Utah
Simone Seikaly
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.52 minutes ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
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.1 hour ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL
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.1 hour ago
Carter Williams, KSL
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.2 hours ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
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.5 hours ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL
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 1985.5 hours ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
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.7 hours ago
Emma Benson, KSL
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.7 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Feds’ new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final ‘destination,’ Utah official says
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year plan to handle how to allocate the river's water.8 hours ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Devin Oldroyd, KSL
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.8 hours ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
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.8 hours ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Hundreds evacuated in Midvale apartment fire
An apartment complex caught fire Friday, according to the Unified Fire Authority, forcing the evacuation of 220 units.9 hours ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
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.1 day ago
Jason Swenson, Deseret News
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.1 day ago
Matthew Casey, KSL sports
Goalkeeper’s act of sportsmanship captures spirit of MLS Unified All-Star Game as RSL duo shines
Goalkeeper's act of sportsmanship captures the spirit of MLS Unified All Star game as RSL duo shines.1 day ago
Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL
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.1 day ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
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’1 day ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
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.1 day ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek
A boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.1 day ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
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.1 day ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Both Salt Lake City's and Utah's summers have been getting hotter, especially since the start of the 21st century.1 day ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.1 day ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 just outside of Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, there were no injuries reported.1 day ago
