Enzyme Breakthrough at University of Utah Could Strengthen Ozempic and Wegovy Effects
Scientists discover new enzyme that could supercharge weight-loss drugs – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Researchers at the University of Utah identified a novel enzyme called PapB that transforms linear peptide drugs into compact ring shapes. This process, known as macrocyclization, links the ends of peptides through a precise sulfur-carbon bond called ... Read more The post Enzyme Breakthrough at University...
Salt Lake City Basks in Sun, Braces for Wind and Thunder Whiplash
Salt Lake City started Saturday, May 2, under clear skies, with temperatures in the mid-40s at the Salt Lake City airport. Sunshine is expected to nudge afternoon readings into the low to mid 70s, setting up comfortable conditions for most outdoor plans. Sunny Saturday, Toastier Sunday. Saturday should stay mostly...
9 vehicles involved in South Salt Lake crash on I-15
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah, May 2, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 at about 1:18 p.m. Saturday was big and messy and inconvenient, but left people with relatively minor injuries. The incident happened on the northbound roadway just south of the Interstate 80 interchange, and...
Taylorsville Parents Rip High School Over Ignored Sex-Harassment Warnings
Granite School District has opened an investigation into Taylorsville High after parents told 2News that repeated reports about harassment and sexually explicit messages aimed at students were brushed off by administrators, a school resource officer and a coach. Families say several girls filed incident reports through the district's online portal, only to be asked to relive the details again and again before the school...
Driver arrested for DUI after fleeing, crashing in West Valley City
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A 23-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence and fleeing officers with the West Valley Police Department. According to court documents, an officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Joe Hernandez. He allegedly “failed to stop despite the emergency lights being activated on officer's clearly marked "POLICE" vehicle,” the documents read.
Taste the warmth of Sicily at Utah’s hottest new Italian restaurant
One of Salt Lake City’s hottest new restaurants serves up Sicilian fare from Italy and offers guests a warm and inviting experience.
Sugar House Quarters Arcade Bar Hits Game Over As Rent, Roadwork Pile On
Quarters Arcade Bar’s Sugar House outpost is powering down for good, with owners announcing the location will close permanently on May 31. The arcade-forward bar, which opened in 2022 as the second Quarters location, never quite escaped a perfect storm of long-running street construction, slow summer business, and rising rents, according to its owners. The final night of service is set for...
Three juveniles taken into custody after altercation near Salt Lake TRAX station
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Three juveniles were taken into custody after an altercation near a TRAX station in downtown Salt Lake City. Officials with the Utah Transit Authority said the incident was reported around 5 p.m. on Friday near the North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe station. They said a group...
Food, drinks and derby at Trolley Square
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Come on down to Trolley Square for a Kentucky Derby afternoon you won’t forget. Mandy Makenna and Michelle Pace joined us to share about the unique event coming to Salt Lake City. This new annual watch party will be held...
‘NO celebrating allowed’: SLCSD clarifies inaccurate graduation rules West High sent to seniors
The Salt Lake City School District confirmed Friday, that an email about graduation rules sent to seniors at West High School included inaccurate information about how families and students can celebrate the big day.
