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Troopers identify 3 killed in Duchesne County after head-on collision with semi

Troopers identify 3 killed in Duchesne County after head-on collision with semi

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 2 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people died in Duchesne County on Friday after their car collided with a semitruck that overcorrected and drove into their lane on U.S. 40.
No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says

No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A storm that passed through central Utah on Saturday did not produce a tornado, but it generated peak wind gusts of 100 mph, that caused all sorts of damage in the area, federal forecasters have determined.
Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.
Orangeville prepares for more rain after weekend flooding forces families from homes

Orangeville prepares for more rain after weekend flooding forces families from homes

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orangeville public works crews and residents spent Monday preparing for the possibility of more flooding in Orangeville.
Armed woman shot and killed by police, man accused of supplying gun charged with murder

Armed woman shot and killed by police, man accused of supplying gun charged with murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 31 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who police say shot at officers was killed when the officers returned fire, and a man was charged Monday afternoon with murder.
Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County

Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service was determining whether a tornado touched down in Millard County, while Emery County experienced flooding after intense storms struck Utah on Saturday.
Woman with gun shot, killed by police in Nephi, officials say

Woman with gun shot, killed by police in Nephi, officials say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman died after being shot by police early Sunday as officers responded to a domestic violence incident in Nephi.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's wildfire season in Utah — comprising 843 individual fires collectively burning more than half a million acres of land — is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record.
Millard County campground evacuated after Spring Branch wildfire sparks

Millard County campground evacuated after Spring Branch wildfire sparks

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A campground was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a new wildfire in Millard County.
Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County

Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sanpete County man was charged with attempted murder on Monday for allegedly shooting at another person over a pay dispute.
100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game

100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 100-year-old World War II veteran and former Delta High School student was honored as the honorary flag bearer during Friday's Delta-Millard football rivalry game.
Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired by Juab County in January is accused of using her county-issued credit card for personal expenses.
Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced that all lands within the Monticello Ranger District are now open to the public and the Babylon Fire is now 100% contained after the fire began June 25.
'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

Devin Oldroyd and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.
Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area

Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service said it was forced to halt firefighting efforts Saturday after a group of hunters entered the Black Canyon Fire closure area.
Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

VideoShelby Lofton  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
1 dead in crash on SR 132 in Sanpete County

1 dead in crash on SR 132 in Sanpete County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died in a crash after the truck they were in rolled on state Route 132 near Fountain Green on Sunday night.
Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

VideoCarter Williams, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 10 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family and friends of the firefighters killed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah on Friday say they each lived lives filled with service and selflessness.