Davis County Breaking News & Latest Stories

Davis County opens ballot-counting process to public view

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As early voting gets underway across Utah, Davis County election officials are taking steps to increase transparency and public confidence in the voting process — literally.

Teen Memoriam honors 30 teens killed in Utah crashes in 2025

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Families of teens killed in vehicle accidents are sharing their stories at the annual Zero Fatalities Teen Memorium, which aims to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.

Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' found in Davis County for the first time

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

An invasive species introduced to southern Utah nearly a decade ago has now made its way to northern Utah.

Clearfield's new all-abilities playground opens doors for all to play

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new all-abilities playground opened up on Thursday in Clearfield, opening doors for all to play at Fisher Park.

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Ramp, road closures to impact drivers in Salt Lake and Davis counties

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ramp closures will be a temporary inconvenience for drivers, a road closure in Bountiful is expected to last for months.

Rezoning request goes to city council after uproar against Clearfield supportive housing facility

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A supportive housing facility could be in Clearfield's future after a rezoning request passed through the Clearfield City Planning Commission and went to the city council for approval.

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UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is going fare-free once again this weekend.

Davis County sheriff explains personal ties to Nancy Baird cold case

VideoAudioDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks has two significant connections to the 1975 cold case disappearance of Nancy Perry Baird from East Layton.

How Woods Cross High School used trust land funds to hit a graduation goal

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Woods Cross High School recently achieved a 100% graduation rate for English language learners.

New fire station election canceled on Kaysville ballots

Kennedy Camarena and Britt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kaysville City Council voted to cancel a proposed $16.5 million general obligation bond for a new fire station that is on the city's 2026 General Election ballots.

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Farmington High School turns food drive into friendly competition

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Farmington High School are competing to collect as much food as possible for Utah families facing food insecurity.

Davis County police shooting hospitalizes 1 person

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large number of police were on scene in Syracuse Friday after an alleged domestic violence situation. One person was hospitalized after police confirmed shots had been fired.

Utah high school counselor, coach charged with enticing a minor

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County high school counselor and soccer coach is now facing two felony charges for allegedly soliciting a minor online.

Former East Layton police officer pleads no contest to child sex abuse charges

VideoDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deputies arrested Thomas Jackson, a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Nancy Perry Baird, on charges unrelated to the Baird case following Jackson's interview on COLD.

Private plane makes emergency landing inside Hill Air Force Base

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A civilian airplane that reported engine trouble landed safely near the north gate inside Hill Air Force Base this morning. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the situation.

Warriors Over the Wasatch air show to return in 2027 after cancellation

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show will return in 2027 after it was canceled last April so that resources at Hill Air Force Base could support ongoing operations.

Davis County GOP won't fill former Rep. Trevor Lee's seat before the general election

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Republican delegates in Davis County won't vote to fill former Rep. Trevor Lee's seat in the Utah House of Representatives ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the county party announced this week.

High school counselor/soccer coach arrested in online investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A counselor at Viewmont High School, who is also the head coach for the boys' soccer team, was arrested and accused of soliciting a teen girl.

Hill Air Force Base announces official rescheduled date for Warriors Over the Wasatch air show

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The biennial Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show, postponed earlier this year from its original June date, will now officially take place in May 2027.