SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Salt Lake City chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is receiving a big donation. A group of seniors from the Ridge Senior Living reportedly worked together to paint art on TOMS shoes to give to children. At least a dozen shoes and totes were designed and decorated… Keep Reading
After Utah just set an all-time record for low unemployment statewide, new data show that two of its metro areas also are national leaders. Salt Lake City reported the lowest unemployment rate — 2.0% — in December among the nation’s metro areas with populations larger than 1 million people, according to data released Wednesday by the… Keep Reading
A candlelit dinner, fancy attire and a high-class opera venue may like the perfect date, until the thought of paying off that credit card bill sends you running for the hills instead. However, you don’t have to spend money to have a great night out on the town. For the history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts… Keep Reading
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — Inmates at the Utah State Prison are helping to craft their new home by building thousands of pieces of furniture. It’s a decision that is expected to save taxpayers about $5 million on the new prison, which is scheduled to open in 2022. Continue Reading on kutv.com Keep Reading
SANDY, Utah — Monday’s snowstorm is forcing cancellations and delays for many schools along the Wasatch Front. CANCELLATIONS (NO SCHOOL MONDAY) Alpine School District Canyons School District Intermountain Christian School in Cottonwood Heights Jordan School District (morning Kindergarten and preschool) Continue Reading on fox13now.com Keep Reading
HERRIMAN — A missing and endangered 35-year-old man was found safe before the incoming winter weather. According to a statement from Herriman Police, Jonathan Sorenson was found in South Jordan just after 5 p.m. after he was previously last seen just before 10 a.m. on Sunday. A neighbor’s surveillance camera had captured Sorenson walking towards… Keep Reading
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — High school students in the Jordan School District will have the option to start school at 9:00 a.m., 90 minutes later than the current 7:30 a.m. start time. Only juniors and seniors will be able to participate in what’s being called the Late Start Blended Learning Program. Continue Reading on kjzz.com Keep Reading
The Utah Transit Authority board is taking a big step toward planning how, when and where to expand its TRAX and streetcar systems — even though it had promised in recent years to focus most expansion efforts instead on buses after amassing $2 billion in debt for train systems. The board approved a $399,673 contract Wednesday… Keep Reading
What would it cost to turn Salt Lake City’s historic Rio Grande Depot into a year-round public market — something akin to Pike Place in Seattle or Reading Terminal in Philadelphia? The Salt Lake Chamber and the Downtown Alliance want to know. So they asked the Legislature on Tuesday for $300,000 to pay for a feasibility study of… Keep Reading
Mike Brian is not only the CEO of local advertising firm, Penna Powers, but he drew upon his 30 years of persuasion to author Presenter Evolution, a book about how to be an influential presenter. He says many people suffer from Glossophobia, a fear of public speaking. Continue Reading on fox13now.com Keep Reading
