Debbie Worthen

Roughly 400 bills up for discussion as 2024 Utah legislative session begins Tuesday

The 2024 Utah legislature is just hours away from getting underway.
4 months ago

Rescue crews urge outdoor enthusiasts to be prepared in the mountains

With fresh layers of snow blanketing mountainous terrains and a holiday weekend on the horizon, rescue teams are bracing for a surge in calls.
4 months ago

Salt Lake district votes to close four elementary schools

The Salt Lake City School District has voted to close four elementary schools, just as previously recommended by the district in November, 2023.
4 months ago

Storage theft in Saratoga Springs deals devastating blow to a small business

Just after Christmas, Saratoga Springs police are scrambling to solve a high-priority case involving a break-in at Extra Space Storage, leaving a local small business, Sol Shoes, reeling from a $50,000 loss. Police are now working to secure footage of the incident.
4 months ago

Rabbis asked to take down Jewish pride signs at Utah Jazz game

In a surprising turn of events during last night's Utah Jazz game against the Dallas Mavericks, a group of Utah Jazz fans found themselves at the center of controversy after being asked to take down signs that read "I'm Jewish and proud."
4 months ago

‘Elves’ deliver shoes to kindergartners at South Clearfield Elementary

Santa's elves paid a visit to South Clearfield Elementary School in the Davis School District to spread joy among the kindergarten students with a special Christmas gift – brand new Nikes for each child.
5 months ago

Widow of Utah man drowned at Puerto Rico beach returns there to raise awareness

Annette Kerbs is about to go back to the place where her husband died just two months ago. She’s on a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of Playa Escondida Beach in Puerto Rico.
5 months ago

Family of Utah student credits trainer for saving his life after cardiac arrest

An athletic trainer at Sky View High School in Smithfield is credited with saving the life of one of his athletes.
5 months ago

Special performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ adds jazz twist Wednesday in Ogden

An very special performance of "The Nutcracker" hits the stage Wednesday at Ogden’s Peery Egyptian theater, a jazzy twist on the original ballet production.
5 months ago

‘Project Menorah’ is uniting people of all faiths to support the Jewish community

In downtown Salt Lake City, the Gallivan Center shines with the glow of a menorah, symbolizing the unity and resilience of the Jewish community on the fifth night of Hanukkah.
5 months ago

‘They saved my family’: father recounts miracles after his family was hit by a car

The father and husband of a family who was hit by a car and pinned underneath it recounts his side of the story, crediting their livelihood and survival to miracles, a group of teenagers, and an airmen that came to their rescue.
5 months ago

Parents voice concern over recommended school closures in the Salt Lake City School District

At West High School on Tuesday night, 50 parents took to the microphone to voice their concerns over the recommended closures. Most of the responses were based on Hawthorne and Mary W. Jackson.
5 months ago

For children, sharing isn’t easy, but it’s an important part in their social development

For every parent of young kids, it's no secret, "sharing" isn't something that comes naturally for most children. But it's an important part of their social development.
5 months ago

Scammers know how to build trust; victim wants to warn others

Jessica Turner, a mother in the midst of Halloween preparations, found herself entangled in a web of deception that would leave her financial world shattered because of a fraudulent phone call.
6 months ago

Salt Lake City School District recommends four elementary school closures

Four elementary schools in Salt Lake City could soon be closing for good.
6 months ago

University of Utah Health workers form a union

Health care workers at the University of Utah are forming a union.
6 months ago

Utah’s first responders plead with drivers to pay attention

First responders are giving all Utahns an important message: Pay attention to the roads.
6 months ago

Now is the time to get your yard ready for winter, expert says

As the weather is set to change, now is the time to get the final winter preparation done on your yard to make sure it survives the cold, harsh conditions around the corner.
6 months ago

Kearns family displaced after early morning fire tears through home

A Kearns family won’t be allowed to move back home for eight months after a fire ripped through their house early Thursday morning.
6 months ago

Woman loses leg, is critical after dog attack in Taylorsville

Police say a Taylorsville woman’s call to 911 likely saved her life, though she's in critical condition and lost one leg.
7 months ago

A Tooele family’s tips on harvesting before Utah’s first freeze

A family in Tooele prepares for the first season freeze. With tricks up their sleeves, they're not leaving anything to waste.
7 months ago

Teens, young adults share personal stories of growing up in Utah’s foster care system

In the heart of St. George, a Couch Conversation hosted by the 1999 Collective provided a platform for foster care alumni to share their stories.
7 months ago

Utah State University hosts panel on suicide prevention for student-athletes

The message at Utah State University during a suicide prevention workshop Monday night emphasized the importance of seeking help.
7 months ago

Utah travelers return from Israel

Wendy and Kelly Groth didn’t expect their Israel trip to turn out the way it did. In fact, Wendy wasn’t all that excited about it in the first place.
7 months ago