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34+ min ago (108+ words) (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brooke Larsen on assignment at the Quail Creek Diversion Dam Project in Virgin on Tuesday September 16, 2025. We are hosting a community event Jan. 20 at Utah Tech University in St. George and we want you to come. In fact, it won't work without you. We want to hear what you have to say about growth in Washington County and how it's affecting your neighborhoods, commutes, schools and home life. We will bring subject matter experts and cookies and drinks. You bring your thoughts and enthusiasm. Sponsored: Budgeting can help Utah residents stay on top of their finances...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago (197+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) " A man was arrested facing felony assault charges after police said he assaulted two victims using a hatchet and a pepper spray pistol. Michael White, 48, was arrested Sunday afternoon after Salt Lake City police responded to reports of an ongoing assault, according to arrest documents. Police said it was reported that White "wildly swung a hatchet at two people," injuring one of them. "One victim sustained no injury but was in fear for his safety. One victim sustained documented injuries to his lower extremity," police wrote in the probable cause statement. White also allegedly shot the second victim in the face with a pepper spray pistol. Police said there was a third victim whose property was damaged by White; however, it does not appear that they were involved in the alleged assault. Upon arrival at the…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago (202+ words) (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kindergarten teacher Kristie Koyle preps her room at Glacier Hills Elementary in Sandy on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. This fall marked the sharpest nosedive for Utah public school enrollment in over two decades, and Salt Lake County schools drove nearly half of that loss. This fall marked the sharpest nosedive for Utah public school enrollment in over two decades. Statewide, enrollment dropped by 11,478 students for the 2025-26 school year, or 1.7%, according to data released last month by the Utah State Board of Education. That's nearly triple last year's then-historic downturn. School districts in densely populated Salt Lake County saw some of the steepest declines, the data indicates. Combined, the county's five districts " Salt Lake City, Canyons, Jordan, Granite and Murray " account for just under half of Utah's total public school enrollment loss, with 5,645 fewer students this school…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago (905+ words) (Leo LeBohec | Amplify Utah) A student reads an argument about a carbon emissions tax, at a debate organized by the Refugee Community Debate League at the University of Utah on Dec. 4, 2025. This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and The Salt Lake Tribune to elevate perspectives in local media through student journalism. Bom and Anna took their seats in front of a judges" panel in an auditorium, adjusted their handwritten notes, and watched as the clock was about to start. The debate topic in the final round: Establishing a carbon tax in the United States. "Here"s the biggest point," Bom said, arguing in favor of the tax. "No companies or anyone will try to take the responsibility or volunteer to stop the emissions without any policy or government interactions." Anna pushed back, arguing such a tax would…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (46+ words) Salt Lake Police Department (SLCPD) hosted their annual holiday "Police Pay It Forward" event on Saturday. The so-called Brabant Killers gunned down shoppers, families and children across Belgium, and ... Salt Lake Police Department (SLCPD) hosted their annual holiday "Police Pay It Forward" event on Saturday....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (281+ words) Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley fields questions during a news conference ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Dec. 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez SALT LAKE CITY " Morgan Scalley was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah on Saturday, succeeding Kyle Whittingham, who announced Friday he would step down after 21 seasons. Scalley will take over after No. 15 Utah plays Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31. He's been the defensive coordinator under Whittingham for 10 seasons and has been a part of the Utah coaching staff since 2007. Utah ranks in the top 20 nationally this season in passing efficiency defense, total interceptions (14) and scoring defense (18.7 points per game). Scalley played safety for Utah from 2001 to 2004. Urban Meyer coached him over his final two seasons, and Scalley helped lead the Utes to…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (29+ words) Utah announced on Saturday that defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley, previously designated as head coach in waiting, is officially the Utes next head coach following the departure of longtime coach ......

2+ day, 26+ min ago (111+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A Salt Lake City Police officer was involved in an exchange of gunfire involving a vehicle early Saturday. No suspects have been identified and they remain at large as of 11 a.m. According to the department, officers responded to a call about an altercation near the Sky nightclub at 149 Pierpont Avenue at approximately 3 a.m. When police arrived on the scene, a vehicle with the suspect or suspects fled the area while firing towards the officers, leading one officer to fire back. No one was injured in the incident and police are still investigating to identify the suspects and vehicle involved. John Coon, Associated Press...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (754+ words) It was a must-win game for the Utah Mammoth. Coming in losing its last three games'all of which Logan Cooley, who will now be out for eight weeks, missed due to injury'the Mammoth needed to rally together and prove that this team could stay strong. But Utah had no trouble playing without its key star in Cooley, winning 5-3 in its game against Kraken. Heading into the third, Utah was leading 2-1, but it was clear the Kraken weren't going away. Both teams were motivated to capture the win, with each player battling for the puck any chance they could get. Seattle got the first opportunity to strike after two Utah penalties gave the Kraken a two-man advantage for a stretch of 1:42. At first, Karel Vejmelka made an incredible effort, with many deflections and saves from post to post. In fact, he…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (645+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) " Following Kyle Whittingham's announcement that he is stepping down as the University of Utah head football coach, ABC4 is taking a look back at his time with the Utes and his legacy. For some Utes fans, Whittingham has been a coach at University of Utah longer than they've been alive, so he is a monumental figure in the history of Utes football, and he will be greatly missed by fans and players. Whittingham is the winningest coach in Utes history, with 21 seasons as a head coach and 11 as an assistant coach. As head coach, he is currently at 177 with 88 losses. He will coach one final game in the Las Vegas Bowl December 31st against Nebraska. Kyle Whittingham stepping down after 21 seasons at Utah During the 2025 season, Utah went 10-2 and was ranked #15 nationally, and the Utes are headed to another…...