A tragic shooting at Kearns High has shaken the community, sparking urgent questions about how to keep our schools and neighborhoods safe. It’s a wake-up call that has parents and residents demanding real action to prevent future violence.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The proposal involves using $125,000 from the UPD fund balance and ongoing MET tax revenue.
Residents benefit from increased traffic safety and community health outreach.
Students who may feel anxious or criminalized by a 'prison-like' school environment, and taxpayers facing potential levy increases.
Park City invites public comment on Kearns pedestrian crossing options TownLift, Park City News
Three alleged gang members arrested in connection with Kearns shooting FOX 13 News Utah
Suspect arrested in connection to gang-related Kearns shooting that critically injured one ABC4 Utah
The Council is looking at ways to fund a new traffic car and support local health initiatives through existing tax funds.
Man riding e-scooter dies after being struck by vehicle in Kearns KSL NewsRadio
Police Log: Ongoing construction issues on Kearns, DUIs, and theft TownLift, Park City News
Firefighters knock down grass fire behind Kearns home KUTV
The city is pushing for a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks to keep students and residents safe while crossing.
SALT LAKE CITY — Rescuers were urging caution and calling for preparedness this week ahead of a weekend warmup in which temperatures were expected to surge well above 100 degrees.Salt Lake County Sheriff...
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple grass fires ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County on Wednesday.According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department, multiple crews gathered to tackle one blaze located near 5600 West...
SANDY — Years of preparation helped one Sandy couple protect their home after a fire broke out just steps from their backyard.Brian and Christy, who asked that their last name not be used, said they saw smoke...
SALT LAKE CITY — Summer has officially started, and with it the threat of wildfire season. As of Monday morning, 70 major wildfires were blazing across the country. In Utah, officials have recorded 335 fires...
State and federal firefighters are reminding people to stay away from active fire zones after coming across someone who was walking around a burn scar near the University of Utah this week.
The American Red Cross of Utah is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this holiday season as wildfire danger remains high across the state heading into the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day.
SALT LAKE CITY — One year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown protest, friends and community leaders said his legacy continues to shape conversations...
SALT LAKE CITY — A human-caused grass fire that sparked near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City on Wednesday is now fully contained, fire officials said.The Salt Lake City Fire Department reported the blaze at...
SANDY — There has been an increasing number of complaints over high-speed electric bicycles and electric motorcycles at Dimple Dell Regional Park and across Sandy, says Jeff Nigbur, Sandy's interim police...
SALT LAKE CITY — More than half of Utah's law enforcement agencies have failed to comply with a state law requiring them to report sexual assault case data, marking the second consecutive year a majority of...
Evaluating police service in Kearns among new mayor’s top priorities
HERRIMAN — A Herriman family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son after a deadly crash early Saturday.Police said the boy was one of three young teens inside a car that fled from officers late Friday...
SALT LAKE CITY — A lawyer who has advocated for the refugee and immigrant communities in Utah is laying the groundwork for possible legal action targeting a proposed federal immigration detention center in...
SALT LAKE CITY — Fewer Utah drivers are wearing seat belts, and Utah officials have a new campaign to turn those numbers around.That means that, statewide, police are cracking down on drivers who don't buckle...
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