Utah 9th Grader Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot While On School Field Trip
A Utah 9th grader, unnamed, died while on a school field trip from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Reportedly, the fatal incident occurred in front of other students. According to a press release issued by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Wednesday, September 24. At South Fork Park in...
Gourmandise can help you set the perfect Thanksgiving tablescape!
Gourmandise is a wonderful family bakery that also offers a full menu and take-home feasts — including for Thanksgiving. That makes your gathering simple, beautiful and stress free. We all know holidays can be challenging, especially if you are hosting. But, you can get a jump start on it...
Tru Fru Recalls Freeze-Dried Strawberries Over Metal Risk
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (WDNews) – Tru Fru, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific freeze-dried strawberry products after its third-party manufacturer, Georgia Nut Company (GNC), reported the potential presence of metal in certain packages. The recall affects Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries in Dark & White...
Man From Salt Lake City Rescues Crying Kitten Trapped Inside Excavator Engine
Anyone who knows cats is familiar with their knack for squeezing into the tightest, most unexpected spots. Engines, wheel wells, and undercarriages are surprisingly common hiding places, especially for curious young kittens. Sadly, many don’t make it out alive. That was almost the fate of a helpless ginger kitten in...
Future of 4-month-old Black-owned brewery uncertain, target of lawsuit by landlord
SALT LAKE CITY — The future of Utah's first Black-owned brewery, Policy Kings, is up in the air a little more than four months after opening in Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood. The business' landlord, HMB Partners, issued an eviction notice to the business earlier this month and...
Utahns grapple with fear of expressing religious beliefs after church shooting
Days after the fatal shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church, it wouldn't be surprising to know that some are feeling fearful about expressing their religion in Utah.
A Navajo Code Talker statue has been added at the Utah Veterans Memorial
It took more than two decades to come to fruition, but the dream of a long-time West Valley resident, and his hopes to recognize the contributions of his Navajo community, came true on Aug. 14. In an emotional ceremony at the Utah Veterans Memorial in the city, a statue dedicated to the Navajo Code Talkers was...
These Utah Starbucks stores shuttered as company closes hundreds of stores
Utah was not left unscathed after Starbucks closed hundreds of stores over the weekend and cut nearly 1,000 jobs.
Utah Misses the Mug: No Cities Ranked Among Best Coffee Cities
As National Coffee Day brews up excitement across the nation, Utah finds itself out of the spotlight — can our local coffee scene catch up?
Perspective: Remembering our prophet while mourning our lost
On a Sabbath where Latter-day Saints mourned the loss of their spiritual leader, a congregation in Michigan endured the unthinkable.

















