When the USPS can’t decipher bad handwriting, this facility comes to the rescue
When an address is not legible, mail distribution centers capture images of the hard-to-read addresses and electronically send them to the USPS Remote Encoding Center in Salt Lake City.
20 years after tragedy, lightning strike victim is remembered through book drive
SALT LAKE CITY — Two decades after a lightning strike tragically killed a young boy scout, a new book drive is honoring his memory. Officials said the troop was prepared and in safe shelter, but nothing could’ve been done to prevent the death of 15-year-old Paul Ostler. Now,...
Utah opening mental health crisis center for kids, teens
A new walk-in center will open in Utah for teenagers and kids as young as 5 years old who are experiencing a mental health crisis — a group that has consistently faced among the highest suicide rates in the nation. “It’s a real epidemic here,” said Dave Eldredge, a...
Where to Get Your Pie & Beer Fix in Utah
A cheeky stand-in to Pioneer Day, Pie & Beer Day is a well-revered local tradition within Salt Lake subcultures. As is tradition, bars, breweries and bakeries are offering plenty of specials to fill your belly on July 24th, along with a few special events to attend around the city. Pie...
Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing
Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.
UTA TRAX strikes truck in downtown Salt Lake City
Utah Transit Authority TRAX lines are experiencing significant delays after a train on the Blue Line struck a truck near 800 South and 200 West in Salt Lake City.
Park City ski family seeks damages after daughter’s cliff jumping injuries
PARK CITY, Utah — The parents of a Park City teenager are suing Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS) and several affiliated organizations and staff members, claiming their daughter was
From DC to SLC: USDA to mostly leave Washington, will open ‘hub’ in Utah
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans for a reorganization that includes largely leaving Washington, D.C. in favor of hub locations around the country, including Salt Lake City.
Cottonwood Heights man who allegedly shot brother in argument said it was his ‘only...
The man who allegedly shot his own brother said he felt like it was his "only option" after the two had been arguing earlier in the day, according to court documents.
Indictment unsealed charging 12 foreign nationals with financial fraud across Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An indictment was unsealed charging 12 foreign nationals with financial fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office District of Utah, 11 Venezuelan nationals and one Colombian national were charged with bank fraud and engaging in transactions involving criminally derived property. They...
