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3 people confirmed dead after wrong-way driver crash in Washington County

ST. GEORGE — Three people were confirmed dead after a wrong-way driver caused a major crash, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. In an X post from the Utah Department of Transportation, the crash closed the northbound lane of Interstate 15, estimated to be open at 11:20 p.m. CrashNB I-15 is closed at MP 4 […]
11 months ago

Man passed out and nearly drowned at Pineview Reservoir

OGDEN — A man passed out and nearly drowned at Pineview Reservoir on Saturday, according to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Paul Babinsky from the sheriff’s office said a 62-year-old man was found face down in the water near Cemetery Point Beach.  David Reed with Weber County Fire Department said the man was pulled […]
11 months ago

UTV fire sparked in sand dunes, no injuries reported

HURRICANE — A UTV caught fire in the dunes Satruday, according to the Washington City Fire Department. In a Facebook post from the fire department, a call came in for mutual aid in the Sand Hollow sand dunes. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle on fire, but were able to extinguish the flames, the post […]
11 months ago

Silver Alert issued for 82-year-old man

MAYFIELD — A Silver Alert was issued Saturday for an 82-year-old man. The Silver Alert stated that 82-year-old Larry Ovell James was last seen at 200 S. Main St. in Tooele City. James is 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 240 pounds with partially gray hair and hazel eyes. James was last seen driving a […]
11 months ago

Baby born and delivered in RV at Burning Man Festival

A Utah couple gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday morning in an RV during the Burning Man Festival.
11 months ago

Willard Peak Fire underscores risks in North Ogden’s mountain neighborhoods

The recent Willard Peak Fire in North Ogden underscores the fire risks associated with development on mountains and in buffer zones where housing gives way to wildlands.
11 months ago

SLCPD issued Silver Alert for 63-year-old woman

A Silver Alert was issued Saturday for a 63-year-old woman, according to the Salt Lake City Police Department.
11 months ago

Cedar Hills lightning strike tree, catches on fire

The Augustus family wasn't home when a lightning bolt struck their front yard, igniting a 15-foot-evergreen tree.
11 months ago

Nephi Canyon closed both directions due to flooding

In an X post from UDOT, both directions of state Route 132 were closed at the mouth of the canyon.
11 months ago

Driver dead after rolling vehicle on I-15, DPS said

According to a press release from DPS, the driver was traveling northbound near mile marker 155 in a silver Honda Pilot.
11 months ago

1 male shot, suspect in custody after St. George shooting

In a Facebook post from the police department, the St. George 911 Communications Center received a report of a 19-year-old male being shot near 1100 North Bluff Street.
11 months ago

Hurricane man arrested for allegedly starting Old Dump Fire

A man was arrested Aug. 19 for allegedly starting the Old Dump Fire, according to the Hurricane Police Department.
11 months ago

House fire starts in West Jordan, cause unknown

The house fire occurred near the area 5900 West Jackling Way.
11 months ago

Wildfire breaks out in Buckley Draw Canyon

According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Buckley Draw fire is 250-300 acres. It's located west of Kyhv Peak Road and south of Slate Canyon.
11 months ago

Road to Utah’s Capitol Hill closed, damaged by irrigation line break

The Utah Department of Transportation said road damage impacts both directions of State Street at 300 North.
11 months ago

Fire engulfed vehicle in Blanding, cause still unknown

BLANDING — A fire destroyed a vehicle Sunday morning, with the cause still unknown, according to Blanding Police. In a Facebook post from the police department, the fire occurred at 8:40 a.m. near 740 S. Main St. Police said the driver pulled out of the nearby hotel parking lot when his vehicle started to smoke. […]
11 months ago

Body recovered from boat on Lake Powell

PAGE, Ariz — Authorities recovered the body of a deceased man from a boat on Lake Powell on Saturday morning. At about 10:20 a.m. Saturday, boaters passed a boat anchored near the Bullfrog Marina and saw what appeared to be a dead body, according to a release from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s […]
11 months ago

1 person sent to hospital after Sandy house fire

SANDY — One person was sent to the hospital Sunday after a fire broke out in a Sandy home, according to the Sandy Fire Department. According to the fire department, the fire broke out near the residence of 8600 South and Ida Lane. All residents were evacuated, but one person received second-degree burns when trying […]
11 months ago

Sevier County Sheriff’s Office identified severed human foot

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office was able to identify a severed human foot that washed up on Fish Lake.
12 months ago

2 people found dead after being ejected from vehicle in Logan, police say

Two people were found dead Tuesday morning after being ejected from their vehicle in Logan, according to the Cache County Sheriff's Office.
12 months ago

Truck driver dies after crane collides with bridge, causing crash in Lehi

A truck driver was killed Sunday in Lehi after the crane arm on his cement truck struck a bridge, causing the vehicle to roll over.
12 months ago

Driver dies after losing control of vehicle attempting speed record on Bonneville Salt Flats

Officials said the driver, Chris Raschke, 60, was attempting a speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats and lost control of his vehicle.
12 months ago

2 semitrucks, 1 RV involved in crash that closed Interstate 15

The crash involved two semitrucks and an RV and closed the southbound lanes on Interstate 15 Sunday.
12 months ago

Board of Pardons grants commutation hearing in Ralph Menzies case

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole granted a commutation hearing Tuesday in the case of Ralph Menzies.
12 months ago