Murray officer found justified in shooting man who threw knives at police
MURRAY — A Murray police officer was found to be legally justified in shooting a man in the hand after the man refused to leave an apartment and threw two knives at officers. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that officer Kevin Marquardson was justified in...
The sound of success: Inside Nielsen’s Custard
Steve Nielsen is very proud of the neon ice cream cone atop his diner and says it has become a Bountiful landmark. Photo by Steve Nielsen. Diehard Nielsen’s Custard fans know if they want to eat the world’s best custard inside the diner, it won’t be to the sound of soothing music. Any indulging in a caramel brownie...
Salt Lake City among best state capitals to live in, study says
A recent study has named Salt Lake City among the best state capitals to live in across the U.S.
Skiers warned to stay away from backcountry this weekend after fatal avalanches
With winter finally arriving this week, and snow falling once again on Friday, thousands of people headed to the hills to try and take in all this fresh powder.
Cortina collector lines his restaurant with Olympic torches
Giorgio Ghedina owns Al Passetto in Cortina d'Ampezzo displaying Olympic torches. He has collected around 40 torches over 20-25 years as a passion. Athletes like Lindsey Vonn signed torches including one from the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — At a restaurant called Al Passetto in Cortina...
Utahns with disabilities don’t need more enemies
For almost 50 years, the Disability Law Center (DLC) has served Utah as the state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency (P&A), providing free legal services statewide by enforcing and advancing the legal rights, choices, and opportunities of Utahns with disabilities. There are 57 organizations like ours, serving every...
US captures record 11th gold medal at the Winter Olympics
The U.S. team won its record-breaking 11th gold medal of the Winter Olympics when the trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis took the title in mixed aerials. The 11th gold breaks a record
Salt Lake County health officials warn of surging measles cases
“If you have any symptoms of illness at all: stay home, don’t participate in activities,” Salt Lake County health officials said in a news release this week. So far this year, 28 cases have been confirmed in the county, said Nicholas Rupp, a spokesperson for the Salt Lake County Health Department.
A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad’s death. Now...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A year after her husband died, a mother of three in Utah self-published a children’s book that she said helped her sons cope with the sudden loss. Kouri Richins promoted her book “Are You With Me?” on a local TV station and drew praise for helping young children process the death of a parent....
South Davis Metro Fire announces death of fire chief who was a ‘visionary leader’
BOUNTIFUL — The South Davis Metro Fire department announced Saturday its fire chief had died. Fire Chief Greg Stewart died on Friday at 51 years old. The fire department did not specify his cause of death. "Chief Stewart was a visionary leader with a deep commitment to serve others...

















