SALT LAKE CITY — Shane Rensmon could have waxed poetic about the Astra Tower, but he kept his words short as wind-fueled snow battered him and a crowd gathered at the top of the city’s tallest building to witness the newest feature.

Salt Lake City has not even seen 12 inches of snow this season — on average, the city usually sees 3 feet of snow by this point.

Four people have been arrested in a kidnapping that resulted in an AMBER Alert being issued on Friday, according to Salt Lake City Police.

A proposed bill may require Salt Lake City to collaborate with state police on public safety issues or risk losing various state funds, but city officials don't believe it's necessary.

About a week after firing long-time Salt Lake City police chief Mike Brown, Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday announced Brian Redd, the executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections, as her pick to replace him.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall wants Utah’s top prison system official to replace Police Chief Mike Brown, who is stepping down at the end of the month at her behest. Mendenhall announced Thursday that she is recommending Brian Redd,

It didn’t take long for Salt Lake City’s mayor to name a new police chief. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday named Brian Redd, executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections,

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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has made her choice on who she believes should fill the position left open by the outgoing chief of police.