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Man sentenced to prison in 'unconscionable' shooting, robbery at West Valley salon
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who went on a crime spree across several states has pleaded guilty to shooting a woman and attacking a child during what prosecutors called an "unconscionable" robbery at a West Valley hair salon in 2021. Derrick Lamone Scott, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to...
Jazz rookie already proving to be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz headlines are dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, but their young talent got in plenty of work during summer league. They won two of their three games in Salt Lake City before going 3-2 in Las Vegas. The rebuilding Jazz had most of their regular roster when they hosted, but left some of those players behind for Vegas.
'The system is broken': Cafeteria worker saw disturbing signs before death of 12-year-old boy
WEST HAVEN, Weber County — A cafeteria worker at the school where Gavin Peterson once attended said she and others saw some disturbing signs in the years and months before the boy died from severe malnutrition. The 12-year-old's father, Shane Peterson, 46, stepmother, Nichole Scott, 50, and brother Tyler...
Northern Utah to Experience Extreme Heat on Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a significant heatwave this week, particularly in the northern valleys, with temperatures expected to soar between 100-104°F. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a warning, highlighting Wednesday as the hottest day of the week. This extreme heat is anticipated to challenge daily records and pose dangers, especially to individuals sensitive to high temperatures.
2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah
Last month, a lost Utah woman with dementia was finally rescued with the help of two dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently shared the incident on Facebook. The agency commended the work of the woman’s pet dog and a K-9 officer, who worked together to help find and save her. Although dehydrated and […] The post 2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah appeared first on DogTime.
Utah firefighters deployed to fight Oregon fire
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Thirty-four firefighters from nine Utah fire departments gathered this weekend to deploy to the Lone Rock Fire, near Condon, Oregon. The deployment was in response to a state-to-state request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Following the request,...
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
USU researchers are helping UDOT study vertiports | News
Earlier this year, the Utah Department of Transportation showcased the state’s first demonstration of a vertiport — a major milestone in a multiyear research collaboration with Utah State University. According to the FAA, vertiports are areas for vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, operations — which could apply...
Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple
Salt Lake City employees accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple after spraying them with an herbicide, the Fairpark Community Council said Tuesday. The group said over 200 trees were poisoned by the Parks Division. The community council said the city blamed the issue on a “procedural error” by...
Southern Utah Selected Third; Utah Tech Eighth, In United Football Media Poll
ARLINGTON, Texas-Tuesday, at the United Athletic Conference Football Media Day, Southern Utah was selected third and Utah Tech eighth. Central Arkansas was selected first overall by the media to win the conference as the Bears netted 77 points and five first-place votes. The standings are as follows:. Central Arkansas 77...
Puka Nacua Excited For Brother Tei Nacua To Begin BYU Career
OREM, Utah – Puka Nacua, Kai Nacua, and Samson Nacua were all standout players for BYU football. The good news for BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is that another Nacua is coming. Tei Nacua, younger brother to Kai, Puka, and Samson, will be part of the BYU football program...
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