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Trailer carrying high-end sports cars catches fire on I-80 in Tooele County
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 23 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
Fire crews said Thursday they were able to quickly stop a fire on I-80 that threatened multiple high-end sports cars inside a trailer, as they cautioned Memorial Day travelers to ensure their vehicles were properly maintained before heading out on the roads.
Cash Drop Utah engages community with daily treasure hunts
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor and Bailey Carlson have dropped thousands of dollars all across Utah. Now, they are gearing up to do another drop in St. George.
Strong winds significantly damage Grantsville homes
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 16 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
People are cleaning up from last weekend's high winds across Utah, including in Grantsville where strong winds left one family without a home.
Tooele man charged with killing 2 dogs while high on drugs
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man has been charged with killing two dogs in his home while he was high on LSD.
Advisories, warning issued across Utah as wind lingers before next storm arrives
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Potentially damaging winds are expected to continue on Monday ahead of the next storm system slated to impact the state.
Strong wind gusts cause damage in Tooele County
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Gusty winds blew across northern Utah Sunday, causing damage in some communities.
Tikis at Iosepa cemetery in Tooele County cut down, destroyed; officials investigating
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two tikis at the Iosepa cemetery in Tooele County, former site of a settlement of Pacific Islanders, were cut down and destroyed, and authorities are investigating.
Grantsville Marketplace, arising in wake of Redwood Swap Meet's closure, to launch on Sunday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 2 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Grantsville Marketplace, arising in the wake of last year's closure of the Redwood Swap Meet in West Valley City, is set to launch operations on Sunday.
Charges: 2 bikers tied up, threatened, abandoned in Utah desert after getting lost on reservation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 30 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Two motorcyclists who ended up on a reservation were tied up, threatened and left in a remote Tooele County area where they walked for hours for help, charges say.
Man arrested in connection with West Valley gang-related shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 26 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man has been arrested after police say he hid a gun allegedly used during a gang confrontation in West Valley City and later sold it to another gang member.
Second body recovered after report of boat sinking at Grantsville Reservoir
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated April 26 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Two people have died following an incident Friday afternoon at Grantsville Reservoir.
Utah driver arrested after trying to run Tesla off the freeway, troopers say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 19 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah driver was arrested Friday and accused of intentionally trying to bump a Tesla off the freeway while going up to 120 mph, according to the UHP.
Tooele man charged with killing woman in random 2022 drive-by shooting
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man has been charged with murder after being arrested in connection to the random killing of a woman in Salt Lake City three years ago.
Police: Man dead, woman found shot in apparent domestic violence incident
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
A man was found dead, and a woman was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound Wednesday following what Grantsville police are calling a domestic violence incident.
Salt Lake swap meet serves ex-Redwood vendors; plans afoot for meet in Grantsville
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake swap meet has expanded to serve vendors from the now-shuttered Redwood Swap Meet with separate plans afoot for a location in Grantsville.
18-year-old man charged in connection with fatal weekend crash in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 31 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton man was charged with automobile homicide after police say he crashed while driving impaired, resulting in the death of his 16-year-old passenger.
Tooele life coach accused of grooming, abusing clients
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 20 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A life skills coach in Tooele previously investigated for alleged sexual abuse of a child has been arrested for misconduct involving two girls and a woman, according to police.
Troopers find 405 pounds of marijuana in truck in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 20 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
A stop for a minor traffic violation led to a large drug bust in Tooele County on Wednesday.
Widespread power outages affecting thousands from Santaquin to Ogden
Collin Leonard, KSL | Posted March 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain Power has reported power outages across northern Utah are affecting almost 8,000 customers Tuesday morning.
