Laura Polacheck
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Holladay woman charged with running crack cocaine lab inside her apartment
A Holladay woman has been charged with running a crack cocaine lab in her basement apartment and now faces multiple felony charges. → Read More
Woods Cross police officer arrested on assault charges
A Woods Cross police officer has been charged after his arrest following an incident involving a woman in which he allegedly choked her and threw her to the ground. → Read More
Spring swan migration will take flight over northern Utah
It may not seem like spring is right around the corner, but soon migrating swans will take flight, with stops in Northern Utah in March. → Read More
Pop-up liquor store to serve NBA All-Star Game crowd now open for business
It's not the first time NBA's All-Star game will be in town, but there is a first in the state thanks to the game; a pop-up liquor store to host visitors coming to town for this weekend's events. → Read More
Alta hits 500 inches of snow, surpassing most of last decade's totals
It's no secret that it's been a banner year for snowfall at the ski resorts in Utah, but Alta—which typically receives the most snow in the state—has already hit 500 inches for the season. → Read More
Men sentenced in romance scheme that bilked widows out of millions of dollars
Valentine's Day celebrates love, but sometimes romance isn't what it seems to be; three men living in Utah were sentenced to scams targeting over 100 victims, mostly widows over 65. → Read More
Provo emergency shelter program links homeless population to crucial services
Provo's Emergency Voucher Program has a message to those experiencing homelessness this winter: Come in out of the cold. → Read More
Layton attraction fined after several guests bitten by animals
An interactive aquarium in Layton was fined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act after it found that several guests were bitten by animals. → Read More
Man arrested for bank robbery same day he is released from jail
A 46 year-old Salt Lake City man released from jail apparently was not fully rehabilitated, as he was arrested for bank robbery the very same day. → Read More
Unruly Senate debate last fall leads to new Utah Debate Commission guidelines
A debate between U.S. Senate candidates Mike Lee and Evan McMullin last October was marred by disruptive audience members leading the Utah Debate Commission to issue new ticketing recommendations. → Read More
Teen clocked at 139 mph on father's motorcycle
A 19 year-old St. George man decided to start 2023 with a wild ride on his father's motorcycle, but was arrested after a police officer clocked him going 139 mph. → Read More
Utah population boom ranks among highest in US
A new study from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the population boom in Utah is not just a dream to residents. → Read More
Crumbl Cookies found in violation of child labor laws
Lindon-based Crumbl Cookies was found to violate child labor laws in several of their Utah locations by the U.S. Department of Labor. → Read More
Free holiday concert returns December 19 at Vivant Arena
Vivint Arena will host the Larry H. and Gail Miller family's 38th annual Christmas concert and sing-along on Monday, December 19. → Read More
Cox says lack of college degree won't bar access to state jobs
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced today that the state will eliminate the requirement for bachelor’s degrees in its employee recruitment. → Read More
Go to Utah's Hogle Zoo for just $5 during these days in December
Utah’s Hogle Zoo has an early holiday gift for the animal-loving community, as online tickets will cost only $5 for certain days in December. → Read More
Cutting down a tree for Christmas? Get a permit first
It's that time of year again, when thoughts turn to Christmas trees and mistletoe, but finding a tree on public land means a permit is required to take it down. → Read More
E-bike use now illegal in Utah wildlife areas
Electric bikes are becoming more popular in the state, but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding cyclists that riding them in wildlife management areas is illegal. → Read More
Hundreds of goldfish found illegally dumped in Utah pond
Biologists from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources discovered hundreds of goldfish illegally dumped in a local pond, causing officials to warn residents about dumping fish in state waterways → Read More
Utah is third healthiest state in US, study finds
Utah is the third healthiest state in the country according to a new report which used factors such as obesity rates, alcohol use, exercise rates, and healthy diets to make this assessment. → Read More