Utah dry spell worsens drought, fuels fire danger
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s been an entire month since a measurable amount of rain has fallen in Salt Lake City. And according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 60% of the state has fallen into severe drought. National Weather Service Lead Meteorologist Christine Kruse says little...
Strength through purpose: US Army releases ‘spiritual fitness’ guide for soldiers
SALT LAKE CITY — A nation's army readiness is typically defined by its troop strength and training, weapons and equipment, strategic planning and, of course, military budget. But a new resource recently released by the U.S. Army is anchored to the belief that the spiritual domain also is fundamental...
Salt Lake City shows support for public radio at live taping of NPR’s ‘Wait...
SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of federal funding cuts, Utah public radio fans filled Abravanel Hall to capacity on Thursday for the live taping of the latest episode of NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" The Salt Lake audience often drowned out host Peter Sagal and...
Utah Meets the Participation Trophy Generation
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — For decades, a growing number of parents in the US have adopted a parenting style that emphasizes constant encouragement and positive reinforcement. While supporters say it fosters self-esteem and creativity, others argue that it has contributed to unrealistic self-perception, particularly when...
Bicyclist believed to be at fault for Monday night crash in West Valley City
West Valley police say their investigation indicates that the bicyclist involved in a crash Monday night was at fault.
Jury selection begins in Nicholas Alahverdian rape case in Utah
(WJAR) — Jury selection began Tuesday in one of the two felony rape cases against Nicholas Alahverdian in Utah. Alahverdian, 38, is the man who authorities said faked his death in Rhode Island and fled to Scotland, where he was found alive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alahverdian, known as...
Utah sheriffs criticize ICE for ‘classless’ recruitment of local deputies
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Sheriffs across the State of Utah are concerned about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s latest recruitment tactic of sending letters to deputies and others who have trained with ICE under local agreements—seemingly trying to poach local law enforcement. Kane County Sheriff...
West Valley firefighter’s son in need of bone marrow transplant to survive rare disease
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Time is running out for a 3-year-old Utah boy battling a rare and deadly brain disease. Kiri, the son of West Valley City Firefighter Anthony Duke-Rosati, has been diagnosed with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD). And without a life-saving bone marrow transplant, doctors said he may...
Family of potential hit-and-run victim claim police closed case due to lack of leads
MURRAY, Utah (KUTV) — In March, Jerry Marks was riding a scooter near the 4500 South and State Street in Murray when he was injured in a potential hit-and-run. It’s unclear if the car thought to be involved actually hit him, but he suffered several serious injuries, and the driver didn’t stop.
Kearns family gets life-changing surprise from Operation Roof Rescue
KEARNS — A single mother and her disabled veteran father received the surprise of a lifetime when strangers knocked on their door with an unexpected gift: a brand-new roof. It happened at 2:30 p.m. on Monday in their quiet Kearns neighborhood, when 103.5 The Arrow’s “Operation Roof Rescue” team showed up.
