WEATHER FORECAST
for Saturday May 18th
Salt Lake City
67° 47°

chance precip 70%
Chicago
66° 51°

chance precip 30%
Atlanta
81° 64°

chance precip 60%
Denver
81° 52°

chance precip 10%
Phoenix
92° 70°

chance precip 0%
San Francisco
70° 51°

chance precip 0%
Boise
71° 46°

chance precip 20%
Boston
69° 49°

chance precip 20%
Dallas
92° 72°

chance precip 0%
New York
73° 56°

chance precip 0%
Portland
61° 52°

chance precip 70%
Seattle
61° 52°

chance precip 70%
Miami
86° 75°

chance precip 20%
 

Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.
 

Utah soldier declared MIA following explosion, presumed dead

Family members believe a Utah County soldier missing in action in Afghanistan has been killed.
 

Did Josh Powell's brother bury Susan Powell's body?

The father of a West Valley City mother missing since 2009 says he was misquoted in a PEOPLE magazine article that claimed his daughter was buried by her brother-in-law, not her husband, as has long been suspected.
 

Bronze Plaque honoring Salt Lake City police officer unveiled

A Friday afternoon ceremony honored a Salt Lake City officer who was hit and killed in 2000 while on bicycle patrol.
 

Frances Monson remembered for her compassion and love

Frances B. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday in a Salt Lake City hospital.
 

Medical artist's work helping cancer survivors feel whole again

A mastectomy is a common method of treatment breast cancer patients. For some cancer survivors, what the surgery takes away has a more profound effect on them than they had imagined. But a Utah artist is offering them hope and wholeness once again.
 

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.
 

Man takes himself off life support; nephew charged with 2nd degree murder

A judge is considering whether to order a trial for a man charged with murdering two people in a Sandy garage.
 

Man dead for 40 minutes, brought back with CPR machine

An Austrailian man who was clinically dead for 40 minutes was brought back to life with a new CPR technique.
 

Salt Lake VA hospital to test prosthetic legs that attach to bone

Doctors in Salt Lake City will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands of veterans who have lost a limb.
 

Utah GOP could revamp state caucus system at convention

Utah Republicans will select a new state party leader at their annual organizing convention Saturday. They will also consider revamping the way they nominate party candidates.
 

Tornado-ravaged Texas town to start recovery

Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday.
 

Man arrested after allegedly stealing donations for cancer foundation

A man was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing $500 meant to be donated to the American Cancer Society.
 

Orem football player collapses during practice, remains in coma

After an Orem High School football player collapsed during a spring training drill, his coach is being hailed a hero for helping save his life. Ben Smith, a sophomore, fell to the ground and started gasping for air, then lost consciousness.
 

West Point family to possibly be displaced by new Corridor highway

A West Point family could lose their home for the second time in a two year period if a UDOT route for the new West Davis corridor highway receives approval.
 

Idaho man charged in Uzbekistan terrorism plot

He was a Russian-speaking truck driver who came to Idaho nearly four years ago to join hundreds of other Uzbekistan refugees for whom the state has become a sanctuary from violence in their home country.
 

Coyote pup saved after running into cactus

A coyote pup was rescued by golf course employees after running into a cactus Tuesday and being covered in cholla clumps.
 

Teen questioned after crashing car through garage

A teenager who took his mom's car without permission could be facing criminal charges after crashing it into a house just east of 13400 South and Redwood Road.
 

Hiker rescued after falling more than 50 feet

A hiker is in the hospital after falling at least 50 feet in Maple Canyon Friday morning and having to be hoisted from the small ledge on which he landed.
 

DNA shows Ohio kidnapping suspect fathered girl

A man accused of imprisoning three women in his Cleveland home for a decade spends most of his time in jail resting or asleep, with breaks for pacing, showers and cell cleaning.
 

NM mom: I followed instincts in chasing abductor

Melissa Torrez didn't even think when teenagers in her apartment complex said a man had just grabbed her 4-year-old girl and drove away.
 

Historic 1983 flood approaches 30-year anniversary

Memorial Day weekend marks the 30th anniversary of a massive flood that turned State Street in downtown Salt Lake City into a river.
 

Psychologist calls doctor accused of killing ex-wife 'narcissistic parasite'

A criminal psychologist says a pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife is a "narcissistic parasite" who had the motive and opportunity to kill Uta von Schwedler in 2011.
 

5 events you don't want to miss this weekend

Summer is almost in full swing, and with it comes barbecuing, outdoor festivals and swimming. There are several opportunities to take advantage of the warm weather this weekend.
 

Will Smith gets videobombed and a home run celebration fail

Will Smith and his son Jaden were enjoying an NBA playoff game when Craig Sager and his hideous jacket pulled a videobomb. We also have video of a home run celebration fail and rodeo clown backflip.
 

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
 

West Jordan man pleads guilty to falsely advertising, selling Viagra-like drug

A West Jordan man charged with selling a Viagra-like drug as a natural supplement pleaded guilty to charges in two separate federal indictments.
 

Hard work, dedication pay off for Utah's Karl Williams

Hard work and perseverance are paying off for the former walk-on, who is competing for the starting running back job for the Utes in the 2013 season.