Locksmith helps Utah woman who wrote '911' on hand escape kidnapping
A woman in Utah held against her will was saved by a locksmith after she wrote 911 on her hand, according to a report.
Pence-Harris VP debate draws nearly 60M viewers, becomes second-most-watched
According to Nielsen data, the debate showdown between vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was the second-most-watched match-up of presidential running mates in history.
Biden campaign sold 15K fly swatters after fly landed on Pence’s head at VP debate
An uninvited participant swooped into Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate, and it set social media abuzz.
Plexiglass and patriotic flair: Stage set for VP debate in the coronavirus era
Each candidate will have a clear partition on the side of their desk that faces the other, and they will be spaced more than 12 feet apart.
Trump campaign leaves ticket for Tupac at VP debate after Kamala Harris named him ‘best rapper alive’
The Trump campaign is reportedly leaving a vice presidential debate ticket for Tupac Shakur as a jab at Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who recently called the hip-hop icon, who was killed in 1996, the “best rapper alive.”
Notre Dame president, 2 senators test positive for COVID-19 after White House visit
Utah Sen. Mike Lee says he has tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing “symptoms consistent with longtime allergies.”
Police officers, firefighters team up to rescue newborn kittens from storm drain
Police said the mother cat was “nowhere to be seen” and that the kittens were later handed over to animal control.
Hurricane-force winds blow over dozens of semi-trucks in Utah
According to local reports, the windstorm blew over at least 45 semi-trucks, injuring at least four drivers.
Utah police replace woman's American flag after she breaks it while fighting off home intruder
Utah police helped replace a woman’s American flag after she broke it while using Old Glory to protect her family from a home intruder on Monday, authorities said.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Mormon choir Christmas concert canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, first time in event's history
The cancellation announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign that disruptions to normal religious activity will continue through the holidays.
Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
Utah sees virus surge – but not in county with mask order
Utah has seen a surge in coronavirus cases _ but not in densely populated Salt Lake City, where cases are dropping a month after the county instituted a mask mandate.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Man proposes to girlfriend via Animal Crossing after COVID-19 pandemic foiled original plan
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
10-year-old fisherman in Utah reels in massive catch
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
Man seen brandishing bow, aiming arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City
A man was seen drawing a hunting bow and aiming an arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City on May 30.