Utah
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.4 days 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.4 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Kouri Richins’ request for new trial denied
A 3rd District judge ruled that Kouri Richins, the Kamas mother sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband will not have her convictions of aggravated murder and four other felony crimes thrown out.4 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Human remains found in 2012 in Roy identified
The remains of a homeless man found under an I-15 overpass in Roy more than 14 years ago have been identified as a missing man from Florida.5 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Daycare provider accused of punching toddler, claims she ‘lost her mind’
A Taylorsville woman who runs an in-home daycare is in jail, accused of hitting a 1-year-old girl on the child's first day at the daycare.5 days ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Resource officers gather in Sandy to learn school safety lessons from Columbine survivors
The first Utah School Safety Summit was held this week at Alta High School in Sandy, Utah.5 days ago
Cassidy Wixom and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
‘Live like the Longs’: Family killed in Utah flash flood honored in funeral
Provo Fire Capt. Spencer Long, along with his wife Katrina and three of their children, died in a flash flood caused by heavy rainfall in central Utah.5 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Video: New wildfire spawns rare ‘firenado’ as it burns through central Utah
Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare "firenado" that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.5 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
‘She was so loved’: Community holds vigil for former Miss American Fork who died Sunday
A vigil was held for Brynn Carnesecca, former Miss American Fork, on Tuesday. The 21-year-old was known for her journalism and service, and died unexpectedly Sunday.5 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Evacuations issued in Millard County due to Widemouth 2 Fire
An evacuation was ordered for people living south of Kanosh Wednesday morning as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.5 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Wyoming bride arrested, accused of setting fire to Utah church she was set to get married in
A Wyoming bride-to-be is accused of starting a fire at the church building where she was supposed to get married the next day.5 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases
Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.5 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Owens says progressives are getting involved with GOP primaries to shift Utah leftward
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens warns Utah Republicans: progressives are "inside the gate," wanting to shift the Beehive State leftward.5 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
‘This isn’t a close case,’ state tells judge in Tyler Robinson case
In a memorandum, the Utah County Attorney's Office argued that Tyler Robinson should face trial, and point to his reported confession.5 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Baby girl dies after being left in hot car over 2 hours, Vernal man arrested
A Vernal father is accused of leaving a child in a hot car with the windows rolled up for more than two hours on Tuesday, resulting in the child's death.5 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
‘She was so loved’: Community to hold vigil for former Miss American Fork who died Sunday
Brynn Carnesecca, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. Her mother, Michele Carnesecca, told KSL she wants her daughter to be remembered for the "amazing life she lived."6 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah postal workers rally to oppose privatization, concerned that rural communities could be affected
Citing concerns about efforts to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, postal workers gathered in Salt Lake on Tuesday to support the independent agency.6 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City matches another high-temperature record
Salt Lake City's official thermometer fell to 82 degrees just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, matching the city's highest minimum low temperature on record.6 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center’s new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents
The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director as the organization prepares for another winter season of forecasting avalanche hazards and educating recreationists.6 days ago
Dan Rascon and Tim Vandenack, KSL
Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say
Ted Burrell, age 87, was injured in Monday's fire near Washington Terrace and died later that night, two of his children told KSL.6 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Mike Lee leads GOP revolt to cancel August recess unless election bill is passed
Sen. Mike Lee wants Republican leaders to cancel the August recess period, which could threaten crucial campaign opportunities for vulnerable incumbents.6 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Judge resigns, says workload for Utah courts is ‘not sustainable’
Citing 50- to 60-hour workweeks, Fourth District Judge Kasey Wright submitted his resignation earlier this month.6 days ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News
These driving patterns could kill you — or someone else
After studying national crash statistics, a Utah law firm found that drunk driving remains the number one killer on the road.7 days ago
