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NWS predicts 'skier's delight' storm, but little impact on our snowpack, Utah's drought...

Mark Jones

Flash flood warning issued for Tooele County, lightning strikes houses

A flash flood warning has been issued for Tooele County on Wednesday evening. The country road in Soldier Canyon is expected to be impacted, creating a dangerous situation.

7 days ago

Mark Jones

Fire starts up in Wasatch County near town of Daniel, quickly extinguished

Emergency personnel in Wasatch County say a new fire started up Wednesday on a mountain south of the town of Daniel. Officials say no cause of the fire has been determined.

7 days ago

Mark Jones

Teen missing from Layton found safe in Salt Lake City

LAYTON, Utah — The teen missing from a Layton treatment center since last week was found safe Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. Missing teen Natalee has been found in Salt Lake thanks to a tip from someone who spotted her there. She is safe and being reunited with her family. Gathering more information, but […]

8 days ago

St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. According to the Utah Hospital Association, staffing at hosp...

Martha Harris

Staffing at Utah hospitals is in a more stable place than a year ago

Staffing at Utah hospitals are at a more stable position than they were last year, according to the Utah Hospital Association. However, they still aren't at pre-pandemic levels.

8 days ago

Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business

Snapchat rolls out option to let parents see who their teens are messaging

The new tool, called Family Center, promises to give parents more insight into who their teenagers are communicating with on the messaging app.

9 days ago

Simone Seikaly

UTA releases video of the moments before woman was hit by FrontRunner

UTA officials said two people crossed activated rail crossing arms before the FrontRunner accident. A witness said the victim didn't hear the train.

10 days ago

Mark Jones

Wasatch County Search and Rescue has a busy Saturday

Two separate calls for assistance on Saturday kept the Wasatch County Search and Rescue team busy. The team responded to calls near Blood Lake and the Lower Provo River.

10 days ago

Mark Jones

UTV accident in Beaver County claims the life of a Colorado man

The Beaver County Sheriff's Office says a 79-year-old man from Colorado died in a UTV accident on Saturday afternoon.

10 days ago

Mark Jones

Speed Week on Bonneville Salt Falts is called off due to flooding from rain

Speed Week on the Bonneville Salt Flats has been called off due to flooding from recent storms in the area. Originally, only Sunday's races were canceled.

10 days ago

Curt Gresseth

Subaru Outback outscores other midsize cars in new side-crash test

The 2022 Subaru Outback outscored six other midsize sedans in an updated side-crash test, which more accurately reflects real-world conditions than the previous test.

11 days ago

Simone Seikaly

UPDATE: Flooding, road closures, and power outages in SLC

Rocky Mountain Power reports that more than 3,490 customers are without power in the 84115, 84106, 84105, and 84119 zip codes.

12 days ago

Mark Jones

Severe weather makes its presence felt Friday around Utah

Utah experienced severe weather Friday with winds and rain reaching various parts of the state, making driving difficult. An outdoor concert was delayed by the weather.

12 days ago

Utah deadliest days UHP investigates double fatal accident....

Mark Jones

Utah Highway Patrol responds to head-on crash on U.S Highway 6

SPANISH FORK, Utah — Both directions of traffic on U.S Highway 6 were closed for a time Friday due to a head-on collision near milepost 206. According to Trooper Mike Alexander, of the Utah Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling westbound with several individuals inside. The vehicle rolled and crashed head-on into another vehicle just […]

12 days ago

Mark Jones

DWR places temporary ban on target shooting in 25 wildlife management areas

A temporary ban on target shooting on 25 wildlife management areas was announced Friday by the Utah Division of Widlife Resources.

12 days ago

Simone Seikaly

Utah Lake algal bloom still at harmful levels says DEQ

Utah Lake visitors are asked not to drink the water near an algal bloom, to avoid swimming and water skiing, and to thoroughly clean fish that are caught.

13 days ago

the scene in D.C. where the lightning strike hit...

Colin McCullough, Paul LeBlanc and Sonnet Swire, CNN

2 dead, 2 injured by lightning strike near White House

James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75, have died from injuries following the lightning strike in Lafayette Park near the White House Thursday night.

13 days ago

Mark Jones

Crash on Trapper’s Loop claims the life of a motorcyclist

The Utah Highway Patrol says speed was likely a factor in a crash Thursday that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Trapper's Loop.

13 days ago

Mark Jones

Crash on I-15 near Sunset sends one person to hospital

The Utah Highway Patrol says one person was sent to the hospital following a three-car crash Thursday afternoon near Sunset on northbound I-15.

13 days ago

Mark Jones

Small airplane makes emergency landing in Weber County

A small airplane made an emergency landing in Weber County Thursday afternoon. The pilot reported mechanical failure, and was able to walk away unharmed.

13 days ago

Two officers stand at scene of suspicious package...

Simone Seikaly

UPDATE: Suspicious package near TRAX lines cleared

A suspicious package was found near TRAX lines on 1700 South and 185 West. A bus bridge was established for several hours before the package was cleared.

14 days ago

Red rock arch in Arches, one of the national parks in Utah...

Amie Schaeffer

Check out Utah’s national parks today for free

The Great American Outdoors Act was passed in 2020 and set aside funds to protect and preserve the national parks. Today's free entrance celebrates it.