Parole decisions made for Utah inmates serving time for homicide, manslaughter
SALT LAKE CITY — Recent decisions by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole regarding inmates serving time for taking another person's life have resulted in two people being granted parole and two being given release dates, but all four being ordered to serve a little more time. Jonathan...
Lockdown at Utah prisons fully lifted after more than a month
After a correctional officer was seriously injured in September, Utah's prisons have been under a lockdown or partial lockdown for more than a month, but that lockdown has finally been lifted.
Holding the line: With Houston showing, Utah reminds it’s still a defensive school
SALT LAKE CITY — Seconds after defensive back Jackson Bennee blew up Houston quarterback Conner Weigman and forced a fumble that defensive tackle Jireh Moe immediately jumped on, Devon Dampier rolled to his right, saw the opening and sprinted toward the end zone. The touchdown extended Utah's lead over...
Man who testified against brother released after years in jail for his part in...
SALT LAKE CITY — While the other three people charged in a killing outside Winco fled the state, Damian Coleman was arrested and spending time in jail. Now, he is the first of the four to be released. The Roy man said he was "very remorseful" and prays that...
Utah correctional officers required to work mandatory overtime to compensate for short-staffing
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Department of Corrections is now asking all of its correctional officers to work mandatory overtime to cope with short-staffing. Richard Piatt, the department's director of public affairs, said there are currently 57 vacancies at the facilities in Salt Lake City and 12 at the Central Utah Correctional Facility that they need to fill to be fully staffed. Until then, correctional officers are being required to work one mandatory overtime shift per pay period.
Optimism growing RB LJ Martin can return for BYU’s showdown with Utah
BYU running back LJ Martin is out again this week against Arizona State, but sources tell On3 there is growing optimism he can return for the Nov. 7 showdown with in-state rival Utah. Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has been sidelined since exiting the TCU game on Oct. 3 with a lower-body injury. Martin has made strong progress in the last two weeks, with sources at the time saying they were hopeful he would be good to go against the Utes, with real confidence growing s
Montana wildlife tracking towers reveal bat’s journey from Utah to Tennessee
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Two new wildlife-tracking towers installed on public lands in central Montana are helping researchers uncover the long-distance migration patterns of bats and other flying wildlife. The Bureau of Land Management and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently installed the towers in the Upper Missouri River...
Man pleads guilty to shooting, killing friend who said he could ‘dodge the bullets’
A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after shooting his friend in 2025. His friend was reportedly trying to "dodge the bullets".
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at home with less cooking and preparation
Sobe Eats' Thanksgiving dinner To Go helps families enjoy a holiday meal at home with less cooking and preparation. Sobe Eats is a family-owned Utah catering and food truck company founded in 2019 by brothers Fernando, Victor, and Sal Soberanis. Today, Fernando and Victor own and operate the business. They...
Catholic church hosts diaconate anniversary mass after 50 years of service
MIDVALE — After serving for 50 years in the Salt Lake Diocese, St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Midvale will be holding a diaconate anniversary Mass for Deacon Stan Stott. The special Mass will begin at 6 p.m. at 624 Lennox Street in Midvale and is open to the general public. After the Mass, a special dinner will be held at the church and is also open to the public.

















