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Salt Lake County Breaking News & Latest Stories
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Draper man accused of abusing, torturing children in home
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 21 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Draper man is accused of beating children with a leather belt and making them stand on one foot for hours. He was arrested for investigation of child torture.
1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 20 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
The driver of a compact car was killed after they stopped in the middle of a freeway to address a hood malfunction when their vehicle was struck by a semitruck, authorities say.
Couple charged in connection with robbery that resulted in death of victim's cat
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 20 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake couple is accused of killing a man's cat while trying to rob him, according to prosecutors.
Hiker who died after suspected lightning strike identified
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 20 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
A hiker who was suspected of being struck by lightning and then died was identified on Monday by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested for allegedly trying to kill woman who did not 'believe' him
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 20 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
A man who punched a woman in Salt Lake City because she allegedly did not believe him was arrested for investigation of attempted murder.
Man with history of threatening government officials charged again in Salt Lake County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 20 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
A man on pretrial release for allegedly making a terroristic threat against the DA's office is accused of making more threats.
Bluffdale man charged with murder in connection to Springville stabbing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 20 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
A Bluffdale man has been charged with murder and accused of stabbing another man 15 times and causing fatal injuries.
Man threatened by 'finger guns' arrested in road rage investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 20 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested and accused of rear-ending another vehicle on purpose and throwing rocks through the windows because he was threatened by finger guns.
'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 20 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Peter Van Horn, 61, climbs Pfeifferhorn weekly, finding solace after personal tragedies, including near-death experience, sibling loss and a years-long struggle with drug abuse.
Salt Lake City is 'America's Mountain City' in new tourism campaign
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 19 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
County tourism officials are launching a catchy new way to capitalize on Salt Lake City's proximity to mountains.
Research aircraft flying over Salt Lake City hunting for ozone
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
NASA, the Utah Division of Air Quality, and several universities are teaming up to find out why the Salt Lake Valley has so much bad air by using a research aircraft to measure it.
Brandon Sanderson's 'Mistborn' turns 20. What you need to know about the epic fantasy series
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Updated July 19 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah-based fantasy author Brandon Sanderson celebrated a major milestone this week, as Friday was the 20th anniversary of his epic fantasy series "Mistborn."
Permanent deacon in Salt Lake Diocese approaches 50 years serving Catholic Church
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Deacon Stan Stott was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church on Dec. 26, 1976. Nearly 50 years later, he says he's still enjoying it.
Utah approves 2 new productions for film incentives, including a new Joseph Smith documentary
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will serve as the backdrop for two upcoming film productions — including a documentary that follows the investigation into the lost likeness of Joseph Smith.
2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.
'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.
Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
