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Man dies after escaping fiery vehicle in Parowan

08/04/2023 10:32pm
A man in his 30s died from injuries he sustained in escaping a truck that caught fire on I-15 in Iron County Friday night.

Box Elder County's 'most wanted' man in custody following police chase

08/04/2023 10:28pm
A man at the top of Box Elder County's Most Wanted list is in custody following a police pursuit Friday.

Bruce Hough, Celeste Maloy tout experience at GOP primary debate

08/04/2023 9:57pm
Congressional candidates Bruce Hough and Celeste Maloy touted their experience to 2nd District voters Friday during the first of 10 debates prior to the Sept. 5 GOP primary election. Becky Edwards, also a Republican candidate, was invited but did not attend.

Draper family cleans up home filled with mud after storm came blasting through basement

08/04/2023 8:45pm
Draper is recovering from an intense rainstorm that left the city flooded with multiple street closures, a sinkhole, and mudslides.

What pecans and fragrance add to health — and childhood adversity takes away

08/04/2023 8:11pm
Older adults looking for a simple memory boost might want to consider essential oils and a diffuser. Childhood trauma or adversity can carry impacts that reach far into the future, according to new research.

'Fishy' mystery: Utah family discovers 16 dead fish in their backyard

08/04/2023 6:19pm
It's a mystery that literally came out of the blue in Davis County — more than a dozen dead fish that somehow found themselves in a man's backyard and on the roof of his shed.

8 cases of E. coli infection reported in Utah County; irrigation water suspected as source

08/04/2023 6:08pm
Utah County officials say there have been eight recent cases of E. coli infection reported in the county, all of which have been linked to Lehi residents.

Woman who tried to kill son at St. George Motel 6 sentenced to 1 year in jail

08/04/2023 5:34pm
A woman who attempted to murder her then 8-year-old son at the St. George Motel 6 in 2021 was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail.

Judge sends Orem man called predator and swindler to prison, rejecting plea deal for probation

08/04/2023 4:54pm
A judge sent an Orem man to prison Friday, rejecting a plea deal calling for probation. The former "Shark Tank" contestant pleaded guilty to fraud and sexual battery involving vulnerable women.

'Major' sinkhole appears in South Jordan, shutting down eastbound traffic on 10600 South

08/04/2023 4:04pm
A large sinkhole appeared in the middle of a road in South Jordan on Friday afternoon, shutting down traffic.

Man facing federal drug charges now accused of fatally hitting pedestrian

08/04/2023 4:01pm
A man who was federally charged with drug crimes following a hit-and-run crash is now facing additional charges after the man he allegedly hit died.

45 Utahns buy homes in initial week of $20K assistance program

08/04/2023 3:04pm
More than $3 million has already been spoken for during the first week of Utah's new, $20,000 first-time homebuyer assistance program.

3 longtime members of Utah's construction industry killed in Beck Street Tesla crash

08/04/2023 2:06pm
Three men heavily involved in the Utah construction industry have been identified as the victims of fiery crash on Beck Street a week ago that killed all three.

West Valley man and 16-year-old arrested in July shootout in Tooele

08/04/2023 1:07pm
A West Valley man was charged Friday with firing a gun causing serious injury during a July 16 shootout in Tooele. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested for investigation of attempted murder.

Will buying your school supplies in bulk always save you money?

08/04/2023 12:31pm
One way often touted by shopping experts is to buy in bulk. But does it always save money?

Rep. Chris Stewart on why he's leaving Congress: To 'put family first'

08/04/2023 12:00pm
After his wife had a stroke a year ago, Rep. Chris Stewart said he had a decision to make.

Utah Tacofest aims to bridge cultural gaps by offering tacos from around the world

08/04/2023 11:01am
Utah Tacofest boasts of offering the best tacos all under one roof — from flavors like carne asada, fish and al pastor to taco innovations like BBQ, Thai, vegan, octopus and Brazilian.

'I thought he had her': Scammers impersonate Millcreek woman's daughter

08/04/2023 10:04am
Phone scammers have become more elaborate when they try to impersonate relatives of their victims, law enforcement said.

4 teens injured after car crashes down 100-foot ravine in Payson Canyon

08/04/2023 9:01am
One girl was seriously hurt and three other teens were injured when a car crashed in Payson Canyon early Friday morning.

Eagle Mountain man arrested after his baby suffered broken bones, police say

08/04/2023 8:20am
An Eagle Mountain father was arrested Wednesday after doctors discovered that his 4-month-old daughter had a broken arm and ribs.

Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash across the West, experts say

08/04/2023 8:06am
A historically wet winter and, now, hotter summer are leading to "pretty big" warning signs for West Nile virus in the Western U.S., public health and mosquito control experts say, suggesting that residents should take care to avoid bites.

Former Utah professor, police officer arrested in child pornography investigation

08/04/2023 7:37am
A former Utah Valley University adjunct professor who has more than 40 years experience in law enforcement was arrested Thursday and accused of possessing child pornography.

Longboard crash sends a Centerville man to hospital with brain injuries

08/04/2023 7:29am
A family is grateful their dad is recovering following a bad crash and brain injury in Provo Canyon.

Draper declares state of emergency as torrential rain slams northern Utah

08/04/2023 6:45am
Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Salt Lake Valley, leaving several Draper roads damaged and causing flooding and safety concerns Thursday night.

Iron County officials seeking property tax hike to help pay for new jail, meet rising operating costs

08/04/2023 6:19am
Citing the need for a new plus and rising operating costs due to inflation, Iron County officials say they intend to increase property tax revenue by nearly $6 million annually.