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Utah man accused of taking nearly $65,000 in securities scheme
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man accused last year of purchasing a Range Rover using a bad check is now facing charges of violating the Uniform Securities Act.
Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.
NYC helicopter that crashed, killing 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says
Josh Funk, Associated Press | Updated July 16 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing 6 people.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
Doina Chiacu and Kristina Cooke, Reuters | Updated July 16 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists.
Former elementary teacher accused of lewdness in front of children at Cache County pool
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A former northern Utah elementary school teacher, who was previously accused of sexually abusing students but never charged, was arrested Wednesday and accused of lewdness at a public pool.
2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty
Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted July 16 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Two of the eight men indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at UFC Freedom 250 pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Semitruck driver dies after crash on I-84
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
A man died early Thursday after he was ejected from his semitruck following a crash on I-84. One lane remains closed while crews pick up the truck's cargo from the road.
Man with history of starting fires arrested in connection with Timp Fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say "has an extensive history with starting fires" was arrested in connection with the Timp Fire in American Fork Canyon.
Utah man arrested again for allegedly abusing dog twice in three months
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 16 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man already charged with aggravated animal cruelty has been arrested again for allegedly abusing the same dog.
Section of North Temple closed as crews respond to flooding
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
A section of North Temple was closed after a main waterline break caused flooding Wednesday night.
Zion National Park no longer part of nearby fire evacuation warning
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 15 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning near Zion National Park on Wednesday prompted parts of the park and nearby areas to prepare to evacuate if needed.
Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 15 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for Andrea Renee Shaw, accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.
Scammers trick Utahns into shipping them expensive phones
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted July 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Scammers are using compromised customer accounts to order expensive devices, then tricking victims into forwarding the packages.
Indiana woman accused of making bomb threat against Salt Lake school
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is facing felony charges for allegedly making a bomb threat at a Salt Lake City school.
Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.
Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 15 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.
Man with history of mental illness accused of stabbing mother in Utah County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 15 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of stabbing his mother in the neck has been charged with attempted murder.
