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Lingering storms hit across Utah as sunshine takes over
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Happy Monday, Utah! Monsoonal moisture is lingering in the Beehive State today which means more thunderstorms, but not like what we saw over the weekend. The bottom line? More severe weather and flash flooding on deck today. A brief break from wet weather is...
Utah restaurant owner sentenced to year in prison for $1.8M in fraudulent loans
SALT LAKE CITY — The owner of a popular Italian restaurant was sentenced to a year in prison for stealing more than $1.88 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Giuseppe Mirenda, 29, of Salt Lake City, is a co-owner of Sicilia Restaurant Management and five Utah restaurants, including the popular Sicilia Mia in Holladay. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday Mirenda was sentenced to one year plus one day in prison for defrauding a COVID-19 relief program.
How a law passed earlier this year made executions in Utah a more secretive process
There are still unanswered questions in the wake of the execution of Taberon Honie earlier this month, Utah’s first capital punishment in over a decade and first lethal injection since 1999. Where did Utah buy the lethal injection drug, pentobarbital? And who administered it? What were the credentials of the execution team? Those details will […]
After a mostly hot and dry summer, here’s what Utah’s fall weather may look like
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah was on pace to post one of its hottest and driest meteorological summers on record, but that may no longer be the case now monsoonal storms have left a mark. Listen to the National Weather Service talk with KSL NewsRadio’s Jeff Caplan about Utah’s...
DroneUp Downsizing Walmart Delivery Network in 3 States
DroneUp, the longtime drone delivery partner of Walmart, is ceasing its service in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Tampa, Florida, according to a new report. The company last week told Axios it is shuttering 18 Walmart delivery hubs in those cities to focus on operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which the retailer in January announced would expand to reach 1.8 million people.
1st look at The Cantinas Taco Bell pop-up: Fans have a Baja Blast in early retirement
For the old at heart ready to live out their early retirement dreams, Taco Bell opened its doors to The Cantinas -- a first-of-its kind pop-up experience with an array of senior-inspired leisure activities from golf and pickleball to bingo and still life painting, all decked out with retro nods to the beloved fast food brand.
Utah Eliminates California From Playoff Contention
Eduardo Curros – Field Correspondent, All Lacrosse All The Time. The Utah Archers played the first of two games this weekend Friday night at Zions Bank Stadium against the California Redwoods. Utah came into their Homecoming weekend having lost their last two games, as well as the West Conference lead to the Denver Outlaws. Meanwhile, California was in need of a big game and significant help if they were going to make the playoffs. The Redwoods rallied from fourth quarter deficits of 10-7 and 12-8 to force overtime. However, Utah would prevail 13-12 in overtime to drop the Redwoods to 3-7, eliminating them from playoff contention.
After being crowned state champion, southern Utah massage therapist aims to spread spirit of support
ST. GEORGE — After clinching victory at the 2024 Utah State Massage Championship and taking on the national stage, a New Harmony massage therapist is eager to share her message with the world. "I hope to inspire and bring more people into this environment," licensed massage therapist Rebecca Moody...
FREE TO READ: Collapse of an iconic arch in Utah has some wondering if other famous arches are also at risk
The recent collapse of a popular rock arch at Lake Powell known as the “Toilet Bowl” is a sad reminder that the spectacular geological arches that dot southern Utah’s landscape aren’t guaranteed to be there forever. Arch experts say erosion and human activity mean that arches are susceptible to crumbling at any given time. Parks officials have been fielding questions this week about the fragility of Utah’s arches in light of the recent collapse. They aren't physically fortifying the arches but have strict policies to limit human impact. A Utah geologist has found that human-made energy sources such as trains, trucks and helicopters are increasing ground vibrations and placing stress on arches.
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