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Huntsman family donates $12M to Utah State University

Huntsman family donates $12M to Utah State University

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — The Huntsman family plans to donate $12 million toward new professorships at Utah State University’s business school. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Wednesday that the endowment is in honor of late family patriarch Jon M. Huntsman Sr., a billionaire chemical industrialist who died in February 2018. Jon Huntsman […]

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Wasatch High School Graduation Is May 22

Wasatch High School Graduation Is May 22

HEBER CITY, Utah-This year’s graduation at Wasatch High School is slated for Wednesday May 22 at the Wasatch County Events Center. The doors will open at 4:00 pm. The Wasatch County School District encourages attendees to wear their best dress or business attire. Casual dress is recommended. Attendees are also […]

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Man ordered to stand trial in deaths of teens in mine shaft

Man ordered to stand trial in deaths of teens in mine shaft

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge is ordering a Utah man to stand trial on aggravated murder and other charges in the deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found tossed down a mine shaft. Judge Derek Pullan handed down the decision Monday in the case of Jerrod Baum, […]

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University of Utah Names New VP For Student Affairs

University of Utah Names New VP For Student Affairs

SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday, University of Utah president Ruth V. Watkins announced Lori K. McDonald is the new vice president for university affairs at the Salt Lake City-based institution. McDonald, who currently serves as the university’s associate vice president and dean of students, will assume her new position July 1. She […]

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Autism researcher gets $217K more in retaliation lawsuit

Autism researcher gets $217K more in retaliation lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A University of Utah autism researcher who accused college administrators of retaliating against her for raising concerns about data privacy has been awarded an additional $217,000 by a federal judge. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that the judge decided April 25 that Judith Zimmerman will receive […]

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Utah store owner not charged for fatally punching customer

Utah store owner not charged for fatally punching customer

CLEARFIELD, Utah (AP) — Utah prosecutors have declined to file charges against a store owner who fatally punched another man. News outlets reported that officials from the Davis County Attorney’s Office announced April 18 that they will not charge the owner for the altercation resulting in the death of 39-year-old […]

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Liquor officials: No beer at karaoke or ax-throwing venues

Liquor officials: No beer at karaoke or ax-throwing venues

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The state liquor commission says beer will not be allowed at a Salt Lake City karaoke business or an Ogden ax-throwing venue because neither fits the definition of a “recreational amenity,” under a law that takes effect in mid-May. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Utah Department […]

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Teacher who sexually abused 3 students granted parole

Teacher who sexually abused 3 students granted parole

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former Utah high school English teacher who has been in prison for the last four years for sexually abusing three students has been granted parole. Utah Board of Pardons and Parole spokesman Dennis Moxon said Tuesday that 39-year-old Brianne Altice will be released Sept. […]

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Heber-Kamas Gate Across Mirror Lake Open

Heber-Kamas Gate Across Mirror Lake Open

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-Tuesday evening around 5:31 pm, the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest confirmed on Twitter that the Heber-Kamas RS gate across Mirror Lake (Highway 150) is now open. There is a road closed/no winter maintenance sign on the road at this time however. Snow levels higher up Highway 150 make it […]

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Wasatch County Council To Discuss Airport Expansion/Development South of Jordanelle

Wasatch County Council To Discuss Airport Expansion/Development South of Jordanelle

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-Wednesday afternoon, the Wasatch County Council will meet to discuss expansion of the Heber Valley Airport as well as development near Jordanelle Reservoir. Other items to be discussed include the awarding of pickle ball bids and declarations for mental health awareness and building safety months. In regard to […]

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