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LISTEN: Intermountain Health has shortest liver transplant wait times in nation, thanks to new tech
MURRAY — A new 167-pound piece of medical equipment has given Sophie Hansen a chance to live again. “My journey with liver disease started when I was 3 years old,” the 22-year-old said. Hansen, from Bountiful, has primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic, incurable liver disease. When her health...
Keeping luggage safe from thieves at the airport carousel
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis County family believes their luggage was stolen right off the airport carousel, and they’re hoping to warn others to be prepared. Sarah Barrett said they tracked their bag with the Delta app all the way to the baggage carousel, but by the time they got there, it was gone.
Another arrest from Peoa party shootout
A 25-year-old West Valley City man was arrested last week, making him the fifth adult to be apprehended in connection to a large shootout at a Peoa party in mid-May. Jose Carlo Mendez-Villa was taken into custody by Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday for five felony counts of discharging a firearm. He was not formally charged as of Tuesday morning, but he was being held in the Summit County Jail without bail.
Charges filed against man accused of trying to hijack UTA bus
LAYTON — A Farmington man who police say huffed a can of air duster before trying to hijack a UTA bus and attempting to burn an officer, is now facing formal charges. Keith Sterling Frandsen, 36, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with bus hijacking, a first-degree felony; assault on a police officer, a class A misdemeanor; and interfering with a police officer, a class B misdemeanor.
Salt Lake and Smith Entertainment Group downtown plan includes ticket fees, contract terms revealed
SALT LAKE CITY — The unofficial terms of the contract between the Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake City to create a revitalization zone was made public Tuesday, and a key provision sets money aside from every ticket sold at the Delta Center to be handed back to the city.
SLC's tallest buildings, ticket fees for housing and more in NHL arena deal
A proposal before the Salt Lake City Council would allow building heights to rise to a stunning 600 feet in the downtown sports, arts and entertainment district that would house a remodeled NHL arena.
Squirrel knocks out power in Murray, crews on site
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — A few dozen people in Murray have been left without power thanks to the menacing acts of a local squirrel. Murray City Power said the squirrel caused damage to the power just after noon on Tuesday, July 2. The damage sparked an outage that has affected about 50 Murray City Power customers in the area of 700 West near I-15 and 5900 South near I-215.
After lightning strikes teen group, one faces months-long recovery
SALT LAKE CITY — All of the teens hospitalized after being shocked by a lightning strike have been released from the hospital. 14-year-old Kaileigh Saling, the last of the hospitalized teens, was sent home Sunday night. Kaleigh Saling said the lightning strike hit just inches from where she was...
The FBI is starting a new program to prevent mass violence
SALT LAKE CITY — In the newest reiteration of “see something, say something,” the FBI is asking people to be on the lookout for signs someone could be contemplating mass violence. There’s been a huge increase in mass violence over the past 20 years. But the FBI’s...
Burn experts warn of hot surfaces, other heat-related dangers during the summer months
SALT LAKE CITY — The summer heat is great for dipping in the pool and eating a snow cone, but the heat can also quickly add danger during outdoor recreation. The University of Utah Health Burn Center and Salt Lake City fire officials gathered Tuesday morning at Sunnyside Park to address common heat-related dangers families face during the hottest months of the year.
Spencer Cox, Matthew McConaughey to speak at US governors event in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Spencer Cox's turn as chairman of the National Governors Association is coming to an end and the Utah Republican will hand off the reins next week at a series of meetings in Salt Lake City that will feature Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Cox has...
Man arrested by SLCPD after found asleep in running pickup with drug paraphernalia visible
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found sleeping in a Chevrolet pickup with the engine running and with drug paraphernalia visible through the windows. A search of the vehicle found blue pills stamped “M30,” determined to...
New Lady Dino basketball coach Jordan Blanc talks about summer workouts
Jordan Blanc was named the new head coach of the Lady Dinos basketball team in April and hit the ground running this summer with camps that have already taken place at USU Eastern and the University of Utah plus plenty of open gym time. The girl’s season doesn’t start until...
Amy Rodriguez firing was based on performance
SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – On Sunday, Amy Rodriguez was fired during her first season as head coach of the Utah Royals. On Tuesday, we found out why. Rodriguez and the Royals were off to a dismal 2-11-2 start, and with 11 games to go, management felt like this was the time for a chance. […]
Where you can and can’t launch fireworks in Utah this year
SALT LAKE CITY — Fireworks are once again legal in Utah — for a short time this week, at least. Personal fireworks may be legally launched during two, four-day windows over the summer: July 2-5, to celebrate Independence Day; and July 22-25, to celebrate Pioneer Day. The legal period is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. those days, and up until midnight on the day of each holiday.
Utah Jazz to showcase young talent at ’24 Salt Lake City Summer League
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Six players selected by Utah in the 2023 and 2024 NBA drafts are expected to suit up for the Jazz next week in the 2024 Salt Lake City Summer League. The Jazz’s 2024 NBA Draft picks — Cody Williams...
“Open Streets” in downtown Salt Lake City plans to bring community together
SALT LAKE CITY — On Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, and July 19-20, Main Street. will be closed to car traffic between 100 S. and 200 S. Instead, it will be open to foot traffic for which is the goal of Open Streets. “Main Street and downtown are at...
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