SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A panel of Utah lawmakers has approved a measure to strengthen the state’s stand-your-ground self-defense law. Republican Rep. Cory Maloy’s proposal approved Tuesday would make it clear that people don’t need to try to run away before using force, including deadly force. It now moves […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forecasters have issued a winter storm warning and other advisories about snow and rain expected to fall on parts of Utah into Thursday night and Friday morning. A winter storm warning issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service says heavy snow with accumulations ranging from […]
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 13 at 10:26AM MST until February 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Saltlake …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected. * WHERE…Uinta County, WY, Wasatch Mountain Valleys, Great […]
EDEN, Utah (AP) — The recent killing of a cougar near homes in a Utah mountain town has spurred debate among residents about how to live in the same habitat as the predators. The Standard-Examiner reports the big cat was killed last month by a hunter after it had been lurking around […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature has passed a plan to allow political candidates and elected officials to pay for child care with campaign contributions. The Tuesday vote sends the bill to Republican Gov. Gary Herbert. It comes as a number of states weigh the question following a […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Mexico President Vicente Fox is reiterating his strong opposition to United States President Donald Trump’s push for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Fox said Tuesday while speaking at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City: “Walls divide. We must build bridges.” Fox […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — University of Utah President Ruth Watkins says the college has begun making changes to correct deficiencies exposed in the lead-up to the fatal shooting of a track athlete on campus by her ex-boyfriend last year. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Watkins told the university’s board of trustees […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming is closer to allowing a select number of students from neighboring states to qualify for its in-state college scholarship program. The proposal passed an initial vote in the state Senate on Tuesday after earlier clearing the House. The bill would allow as many as 24 […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Officials say a downtown Provo restaurant is likely a total loss after a fire started in the basement and then engulfed the establishment. Provo Fire and Rescue teams arrived Monday night to a fire at the Los Hermanos restaurant. Dean York with the Provo Fire Department […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah House of Representatives has unanimously approved removing a provision in the state constitution that allows slavery as punishment for a crime. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Democratic Rep. Sandra Hollins said Monday that the line no longer reflects the character of the state or its […]
