Widemouth 2 Fire spikes to 68,000 acres; additional wildfire smoke arrives in Utah
New evacuations are being ordered in central Utah, as the Black Canyon wildfire could move toward a subdivision.16 hours ago
Gov. Cox cautions against ‘careless action’ as Utah’s wildfire preparedness level rises
As Millard County's Widemouth 2 Fire prompted evacuations on Sunday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signaled a warning to the region and to "every Utahn" about wildfire safety.16 hours ago
Inside the unraveling of Trump’s pick for attorney general
Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas are holding up President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.18 hours ago
2 injured, home lost in Sandy fire
Two people were injured and a cat died early Monday after a home caught fire in Sandy.19 hours ago
Dispute over dog may have led to fatal Liberty Park shooting
Salt Lake City police say an argument over a dog may have led to a fatal shooting in Liberty Park on Sunday.19 hours ago
Layton police raid home believed to raise roosters for fighting
Police and Davis County animal control officers served a warrant at a Layton home on Friday that was reportedly being used to raise roosters for fighting.3 days ago
Kouri Richins’ mortgage fraud case to resume in October
On Friday a judge determined that Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case will resume Oct. 9 in Park City. Prosecutors will allege financial misconduct, and seek over $1.3 million in restitution.3 days ago
Extreme heat warning issued in Utah; Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones
Salt Lake County is among the places taking steps to help people beat the heat this weekend by opening additional cool zones with extended hours.3 days ago
Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell
A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.4 days ago
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.4 days ago
State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter’s DNA isn’t on murder scene evidence, defense says
A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Stewart Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence it tested. Carter was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to die for killing 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.4 days ago
Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect
What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.4 days ago
Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together
A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.4 days ago
Officials issue warning after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah County
Utah officials are sounding the alarm on mislabeled kratom products after they say a person died in Utah County after consuming them.4 days ago
2 hospitalized after plane crashes, flips upside down in Layton
Two people were hospitalized late Thursday after their plane crash-landed and flipped upside down outside Hill Air Force Base, according to the Layton Fire Department.4 days ago
Hundreds evacuated in Midvale apartment fire
An apartment complex caught fire Friday, according to the Unified Fire Authority, forcing the evacuation of 220 units.4 days ago
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.4 days ago
Salt Lake Parade of Homes celebrates historic 80th anniversary as nation’s first
The Salt Lake Parade of Homes celebrates 8 decades this year, marking a milestone for what organizers say was the nation's first parade of homes.5 days ago
John Curtis says ‘under no circumstance’ will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump’s wishes
Utah Sen. John Curtis said the procedural tool protects debate in the Senate and that it ‘protects independence’5 days ago
Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide
A Vernal father accused of leaving his young daughter in a hot car with the windows rolled up for over two hours, resulting in the girl's death, has been charged with child abuse homicide, a second-degree felony.5 days ago
Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek
A boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.5 days ago
Electric aircraft could provide speedy emergency response to Utah’s most rural areas
California-based Jump Aero and its CEO stopped in the Utah Wednesday to showcase the Jump Aero Pulse, the company's high-speed, all-electric aircraft.5 days ago
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.5 days ago
