Police across Utah shot at a record 30 people two years ago.
The Utah Attorney General’s Office announced it would study the shootings in reaction to a detailed summary in
The Salt Lake Tribune, which at the time was the only entity compiling a statewide tally. The idea: examine what happened and identify opportunities for police to respond differently following a violent encounter.
But Attorney General Sean Reyes’ team never finished the study. No findings were shared. His staff stopped because it was too difficult to collect the information from police departments.
To this day, no government entity is tracking police shootings in Utah.
Career criminal wanted on numerous crimes arrested after chase in Salt Lake Co.
A wanted fugitive whom police described as an armed and dangerous career criminal is back behind bars after a chase that began in Salt Lake City and ended in West Valley City.
and last updated 2021-01-07 14:53:27-05
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah â A wanted fugitive whom police described as an armed and dangerous âcareer criminalâ is back behind bars after a chase that began in Salt Lake City and ended in West Valley City.
US Marshals Service officials said 29-year-old Sean Larson is an example of the small percentage of criminals who commit a large amount of crime.
Central 9th neighbors hopeful about SLC crime crackdown plan
Residents and businesses in SLC s Central 9th neighborhood are hopeful
and last updated 2021-01-06 01:02:28-05
SALT LAKE CITY â The glow from business windows lit up 900 South Tuesday evening as diners talked while sharing a meal in restaurants like Nohm, and a fitness-clothing-clad group chatted in the lobby of Pure Barre.
The buildings along the street between West Temple and 300 West mix a modern aesthetic with an older, eclectic feel. The area combines a commercial, industrial, and quiet residential vibe. This is a great neighborhood, said Paul Johnson, who has called the Central Ninth Neighborhood home for 15 years.
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The University of Utah Athletics Department announced Tuesday it has set up a memorial scholarship to honor a former student athlete Ty Jordan. This story and more in Tuesday evening s news brief.
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Utah Governor Addresses How State Handled Coronavirus Pandemic
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shared his hopes for the future during his inaugural address Monday. But the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic are ongoing. A recent report from The Salt Lake Tribune shows the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, or GOMB, often butted heads with health officials over the pandemic response. Cox said GOMB has less of a role now, but he believes the tension between the health and budget officials was mostly good. Looking ahead, Cox is focused on more testing and the vaccine rollout. His goal is “that every vaccine that is received in the state of Utah will be a