Joe Wirthlin

Sandy Police Department warns drivers of road rage shooting incident

Sandy Police warned drivers to avoid part of downtown Sandy after a road rage incident allegedly escalated into a shooting.
4 months ago

Man found dead in Jordanelle Reservoir

Wasatch County emergency services confirmed a man had died during a water-related emergency at Jordanelle Reservoir.
4 months ago

Juab School District confirms student measles case

Juab School District announced on Saturday that a student had a confirmed case of measles.
4 months ago

Cedar City earns National IMBA Trail Town designation

Mountain bike enthusiasts across Utah may have a new draw towards Cedar City after the International Mountain Bicycling Association designated the city as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town.
4 months ago

Man hospitalized after crash on Interstate 15 near Salt Lake City

A man was hospitalized on Tuesday after a crash on northbound Interstate 15 temporarily closed down four of its five lanes.
4 months ago

Person hospitalized after police shooting in Salt Lake City

A person was hospitalized after a police officer shot them in Salt Lake City early Friday morning.
4 months ago

How to help baby birds that have fallen from their nest

Should a person find baby birds on the ground, DWR has several important facts to consider.
4 months ago

Clark Planetarium to host Artemis II watch party Wednesday

NASA announced Tuesday that the scheduled Artemis II rocket launch has an 80% chance of happening as the weather clears and the moon aligns. The Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City plans to host a viewing event to celebrate the historic launch.
4 months ago

9-year-old killed after ATV rollover in Utah County

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was wearing protective equipment while on the ATV but still suffered fatal injuries.
4 months ago

United Fire Authority tackle house fire in Cottonwood Heights

A fire broke out near Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, prompting Sandy firefighters to tackle the blaze while county officials race to the scene.
4 months ago

Controlled burn in Lapoint briefly closes US Route 40

Travelers on U.S. Route 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday were briefly stopped as firefighters battled an out-of-control fire near Lapoint. According to Lapoint Fire Chief Tyler Mckee, a citizen was conducting a controlled burn on Tuesday that got out of hand.
4 months ago

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration over 3 shooting deaths

Minnesota officials have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
4 months ago

Willard bomb threat resolved, person of interest identified

Willard police responded to bomb threats Monday afternoon at the Willard Flying J Travel Center in Box Elder County.
4 months ago

Police searching for suspect after shots fired in West Valley City

Police are searching for an individual who fired several shots outside a gas station in West Valley City early Saturday morning.
4 months ago

North Redmond Fire determined to be human caused

A fire broke out in Sevier County on Saturday afternoon, burning an estimated 100 acres of brush and briefly threatening multiple structures nearby.
4 months ago

Provo Police close Rock Canyon after suspected fall death

Provo Police announced the closure of Rock Canyon and the Rock Canyon Trailhead after a person was found dead after a suspected fall.
4 months ago

Firefighter injured in human-caused fire threatening Highway 40, nearby homes

A brush fire threatened US-40 travelers on Tuesday near Fort Duchesne, prompting the Utah Highway Patrol to close the road.
5 months ago

Vehicle rollover on US-189 blocks multiple lanes

A vehicle rollover on US-189 near Charleston Road temporarily blocked all traffic traveling in both directions on Tuesday afternoon.
5 months ago

Small fire quickly extinguished in Midvale

A fire was extinguished in Midvale on Tuesday morning after an officer saw smoke rising at 7580 S Husky Highway.
5 months ago

Park City bomb threat confirmed hoax by police

A bomb threat issued in Park City on Saturday has been confirmed to be a hoax, according to the Park City Police Department.
5 months ago

Increased DUI enforcement blitzes during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, DPS says

Those planning on celebrating St. Patrick's Day with holiday drinking should ensure they have designated drivers. Not only will it help protect other drivers on the road, it will prevent police officers from arresting drunk drivers during their enforcement blitz this weekend.
5 months ago

UDOT announces interstate closure, construction projects this weekend

Multiple scheduled closures will take place this weekend along Interstate 15 as the Utah Department of Transportation installs steel support beams for the new 4400 South bridge and pours concrete for multiple bridges.
5 months ago

Car crash in Kearns leaves infant dead, driver in stable but critical condition

A fatal crash in Kearns early Monday morning left an infant dead and a driver in stable but critical condition.
5 months ago

Two injured after being shot near liquor store in Taylorsville

A man was shot on Thursday near a liquor store in Taylorsville.
5 months ago