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South on alert for tornadoes as severe thunderstorms move in

South on alert for tornadoes as severe thunderstorms move in

ABC News (NEW YORK) — The South is on alert for dangerous tornadoes as severe thunderstorms move in. The severe weather is forecast to move across Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia on Friday, with damaging winds near 70 mph. Cities in the bull’s-eye include Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee; Huntsville, […]

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Gabby Petito Lawsuit Claims Cop Knew Fiancé Was Mental, Emotional Threat

Gabby Petito Lawsuit Claims Cop Knew Fiancé Was Mental, Emotional Threat

(Grand County, UT) — A new lawsuit filed by the family of Long Island native Gabby Petito accuses a Utah officer of being aware that her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, was an “emotional and mental threat to” Petito before she was killed last year. Fox News reports lawyers for Petito’s parents […]

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Zion National Park Closes Climbing Sites To Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

Zion National Park Closes Climbing Sites To Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

(Zion National Park, UT) — Zion National Park is closing some of the park’s popular rock climbing areas to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Those areas include Angels Landing and Cable Mountain. Peregrine falcons are known as the world’s fastest animal, diving at more than 240 miles an hour. High concentrations […]

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Intermountain Health Facilities Dropping Mask Requirement

Intermountain Health Facilities Dropping Mask Requirement

(St. George, UT) — Intermountain Health is dropping its mask requirement for patients and visitors. Utah’s largest healthcare system announced this week that masks will be optional, starting March 15th. Intermountain officials said they made the decision to drop the mask requirement based on current health data and in collaboration […]

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Cox Announces Plan To Provide Free Period Products In State Buildings

Cox Announces Plan To Provide Free Period Products In State Buildings

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the state of Utah will provide free feminine hygiene products in restrooms in all state buildings. The governor announced the move yesterday during an event at the State Capitol building. The governor also praised the Period Project, a group that has […]

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Bill To Create New State Flag Headed To Governor

Bill To Create New State Flag Headed To Governor

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are sending a bill to create a new state flag to Governor Spencer Cox. The Utah House passed Senate Bill 31 in a 40-35 vote yesterday. The Senate approved the bill in an 18-to-9 vote a few minutes later. The votes complete a […]

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Utah Legislature Set To Adjourn Tonight

Utah Legislature Set To Adjourn Tonight

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Legislature will finish its 45-day session today in Salt Lake City. Multiple bills were moved to the governor’s desk yesterday, including a pair of bills that crack down on social media companies. Parental consent will be required for children to be active on […]

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Lawmakers Pass Abortion Clinic Ban, Gov. Cox Expected To Sign

Lawmakers Pass Abortion Clinic Ban, Gov. Cox Expected To Sign

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Legislature has passed a bill to ban abortion clinics in Utah starting next year. The Senate approved the bill along party lines on Thursday. The House passed the measure earlier in the session and now needs to approve two Senate amendments before sending the […]

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East Palestine residents confront town leaders, Norfolk Southern

East Palestine residents confront town leaders, Norfolk Southern

Florian Roden / EyeEm/Getty Images (EAST PALESTINE, Ohio) — A town hall in East Palestine, Ohio became heated as an exasperated and furious crowd shouted their frustrations at state and federal officials and a Norfolk Southern representative. It’s been four weeks since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the town […]

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Eighteen-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer

Eighteen-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer

WLS-TV (CHICAGO) — An 18-year-old was charged Thursday with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer after the two exchanged gunfire at close range. The officer was responding to a call about a person with a firearm Wednesday when he was shot multiple times, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said during […]

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