Category — Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah’s U.S. Senators have just been put on notice that their political parties and legislative caucuses back home will be grading their performance on states rights issues.

Washington » Senators have reached an agreement on more modest dietary supplement safeguards that would make it easier to crackdown on products that could hurt people.

The Utah Senate on Thursday rejected a bill setting standard euthanasia methods for animal shelters. HB185 failed the Senate in its final vote, 15-9.

Gov. Gary Herbert indicated Thursday he almost certainly will not use his veto pen to block a $1 per pack increase in Utah’s tobacco tax, saying to do so would undermine his efforts to protect public education.

In an era when one can find anything on the Internet, health care should not be far behind, according to Utah legislators. SJR16 urges health care companies to become more transparent by making policies available to the public and to publish financial assistance, including information on

After a concerted effort to amend or stall the E-Verify bill, the measure passed 46-24 and now awaits signatures. SB251, sponsored by Republicans Sen.

Snow and ice are suspected as contributing to a fatal head-on crash Thursday on U.S. 491 near southeastern Utah’s Monticello. Utah Highway Patrol spokesman Cameron Roden said the accident occurred about 9:10 a.

Cedar City police say a 55-year-old man got tired of waiting for a former roommate to move his vehicle out of the carport — so he torched it. The man was in the Iron County Jail on Thursday, booked on suspicion of third-degree felony arson after the car, a 1993 Isuzu Rodeo, allegedly was

SPRINGVILLE » A firefighter from Las Vegas will become Springville’s new fire chief. City officials say Henry Clinton, a battalion chief with the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Department, will begin his new job in Springville on April 5.

Cedar City » The National Park Service is looking for a K-12 teacher to work as a uniformed park ranger this summer at Cedar Breaks National Monument and who would use the experience in the classroom to develop a lesson plan.

A 69-year-old Willard, Utah man died when his ATV rolled near Lava Springs, Idaho, Wednesday night.

PROVO — The last hurdle between Provo and what city leaders hope will be a major business partner cleared the Utah House of Representatives today.

After a two-hour discussion regarding the proposed park at 100 South, the Alpine City Council awarded a construction bid to Hawker Enterprise. The park, which has stirred some controversy among Alpine

GENOLA — The town of Genola is one of Utah County’s few remaining wild pheasant pockets these days, and its residents say that unless something is done soon, nary a pheasant will be found there, eith

A 34-year-old Provo man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his truck rolled down a hillside at the entrance to Slate Canyon.

A bill that targets Provo City’s rental practices drew sharp discussion on Wednesday before easily passing and moving to the governor for signature or veto.

What is 126 inches tall, 21 miles long, weighs 32,000 tons, requires 131 miles of welding, and has peeved off an entire upscale Highland neighborhood?

Cheer parent meeting — Parents of students who wish to try out for Lehi High School cheerleading are invited to an information meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Preschoolers can dance to the beat of the drum as they learn about Native American culture today from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Lehi Hutchings Museum. Come listen to Native American legends and flute musi

The Lehi Legacy Center staff are taking sports registrations Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center’s northeast registration office, 123 N. Center St. The deadline for volleyball and

The annual Spring Gala that benefits the Lehi City Library is sold out. Patterson Construction is sponsoring entertainer, pianist and music writer Jon Schmidt for the dinner event. All proceeds benefi

Seniors of Eagle Mountain have several activities planned for March starting with Bunco on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Sue Hillker’s home at 4701 Decrescendo Drive in SilverLake. On March 18, seniors will

Brigham Young University has been named the most popular university in the country by a national magazine.

PROVO — Many of the people in the room were elderly, though not all. Many had diabetes or a family history of diabetes, but not all. All did want to keep their kidneys healthy, so they celebrated Wor

AMERICAN FORK — A man acquitted in the death of his girlfriend’s son pleaded guilty Tuesday to abusing a disabled man.

A South Jordan man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly violating a protective order and continuing to threaten an Orem police officer.

Veteran prosecutor Kent Morgan has taken the first step in filing a civil lawsuit against his boss, Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra L. Miller, claiming she and other members of her staff have lied about his professional conduct and made false statements to damage his reputation.

A 34-year-old Provo man died Wednesday evening when he apparently drove his pickup in an area off limits to vehicles in Slate Canyon, overturned the truck and dropped about 150 feet down an embankment.

“Nunsense” and “God’s Favorite” — Mountain View High School will present two plays this week. “Nunsense” will be performed today and Friday at 7 p.m. “God’s Favorite” will be per

Orem’s Library Advisory Commission will hold a public meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Orem Public Library’s book discussion room, 58 N. State Street.