Davis County Breaking News & Latest Stories

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.

French officials recognize 3 Utah schools for their dual-language French offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

French officials recently recognized three Utah schools with awards of excellence for their dual-language French programming.

Here's when former Rep. Trevor Lee will appear in court on fraud allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 28 after being charged with four felonies, including communications fraud and mortgage fraud.

Woman shot in Murray, man arrested in Davis County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

An argument in a parking lot resulted in a woman being shot in the chest, according to police.

New visitor and learning center opens at Antelope Island State Park

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new Antelope Island visitor and learning center held a public open house Friday after years of planning and two years of construction.

Community brings early Halloween to toddler as he prepares for open heart surgery

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Liberty Wright had no idea so many strangers would turn up and support her 3-year-old son, Wyatt, ahead of his open-heart surgery. Dozens brought him an early Halloween in a community trunk or treat.

Davis County tornado classified as EF-2; tornado width sets new state record

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A tornado that touched down in Davis County was classified to be an EF-2 tornado after it destroyed multiple trees ranging from 100 to 200 years old.

Bicyclist dies in Kaysville crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 70-year-old died Friday afternoon after a collision between a bicycle and a vehicle.

Former daycare workers at Hill Air Force Base charged with 'roughly handling,' assaulting children

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Attorney's Office of Utah announced Thursday that three former daycare workers at Hill Air Force Base have been criminally charged with assaulting children.