Winter storm leads to messy morning commute; schools moving online, delaying starts

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SALT LAKE CITY – A large herd of elk continues to keep motorists and state troopers on high alert near the mouth of Parleys Canyon. Several elk died in collisions with cars Friday morning. The Utah Highway Patrol is reminding people driving in that area to be extremely cautious.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns experienced a polar plunge as temperatures dropped below freezing or even zero across the state Wednesday. However, Casey Scott was out and about, surprising a few drivers with $50 gas cards! These segments are sponsored by West Shore Home.

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Air quality seems to be top of mind for most Utahns. But how does it compare to other states?. Dr. Denizta Blagev is a pulmonary and critical care doctor at Intermountain Health who researches air quality. She said on average, Salt Lake City is not bad compared to other cities its size.

SANDY, Utah — There were no problems Thursday morning. Traffic moved along Sandy’s main roads near Little Cottonwood Canyon just fine. But Daniella Belsheim knows it’s coming. “It’s a little bit frustrating because I take my girls to school in the morning, and then on my way...

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A missing girl from Arizona has been found while a Utah man, who is listed on the sex offender registry, has been arrested. Jordan Sorenson was on probation with Adult Probation and Parole at the time of his arrest. According to a press release...

SALT LAKE CITY – They thought it was a steal. Turns out, several families got scammed. While Derek Clark Johanson now faces multiple felony charges for selling stolen construction equipment to unwitting Utahns, his alleged victims argue he’s been given too many chances by the judicial system. Stay-at-home-mom...

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — A building at Hill Air Force Base was evacuated Thursday morning after an “unusual smell” was detected. According to an official statement from the base, the smell was detected at approximately 9:40 a.m. The building was then evacuated. After the evacuation, an “undetermined”...

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is on the verge of temporarily pausing its personalized license plate program once again. The Utah House of Representatives passed HB26 with a 53-18 vote Tuesday, sending it to Utah Senate for final approval. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Norm Thurston, R-Provo, calls for a two-year moratorium on the personalized license plate program, or vanity plates, while also tweaking the process regarding how sponsored special group license plates are created.

SALT LAKE CITY — Lawmakers have unveiled a number of school safety bills after hearing concerns from their constituents. They say Utahns are especially concerned about their children following violent incidents happening on campuses across the country. The five Republican representatives said they want students to feel safe at...

This week on Sunday Edition, Gov. Spencer Cox outlines his priorities for this year’s legislative session and his hope for the future of the state. The governor sits down with Deanie Wimmer to go over his agenda, budget proposal and the items he wants to see lawmakers tackle first. At the top of his list — investing in Utah’s future — future generations, teachers, housing and water conservation. Cox also discusses his historic tax relief proposal and how it can help Utahns and Utah families.

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Unclaimed Property Division received $77.2 million in lost property in 2022. The money comes from places like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, safe deposit box contents, unpaid insurance benefits, and overpaid medical bills. This means that there may be money waiting for you...

LAYTON, Utah — A man was taken to the hospital Thursday after being hit by a garbage truck near Hill Air Force Base, police said. A garbage truck was traveling west on state Route 193, near the southwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, at about 9 a.m. As it neared 1000 West, it hit a male occupant of a car that was pulled to the side of the road after the occupant entered the roadway in front of the garbage truck.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah leaders regularly tout the state as one of the nation’s most “business-friendly,” and on Tuesday advanced a bill to remove regulations for some of the smallest businesses out there: lemonade stands. Sen. Jake Anderegg, R-Lehi, said he would like to see...

HIGHLAND, Utah — The owner of Rad Swim in Highland is warning Utah families after she says a man exposed himself to her associate and several young girls in her store Monday evening. “I’m honestly devastated and heartbroken, I feel so bad for these girls,” said Michelle Shumway, owner,...

OGDEN, Utah — A teacher at Mount Ogden Jr. High School has been arrested for fraud after not distributing Change for Children money and using the school’s tax-exempt Sam’s Club card for personal purchases. The teacher was identified by an affidavit of probable cause as Elizabeth Galbraith.

ERDA, Utah — With the freezing cold temperatures we’ve been dealing with in Utah, pet owners are reminded to bring our four-legged family members inside. At an animal sanctuary in Erda, some animals can’t come inside, so they’re getting creative to keep them warm. “Horses, cows,...

OREM, Utah – In early January, Brian Lickey discovered someone was using his food stamps card for a spending spree in Arizona. “There are charges that landed within seconds or less than of each other,” Lickey said. The dozens of transactions quickly drained Lickey’s entire benefits balance in...

SALT LAKE CITY — One man is in critical condition from a shooting in the Glendale neighborhood. According to Salt Lake City police, they are investigating a shooting that occurred at 6:43 p.m. Wednesday at 1665 Riverside Drive. When officers responded, they found a man with a critical gunshot...

SALT LAKE CITY — When stylist Joshua Lucero looked into opening his own shop, inclusivity was top of mind. The 31-year-old has been a stylist for a decade, and in that time learned the importance of making his clients feel comfortable in the chair. “For me, I just want...