SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — State officials in Utah have announced plans to launch a road-user fee program expected to raise money for highways that could someday replace gas taxes. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Utah would implement the program Jan. 1 where volunteer drivers would pay a 1.5 […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 of his 35 points in the second half to power the Utah Jazz to a 121-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Rudy Gobert, who had 16 points and 15 rebounds, forced Carmelo Anthony into an air ball […]
The light rail line that goes through the 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 lines and stations since 2015 in the […]
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 state would […]
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. The Deseret News reported Tuesday that five federal agencies and 10 states including Utah have sent 21 firefighters to […]
FRISCO, Colo. (AP) — Colorado remains the country’s most dangerous state for avalanches. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the number of avalanche deaths in Colorado since 1950 has far surpassed that of any other state, and last winter was no different. Colorado has had 287 avalanche deaths since the […]
A second ski resort near Salt Lake City is changing its parking policy to favor carpooling amid concerns about traffic congestion in a Utah canyon home to popular ski resorts. Starting Wednesday, Brighton Resort will designate prime parking areas for visitors with three people or more in their cars on […]
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 […]
Cole McDonald delivered early and late for Hawaii in a 38-34 victory over BYU in the Hawaii Bowl. McDonald threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns in the first half to stake the Warriors to the lead. BYU’s defense took over from there. The Cougars were on the verge of […]
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 find a […]
