Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Way cleared for pop singer D4vd to stand trial on murder, mutilation charges

Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated July 27 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence for the indie pop vocalist D4vd to stand trial on charges he fatally stabbed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl who threatened to expose ​their clandestine relationship.

Dixie Tech receives 'vital' $930K grant to expand skilled trades education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dixie Technical College received a $930,000 grant it will use to expand electrical, HVAC and plumbing training.

Wildfire threatening ranches in Box Elder County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire threatened a few structures in Box Elder County Monday afternoon.

Man arrested less than 24 hours after being released from jail on same charge

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail after serving time for a weapons conviction was arrested less than 24 hours later for investigation of the same charge.

Comey says seashells post was political speech — not a threat — as he presses to dismiss charges

Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated July 27 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him. He's arguing that a photo of seashells he posted on social media was not a call to violence against President Donald Trump but protected political speech.

Have You Seen This? Landscaper invents new way to edge the lawn

Orrin Olsen  |  Posted July 27 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Landscaper on a Segway" sounds more like a novelty than a practical solution. But this guy really seems to be onto something.

Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 27 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city has already broken its all-time hottest maximum temperature this month, but it could set a new record for its highest minimum temperature.

Man accused of trying to steal luggage from youth campers in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested and accused of entering multiple hotels in southern Utah and trying to steal luggage and vandalizing at least one room.

Court documents reviewed by AP say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 27 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seattle's mayor says a suspect arrested after a shooting that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle is 15 years old.

BYU adds multi-year Olympic sports jersey sponsorship with ... BYU? Here's how

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars announced Monday a multi-year agreement with BYU Continuing Education as the official jersey patch sponsor for its Olympic sports programs.

PARTNER

Shakespeare won the Wild West — and he still has a hold on it today

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

From pioneers and mountain men to gold miners and modern festival audiences, Shakespeare has had a hold on the West since the beginning.

Here's what Utah's Olympic organizers learned from the 'uniting' World Cup

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games is already focused on the event, but they want it to unite all comers from around the world.

SPONSORED

Dorm room debacles solved by RC Willey Essentials

RC Willey  |  Posted July 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a dorm room or first apartment, where good design isn't about having more room — it's about making the most of the room you have.

Unlicensed contractor accused of collecting more than $100K and abandoning projects

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is facing multiple charges accusing him of collecting money for construction projects he wasn't licensed to do, then not completing the work.

Millions more Americans now eligible for statins. What new cholesterol guidelines mean

Katia Hetter, CNN  |  Posted July 27 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study.

SWAT response leads to armed man's arrest

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested on Sunday after a SWAT team responded to a house in Nibley where the man was allegedly armed and refused to come out peacefully.

Why this Utah man presents himself as Exhibit A for his heart health supplement

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 27 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah entrepreneur John Hewlett says nitric oxide supplements helped improve his health after a major heart scare, inspiring him to launch the supplement company Cardio Miracle.

2 men arrested in connection to Sevier County shooting spree

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men have been arrested for allegedly driving around Salina and Aurora and firing numerous rounds at multiple random targets.

Ryan Gosling set to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

Charlotte Reck, CNN  |  Posted July 27 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Gosling is slated to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2028 as he transforms into the leather-clad, motorcycle-mounted, demonic superhero Ghost Rider, Marvel announced at the San Diego Comic-Con Sunday.

SPONSORED

Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you six figures — new guide for Utah retirees

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Man accused of calling victim 'reptilian' arrested in fatal Park City stabbing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 33-year-old man was arrested for investigation of murder in connecting with a fatal stabbing in Park City on Friday.

Watch an orca ram a sunfish so hard that the fish explodes

Mindy Weisberger, CNN  |  Posted July 27 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

How hard do you have to ram a fish to make it explode? Ask an orca.

This United pilot has another career you wouldn't expect

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN  |  Posted July 27 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A United Airlines pilot and professional violinist is finding harmony between the cockpit and the concert stage.