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Magna vandals strike again; UPD says multiple schools, churches, cars targeted
MAGNA — Vandals who caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage throughout a Magna neighborhood have returned, now allegedly hitting multiple schools, churches, and people’s vehicles. The Unified Police Department is asking residents in Magna to stay alert as detectives work to link everything together in an...
Memorial service to be held to honor former SLC Mayor Ted Wilson
SALT LAKE CITY — Memorial services have been announced for former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson. A public memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17 at Rice Eccles Stadium Tower on the University of Utah Campus. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and guests are...
Study reveals vision for Salt Lake City's reimagined downtown
Salt Lake City recently unveiled a study to turn downtown's Main Street into a pedestrian promenade.Why it matters: Municipal leaders want to revitalize downtown into a "world-class city center."While telework has driven some workers away from the office, downtown's population is still projected to grow significantly.Catch up quick: The study comes after the success of the Open Streets, an initiative that temporarily closed off a section of Main Street to cars on weekends to spur more downtown activity amid the pandemic. It's been a mainstay every summer since then.The study rethinks five city blocks on Main Street between South Temple...
Man arrested, accused of attacking 3 in Midvale domestic assault
MIDVALE — A man was arrested early Monday after police say he broke into his ex-wife's residence in Midvale and attacking three people. Jose Leonardo Chirinos Perez, 35, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of three counts of aggravated assault resulting in serious injury and three counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child. As of Monday, a second man, 32, who was also detained by police, had not been formally booked into jail.
Vandalized pro-Palestinian memorial removed in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — A controversial pro-Palestinian memorial on the grounds of the Salt Lake City-County Building — vandalized on Friday — is now gone per terms of the city permit issued to the contingent that installed it. But the advocates have applied for a new permit...
High-speed crash in Salt Lake City leaves three injured, suspect in custody
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A high-speed collision in the Foothill/Sunnyside neighborhood of Salt Lake City has left three people injured, one critically, and a suspect in police custody. The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is investigating the incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The crash...
Man accused of kidnapping woman, 3 minors found at Hogle Zoo
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after being found at Utah's Hogle Zoo with the four victims. Sandy police were told by a third-party source that Alejandro Pineda Jr., 27, used a gun to detain a woman and three kids ages 6, 4 and 1, court documents said.
Check Your Health- Two Intermountain Locations Named in Top 50 Heart Hospitals
Two Intermountain Health hospitals have been named Top 50 heart hospitals in the nation for 2024 by Fortune Magazine. Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden and Intermountain Medical Center in Murray are ranked as two of the nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2024 by Fortune and Pinc AI, which evaluates heart hospitals annually to determine facilities that are excelling in providing high quality, affordable heart care.
Stuart: Just Say Yes
I still remember when I was a wide-eyed freshman, walking around campus and looking for ways to get involved. I had picked communication as a tentative major, since you had to choose upon enrollment. I had been involved in my high school news program and really enjoyed it. It was a lead I decided to follow, in the true nature of the business. There was something just enticing about being on camera, speaking to many and keeping them informed. I have always joked that I am a nosy person, and love to know what is going on in the world and lives of those I love. Being a journalist is a perfect way to do it all.
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