20+ hour, 14+ min ago (123+ words) A silver alert was issued Saturday morning for a Salt Lake City woman who's been missing since Friday afternoon. SALT LAKE CITY " A silver alert was issued Saturday morning for a Salt Lake City woman who's been missing since Friday afternoon. Amy Anderson, 59, was last seen in the area of 258 West 700 South around 1:00 p.m. Friday. She was last seen wearing a striped printed tank top, pink pants, and a white jacket. She is 5-foot-5, weighs 150 pounds, and has brown hair with blue eyes. She has been diagnosed with both schizophrenia and dementia. If you see Amy, or know where she is, contact Salt Lake City Police at 801-799-3000, or simply call 911....

2+ day, 26+ min ago (291+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Inside one of the shops in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, light music plays amidst the clothes, candles, jewelry, and other items. Behind the counter or in the racks is Helen Wade, one of the owners. Sometimes, she's accompanied by her daughter, who also works at the store. Wade's store is called The Stockist, which she founded with her brother. "I hope they [customers] feel welcome here and this is a place where they can just hang out and say hi," she said. "We built such a family and community with this store." They opened the shop in 2009 as a way to provide people with a space for affordable everyday wear. That includes clothes that are timeless and something people can wear all day long for different occasions. "I do a lot of things outside of the shop," she…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (362+ words) CEDAR CITY, Utah " On the day of giving thanks, how do you thank those who served our country? Eighty-six-year-old Jim Murphy started his time in the service by guarding nuclear missiles along the former Czechoslovakian border. On Thursday, Murphy brought his family to a free Thanksgiving meal for veterans and their families hosted by the American Legion post and held at the First Baptist Church in Cedar City. Dozens of volunteers cooked, served, and just helped. Sit down with any of the veterans, and they have extraordinary stories to tell. Local family partners with Salvation Army for annual Thanksgiving meal for those in need: People sitting nearby had no idea they were next to the first men's track athlete in U.S. Air Force history to win a national championship. Or someone on the splashdown recovery teams for the Gemini missions. Or…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (166+ words) SANDY, Utah " The annual Utah Human Race started off the Thanksgiving holiday as the sun rose over the Sandy Promenade. Hosted by the Utah Food Bank, the race benefits food pantries across the state. A record-breaking crowd of about 6,000 people participated in Thursday's event, as some ran or walked a 5K and others completed the 10K. The race was started 22 years ago by Phil Goold and his family. He said he's seen the impact not only on the food pantries but on the families as they come together for a good cause. "My wife and I had run in a race like this in Sacramento, where we are from," Goold said. "And we thought, wouldn't it be great to do that in Utah. So we wrangled our neighbors to help us out." While Thanksgiving is often the time when families need help…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (393+ words) SPRINGDALE, Utah " Crowds are always a thing at Zion National Park and some of Utah's "Mighty 5," but come the first of the year, those from overseas will to need to pay at least $100 more to get inside. The White House recently announced U.S. citizens will pay the same daily fee and $85 for an annual pass. Those visiting from foreign countries will need to fork over $250 for the same annual pass, or an extra $100 without one to enter popular national parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon. Nicholls is in the U.S. visiting his sister in California for Thanksgiving. The siblings each paid $35 to get in on Wednesday. While Niall's sister will still pay $35 on January 1, he'll be charged $135. Zion National Park considers reservation system to deal with growing crowds: Washington wants to have an Americans First policy for the parks and to help…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (208+ words) UTAH COUNTY, Utah " Nearly 20,000 people in Utah County were without power on Wednesday morning after some lines were damaged, according to Rocky Mountain Power. The outages have now been reduced to just 37 customers being affected. According to the Rocky Mountain Power outage map, at one point 26 outages were impacting 19,896 customers. On the website, the utility company says damaged lines are responsible for the outages. The outage was first reported at 7:12 a.m. "We are aware of scattered outages in Utah County, affecting 19,892 customers, including Saratoga Springs, Vineyard, Pleasant Grove and Lindon," Rocky Mountain Power wrote on social media. "We are investigating the cause. Thank you for your patience while our crews work to restore service as soon as possible." The Saratoga Springs Police Department warned drivers that due to the outage, many traffic signals throughout the city are being impacted. They remind…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1010+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " How many times have you said, "Hey Alexa" to play your music, dim the lights or change the temperature in the house? Or asked Siri to find the best coffee shop near you? Who HASN'T used their face to unlock their phone? The bottom line is we all use artificial intelligence, some more than others. But the technology has treaded into uncharted territory with the introduction of artificial intelligence companions. The difference between an AI companion and your real best friend is that this one can fit in your pocket. "An AI companion is an AI system that takes on the role of a social companion or friend for the user, rather than being like an augmented search engine, or a text completion algorithm in the way that we often use it today," said Nancy Fulda, a…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (160+ words) IVINS " A prominent southern Utah homebuilder has been revealed as the suspect in a SWAT standoff in Ivins on Saturday night. He is accused of allegedly assaulting his wife. Cary Blake, 56, who owns C. Blake Homes with his wife, was taken into custody after the Washington County SWAT team entered his residence and used tear gas. The couple's luxury homes, often valued at more than $1 million, have been regularly featured in the annual Parade of Homes in St. George. Santa Clara-Ivins Police allege that Blake was seen by witnesses, including two underage children, striking his wife in the back of the head and attempting to choke her. When police arrived at the scene, they say Blake refused to come out of the residence, prompting the SWAT response. Blake appeared in court Monday and was charged with assault and five misdemeanors. He…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago (464+ words) TOQUERVILLE, Utah " The current horse virus outbreak affecting the southwest U.S. couldn't have come at a worse time for those who ride, care, and love the animals in Utah. "The cowboys and the stock contractors worked their entire year to get their animals and their qualification for the [National Finals Rodeo]. They can make more money at the NFR than they do the rest of the year combined," said Cyndi Gilbert, co-owner of the Diamond G Ranch in Toquerville. Gilbert's concern is the two-week junior and pro National Finals Rodeo starting on Dec. 4, considered to be the Super Bowl of the rodeo circuit. The Cedar City native is still the only woman to have won three gold buckles on the pro rodeo circuit in one year. Her ranch now produces many of the top bucking horses and bulls. "I would be…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago (138+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Starting in 2026, members of the public will not have access to the underground parking garage at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City. The courthouse, located at 450 S. State Street, is discontinuing public access to its garage on Jan. 1. Utah State Courts officials said this change is mainly to "enhance courthouse safety and security." They're urging members of the public visiting the courthouse to use public transit or other parking options, such as: The court system's announcement on Monday said this comes after a multi-agency review of the courthouse's security. Although they did not cite specific examples, the courthouse was closed temporarily twice in 2021 for "suspicious" packages or items, which prompted bomb squad response but were ultimately deemed non-hazardous. Officials said jurors will still have access to the garage....