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Great Salt Lake dry-up may be increasing greenhouse gas emissions: Study
As the Great Salt Lake falls prey to human-induced drought conditions, its increasingly exposed seabed is emitting greenhouse gases and accelerating climate change, a new study has found. About 4.1 million tons of such gases were released from the dried-out lake floor in 2020 alone, with carbon dioxide making up 94 percent of those emissions,…
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press PARIS — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics
The USA vs China Rivalry Has Never Been More Back After IOC Tells America To Just Stop Caring About The Chinese Doping Their Faces Off
NPR -- In a shocking move on Wednesday, the International Olympic Committee moved to crush U.S. inquiries into a Chinese sports doping scandal, by threatening to reject Salt Lake City's bid to host the Winter Games in 2034. In a series of fierce statements coordinated by IOC President Thomas Bach,...
Tooele taxes could increase by hundreds to compensate for school district deficit after massive funding loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of seven million dollars after losing state...
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities under fire after being seen with a Trump bumper sticker
SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is receiving backlash over a post shared on social media. The post points out a former President Trump bumper sticker on the back of one of their trucks. Now, people are questioning whether this is okay. The...
Herriman mom thrilled for son’s Olympic debut in Paris
HERRIMAN — The family of a world-class marathon runner who grew up in Herriman will be cheering him on in the Paris Olympics, but he won’t be sporting red, white and blue. There’s a reason Rory Linkletter isn’t competing for Team USA, and his family and friends — especially his mom — are absolutely ecstatic about it.
Ohio man arrested in Cedar City for allegedly kidnapping a California girl
CEDAR CITY — An Ohio man was found Wednesday at a Cedar City gas station with a California teen who had been reported kidnapped. Ryan Gray Patch, 27, of Ohio, was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of felony charges of aggravated kidnapping, endangerment of a child, and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/spice and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the police affidavit.
Restrictions in place as Silver King Fire progresses in Piute County
MARYSVALE, Utah (KUTV) — The Silver King Fire, located near Marysvale in Piute County, has grown to 18,222 acres. The lightning-caused fire is 86% contained, Central Utah Fire Interagency said. PREVIOUS:Progression of Silver King Fire since it sparked, burning 17,600 acres so far. On Friday, CUFI expects moisture to...
Suspects in 'sophisticated' St. George robbery leave with $500k in merchandise
ST. GEORGE, Utah (KUTV) — Authorities in St. George suspect members of an international crime group are responsible for a burglary at Red Cliffs Mall. The robbery took place at Regal Watch, a luxury watch and handbag boutique. The suspects were in the mall for more than five hours...
Big Lots in Logan shutting it doors
LOGAN - The Big Lots store at 1617 North Main in Logan is among nearly 150 stores across 28 states that the discount retailer is reportedly closing. The Logan store, along with a location in Layton, will shut its doors, while five other locations in Utah will remain open. The final date of operation for the Logan location is not yet known.
Roy mayor flies idea of moving Ogden-Hinckley Airport to west Weber County
ROY, Utah (KUTV) — Roy's mayor is not sure this will fly, but after a string of small plane crashes in his community, the latest this week, he raised the idea in a 2News interview of moving Ogden-Hinckley Airport. "If I were king for a day, and had the...
Orem man charged with pointing gun at officers, calling them 'cowards'
OREM — An Orem man wanted by police for absconding is facing new charges accusing him of pointing a gun at officers who went to his house to arrest him. Robin Blaze Thurber, 67, was charged Friday in 4th District Court with four counts of assault on a police officer and possession of a gun by a restricted person, second-degree felonies; and interfering with police, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, class B misdemeanors.
Mountain Wine Storage in Heber City officially opens
Mountain Wine Storage is officially open in Heber City. Located about 20 minutes from Park City, Mountain Wine Storage is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility of wine storage lockers for securely housing personal wine collections. The variety of storage lockers available can accommodate any size collection — from six cases to...
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