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After the recent storm, Utah’s mountains will likely see their first snow of the season


After the recent storm, Utah’s mountains will likely see their first snow of the season

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s most popular – or least popular – four-letter word is included in the forecast. Yes, snow is expected again this week in Utah’s highest elevations. This will be the first mountain snowfall of the season. The National Weather Service predicts that Kings Peak, Utah’s highest elevation, could see 4 to […]

Windy Sunday brings isolated thunderstorms from Monday morning


Windy Sunday brings isolated thunderstorms from Monday morning

UPDATE: 18:05 — On Sunday evening, the National Weather Service issued a severe weather warning for parts of Salt Lake and Davis counties. A warning was in effect for Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan that expired at 5:45 p.m. Parts of Davis County, including Bountiful and Layton, were in effect until […]

How a university in Utah is trying to use artificial intelligence


How a university in Utah is trying to use artificial intelligence

OREM — The world is changing rapidly as artificial intelligence becomes more and more important, including in the classroom. Utah Valley University is trying to meet this challenge, despite its potential pitfalls and the speed at which AI is evolving. “It’s a brave new world,” UVU President Astrid Tuminez said in an interview with KSL […]

New requirements for the purchase and resale of shed antlers


New requirements for the purchase and resale of shed antlers

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says there are new requirements for those who want to buy and resell shed antlers commercially. Each winter, deer, elk and elk shed their antlers and grow new ones in the spring. Many Utahns enjoy searching for shed antlers each year. However, there are new […]

Barni, dog handler at San Francisco International Airport, was voted cutest dog of 2024 by the TSA


Barni, dog handler at San Francisco International Airport, was voted cutest dog of 2024 by the TSA

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Barni, an explosives detection dog at San Francisco International Airport, was voted the Cutest Dog of 2024 by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer was the winner of the TSA’s annual nationwide social media contest among four finalists, the agency said in a news release. TSA dog […]

70.5% of eligible Utah residents are not enrolled in food assistance programs


70.5% of eligible Utah residents are not enrolled in food assistance programs

SALT LAKE CITY — More than 23,000 Utah residents could receive help through food assistance programs, but a new report says they are not participating. The report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute shows that 70.5% of Utah residents over the age of 65 who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]

Utah Olympian Kenneth Rooks returns home after winning silver medal


Utah Olympian Kenneth Rooks returns home after winning silver medal

SALT LAKE CITY — An Olympian from Utah was surprised at the airport when his university team decided to celebrate its victory at the Paris Olympics. Kenneth Rooks, who won the silver medal in the steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, returned to Utah on Monday afternoon. He decided to stay abroad a little longer […]

Dozens attend fundraiser for brothers struck by lightning; sold out within an hour


Dozens attend fundraiser for brothers struck by lightning; sold out within an hour

OGDEN- A local Ogden restaurant says the community has exceeded expectations in raising funds for two brothers struck by lightning at Bear River last week. Skyler Granath was killed in the incident. His brother Bridger Granath and his friend Jacob Coe were injured. Former colleagues of Bridger Granath decided to sell pulled pork sandwiches. Tony’s […]

The story of SLC’s Weller Book Works after 95 years in business


The story of SLC’s Weller Book Works after 95 years in business

SALT LAKE CITY — A legendary bookstore in Salt Lake City celebrated its 95th anniversary on Friday. But more than that: Weller Book Works is celebrating a story that could fill a book of its own. According to the store, in 1929, the store’s founder, Gus Weller, wanted to sell used furniture and other goods […]

Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone classification after being hit in crosswalk


Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone classification after being hit in crosswalk

STANSBURY PARK — A family knows how painful it can be when a driver fails to see you on a zebra crossing. Max Winn is a typical 11-year-old boy who likes to play games at home. “Board games, card games, Pokémon,” said Max. “I like Uno, Life – it’s just fun and interesting.” It wasn’t […]