah  2-23-22  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – A large winter storm across Utah has led to dangerous avalanche  conditions across much of the state. One to two feet of fresh snow has fallen in the high  mountain terrain accompanied by moderate to strong […]

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The Utah Avalanche Center Warns of Avalanche Danger

The Utah Avalanche Center Warns of Avalanche Danger

UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, Utah-Wednesday morning, The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest shared information from the Utah Avalanche Center concerning avalanche danger throughout the Beehive State. Because many portions of Utah received significant snowfall and may still through 5:00 pm MST Wednesday evening, when the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather […]

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As climate change costs mount, Biden seeks to price damages

As climate change costs mount, Biden seeks to price damages

HARDIN, Mont. (AP) — In the coal fields of eastern Montana, climate change is forcing a stark choice: halt mining that helped build everything from schools to senior centers or risk astronomical future damage as fossil fuel emissions warm the planet and increase disasters, crop losses and premature deaths. One […]

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Crash Reported Near Deer Creek Dam

Crash Reported Near Deer Creek Dam

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-Wednesday morning at 10:17 am, UDOT reported a crash on southbound US 189 at milepost 17 (the Deer Creek dam). This has resulted in blockage of the left lane in that direction. CrashSB US 189 at MP 17 (Deer Creek Dam), Wasatch Co.Left Lane Blocked,Est. Clearance Time: 11:30 […]

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Medical Emergency Near Jordanelle Reservoir Results in Partial Road Closure

Medical Emergency Near Jordanelle Reservoir Results in Partial Road Closure

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-Tuesday evening, UDOT reported a medical emergency resulted in a partial closure of US 40. MedicalEB US 40 at MP 8 (Mayflower / SR-319) Wasatch Co.Right Lane ClosedEst. Clearance Time: 10:46 PMFor updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7vcLm — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) February 23, 2022 The incident has resulted in the closure […]

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Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion

Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion

PHOENIX (AP) — The Biden administration will use $1.7 billion from the recently enacted federal infrastructure bill to fund 16 tribal water rights settlements, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday. The money will ensure that tribes get access to water they’ve been promised but have been unable to use […]

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Police: Boy who fired at police had gotten dad’s gun before

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The father of a 4-year-old boy who fired a gun at police told investigators the child had gotten ahold of the weapon before, according to police documents. The child stuck the gun out of a car window as police arrested his father, who had brandished […]

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Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort Tuesday morning during a Utah National Guard training exercise. No crew members were hurt in the accident near Snowbird ski resort, the National Guard said in a post on Twitter. Both UH-60 helicopters were damaged. Shortly […]

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