These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies
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May 4, 2026Open source
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Family finds closure, justice after Ogden murderer sentenced
A family can finally close a tragic chapter in their life after Ana Maria Zaragoza was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of Nakeena Youn...
May 16, 2026Open source
Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon
Thousands of students from Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming attended Physics Day at Lagoon amusement park on Friday.Utah State University professor JR Denniso...
May 16, 2026Open source
Woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced
A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husband’s death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah
May 13, 2026Open source
SLC Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez vacates position after failing to keep primary residence
Eva Lopez Chavez’s seat for Salt Lake City’s District 4 was vacated after investigators determined she lived outside her district.The investigation was h...
May 12, 2026Open source
Embattled Salt Lake City councilwoman's seat vacated over recent move
A Salt Lake City councilwoman at the center of a new investigation into misconduct has been removed from her seat.
May 12, 2026Open source
Eva Lopez Chavez's city council seat vacated by Salt Lake City Attorney
The District 4 seat on the Salt Lake City Council has been vacated after the Salt Lake City Office of the City Attorney found that Eva Lopez Chavez failed to...
May 12, 2026Open source
Morgan Scalley setting the tone for new era of Utah Football
It's a new era for Utah football and Morgan Scalley is setting the tone that this is about development, not reinvention.
May 12, 2026Open source
Utah leaders claim homelessness saw its first decline in years
The state of Utah has seen its first decline in homelessness in recent state history. The Governor's Office made the announcement on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026Open source
An Ogden-based pizzeria conquered Utah’s north. Will it ever come to Salt Lake City?
Lucky Slice is a popular pizza option in northern Utah. A new location in Bountiful puts the chain only 10 miles away from Salt Lake City.
May 12, 2026Open source
THREE-PEAT: Staunch Ogden defense ushers in boys soccer state title against Morgan
HERRIMAN — Up by a goal with a third straight crown on the line, Ogden High senior Xavier Peregrina didn’t think twice about throwing himself in front of...
May 12, 2026Open source
New grant programs help expand housing, support services for Weber County families
WEBER COUNTY — Two new grant programs are already helping several Weber County families in need get a boost. In April, Ogden Weber Community Action Partner...
May 12, 2026Open source
Man arrested on suspicion of automobile homicide after fatal Provo crash
A man was arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail after authorities said he caused the death of a woman in a vehicle collision while fleeing police in...
May 11, 2026Open source
Man struck and killed by vehicle while fixing motorcycle on U.S. 6 near Elberta
A 46-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night while working on his motorcycle in the lane of travel at U.S. 6 between Eureka and Elbert....
May 11, 2026Open source
Crips gang member, violent fugitive from Utah arrested in Minot
One of the Salt Lake City area’s most wanted fugitives had recently fled law enforcement in three other states before he was captured Sunday night outside...
May 11, 2026Open source
One Utah city is revamping its downtown core in hopes of revival
Midvale's Main Street is getting a big makeover.This historic downtown core is undergoing a complete revitalization, with new businesses, public art and green
May 11, 2026Open source
Woman in critical condition after Beaver County crash, Utah Highway Patrol says
A woman sustained critical injuries in a Sunday evening crash in Beaver County.
May 11, 2026Open source
Filling a gap: UVU opens new health clinic to serve community
Utah Valley University opened a healthcare clinic in its west Orem campus last month that offers free medical services to the Utah County community. In partn...
May 10, 2026Open source
Mothers are stretching every dollar — and still finding ways to care for their families
Mothers are grappling with the rising cost of many things in their families' lives, including food and the average price of gas.
May 10, 2026Open source
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Vernal is in Uintah County, Utah.
Region: Utah
ZIP Codes
84078, 84079
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Climber survives deadly Nepal avalanche that killed partner: 'She passed through my arms'
A Utah man is recovering from frostbite after surviving a deadly avalanche while descending Nepal’s Makalu mountain.
May 22, 2026Open source
Judge sentences Utah man to to prison in child sexual assault case
A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case in Omaha.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lawyers for accused Charlie Kirk killer ask to seal evidence
Tyler Robinson’s lawyers want parts of the Charlie Kirk hearing closed as prosecutors prepare to present evidence in the Utah murder case
May 19, 2026Open source
Jordan School District faces questions over Walmart+ perk for employees
A Utah school district’s decision to provide Walmart+ memberships to all employees is prompting some community members to question whether the money could...
May 16, 2026Open source
Paraglider's body recovered after fall during gusty winds in Corner Canyon near Draper
The body of a man in his 30s was recovered after he went paragliding with friends, according to the Draper Police Department.The group initially launched from t
May 16, 2026Open source
‘One of the most important living laboratories’: Scientists raise alarms over push by Lee, Maloy to scr...
Scientists are asking Congress to keep the 2025 management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, what they call “one of the most important...
May 16, 2026Open source
Kevin O'Leary pushes back on Tucker Carlson's data center concerns: 'Welcome to America, buddy!'
Kevin O'Leary defended his AI data center in Utah, despite Tucker Carlson's concerns about taxpayer subsidies, during a debate on America's AI future.
May 16, 2026Open source
Utah mom says infant care shortage could keep her out of work as nonprofit pushes for new daycare
With her third child due in just weeks, Brea Kunz says the biggest question on her mind is not labor, diapers, or sleepless nights. But childcare.
May 16, 2026Open source
Family finds closure, justice after Ogden murderer sentenced
A family can finally close a tragic chapter in their life after Ana Maria Zaragoza was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of Nakeena Youn...
May 16, 2026Open source
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40.4406130, -109.5468830
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