U of U Pres. Ruth Watkins to step down in April
University of Utah President V. Ruth Watkins announced Tuesday she will step down to accept a position as president of an educational network.
Layton police seek suspect exposing himself to women, becoming bolder
Layton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for three recent sexual offenses.
Utah Jazz releases statement after player’s positive test for COVID-19, suspension of NBA season
The Utah Jazz released a statement Wednesday night following reports of Jazz center Rudy Gobert's positive test for the COVID-19 virus, and the NBA announcement that the season is suspended.
Police seek help locating Bountiful runaway
BOUNTIFUL, Utah, April 28, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- Police agencies in Davis County are asking for the public's help in locating a wayward 14-year-old.
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Mom of Utah Mormon jailed in Venezuela fears her son may die
The mother of Josh Holt, a 24-year-old newlywed Utah native imprisoned in Venezuela, has urged President Nicolas Maduro's regime to provide adequate medical care to her son, saying she fears that without it he may die.
Ogden police respond to ‘domestic issue’ possibly involving weapon
Ogden police responded to a report of a weapon disturbance on the 300 block of 9th Street at about 8 p.m. Monday, and were still on scene after 10 p.m.
UHP makes 8 arrests in first 24 hours of new DUI law; all were...
After the nation's toughest DUI law went into effect in the Beehive State Sunday, the Utah Highway Patrol made eight arrests in the first 24 hours, though all were above .08, which was the old limit.
Newsmakers: John Curtis seeks answers in Capitol attack, Anti-Defamation League discusses rise of U.S....
John Curtis says he's spent the last week in somewhat of a grief cycle.
Armed suspects rob gas station, flee in clerk’s car in Murray
Police are looking for two armed robbers who held up a Tesoro gas station and stole an employee's vehicle late Tuesday night.
Trump tested for COVID-19
U.S. president Donald Trump has been tested for COVID-19.
Update: Ogden Canyon reopens after flooding closure
WEBER COUNTY, Utah, May 2, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Utah Department of Public Safety has reopened Ogden Canyon after a multi-hour closure Tuesday.
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Toy companies Hasbro, Mattel and others agree to stop online child tracking
Four toy companies, including giants Hasbro and Mattel, agreed to pay nearly $1 million in fines for allowing third-party vendors to track children's internet habits without parental approval.
Layton police arrest Davis County teen who allegedly used children to run drug ring
A Davis County 18-year-old faces nine felony charges after evidence from a Layton City Police investigation suggested he ran a small drug ring, providing illegal drugs for junior and senior high school students to use and sell, among other offenses.
State Constitution May Change Procedure For Appointing Members Of The Board of Education
The House of Representatives is today voting on SJR005, a proposed amendment to the State Constitution which changes the procedure for appointing members of the board of education. Rather than electing the board members, under the provisions of the bill they would now be appointed by Governor, with the consent of the Senate.