Utah County man remembered as a hero after drowning while saving family member

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Utah County man who died a hero over the weekend while rescuing a loved one at Silver Lake Reservoir.

Tony Hawk's Vert Alert skateboarding competition returns to Salt Lake City

Excitement was in the air as the 2025 Vert Alert, a skateboarding competition put on by sports icon Tony Hawk, began Friday at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah.

Woman leads Logan officers in chase, strikes officers' cars, causing injuries, police say

Police say a woman hit two police vehicles and injured three officers while she led them on a pursuit in Logan early Friday.

'Barely starting to live': 17-year-old sentenced for shooting, killing his younger stepbrother

A 17-year-old from Duchesne was sentenced on Tuesday to between two and 15 years behind bars after he admitted to shooting and killing his 14-year-old stepbrother.

5 Utahns plead guilty in $100M fraudulent supplement scheme

Five Utahns and one Washington resident pleaded guilty to various roles in a $100 million scheme involving the sale of fraudulent supplements.

Veteran surge event connects unsheltered veterans to resources and homes

A monthly veteran surge event supports veterans by providing day-of employment, health care and housing opportunities.

Eccles Theater closed for renovations, but there's a new way to view art there

A new art installation aims to keep the Eccles Theater vibrant while it remains closed for renovations.

Utah State Railroad Museum gets Western Pacific caboose; Merci Boxcar restoration complete

The Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden has acquired a Western Pacific caboose while restoration of the Merci Boxcar, a post-World War II gift from France, is complete.

Cox encouraged by Salt Lake City's safety progress, but says 'a lot of work to be done'

Gov. Spencer Cox says he's pleased with the progress Salt Lake City has made since it released a public safety plan, but disagrees the city is working alone on key issues.

Hooper mayor holds on to authority after split City Council vote to strip her of power

Hooper Mayor Sheri Bingham will hold onto her powers after a City Council attempt to strip her of her authority failed in a split vote.

Utahn pleads guilty to West Valley killing when he was 17

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Marcus Garcia in West Valley City.

4 dead in West Jordan house fire being investigated as arson, police say

A fourth person has died from a house fire in West Jordan Friday morning.

Monsoonal storms helping Utah firefighters, but dry conditions in the forecast

Firefighters are taking advantage of help from Mother Nature as they look to quell several wildfires still burning across Utah while they still can.

St. George voters invited to meet mayoral, City Council candidates ahead of primary election

St. George residents will have two opportunities next week to meet and greet candidates running for mayor and City Council before the primary election set for Aug. 12.

4 West Jordan officers found legally justified in killing man in 2024 shootout

Four West Jordan officers on Friday were found to be legally justified in shooting and killing an armed man during a 2024 shootout. The officers fired 55 shots during the incident.

Peru, Colombia, Oaxaca, kites focus of varied Utah festivals and events Saturday

Peruvian and Colombian independence, the Mexican state of Oaxaca and kites will be the focus of a range of festivals and events on Saturday.

'Freaking awesome': Utah leaders celebrate new therapy building for adults with disabilities

Residents at the Utah State Developmental Center will soon enjoy greater amenities at a new comprehensive therapy building, which one resident called "freaking awesome."

Rock wall along S.R. 158 near Pineview Reservoir to get wire mesh to prevent rock falls

A rock wall along state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will get heavy wire meshing to prevent rock falls like a 2018 incident that seriously injured a man.

Pioneers of Progress celebrate modern-day trailblazers

Six Utahns with pioneer spirits were celebrated on Thursday night for their work and service in the community.

Jacob Lake Inn operator: North Rim businesses face difficult road ahead after fires

Members of the family who own and operate the Jacob Lake Inn returned to their property in the wake of wildfires and said they are facing an uncertain future.

Gov. Cox defends immigration crackdown, says 'racial profiling is not acceptable' as efforts unfold

Gov. Spencer Cox defended the unfolding immigration crackdown, blasted by some, but says "racial profiling is not acceptable" as the efforts unfold.

Body of missing West Wendover father found

Authorities have confirmed the body found last week in the Utah desert belongs to 50-year-old Salvador Conejo-Pedraza, who was missing since June 20.

Gunman asks, 'Having a good night?' before firing at 2 strangers, police say

A police officer assisting Unified police on another incident in Midvale was flagged down by a man who had been shot late Thursday.

Time up? Grand County votes to send letter to Interior opposing Arches timed entry

Grand County leaders are calling on the Department of the Interior to consider other options than a reservation system at Arches National Park.