Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY -- Boaters who leave the scene of an accident could face harsher penalties, according to bill sponsored by a local lawmaker.

"In the current code there is no provision for boaters who leave the scene of an accident," said Rep. Richard Greenwood, R-Roy.

The House approved 69-0 with six absent, on Wednesday, House Bill 92, sponsored by Greenwood.

Making sure Hill Air Force Base is not a casualty to budget cuts and upcoming base closures his top priority, says Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY -- The day following a raid at a Midvale business for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana often called "spice," a legislative committee approved a bill that could make more chemicals illegal.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Former Olympians gathered at Rice-Eccles Stadium Wednesday to relight the Olympic cauldron at the University of Utah to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games.

The evening ceremony just outside the university stadium was open to the public. Ten years ago to the date, the original cauldron was lighted.

Gov. Gary Herbert and Fraser Bullock, who was the chief operating officer of the Salt Lake Olympic Committee delivered remarks.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah officials on Wednesday announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider whether the state should pursue a bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

SALT LAKE CITY -- The NBA announced Wednesday that Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward is among 18 players selected for the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 24 in Orlando, during NBA All-Star 2012.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Former Olympians will re-light the Olympic cauldron at the University of Utah to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games.