Public SafetySalt Lake County Charges Three Under New Felony Gang Recruitment Law
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office Has Filed the First Charges Under a New State Law, Targeting Three Men for Allegedly Recruiting Minors Into a Gang.
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SportsNo. 22 Boise State Defeats Utah State in Inaugural Pac-12 Contest
The Broncos Extended Their Winning Streak Against the Aggies with a 37-18 Victory on Saturday, Marking a New Era for Both Teams in the Pac-12 Conference.
CommunityLDS Leader D. Todd Christofferson Warns Against Surge in Online Gambling, Prediction Markets
A Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cautioned That the Rise of Online Betting Fosters Greed, Particularly Among Youth, and Urged Members to Avoid Practices the Church Deems Morally Wrong.
Local NewsRiverdale Community Rallies for Bird Family After Deadly Blaze
Dozens of Residents Gathered to Support a Local Family Impacted by a House Fire That Claimed the Lives of a Father and Three Children.
Public SafetyUtah Officials Remind Domestic Violence Survivors: Protective Orders Available, Remote Help Offered
Law Enforcers and Attorneys Across Utah Are Emphasizing That Help to Secure Protective Orders Is Accessible for Domestic Violence Survivors, Even If Criminal Charges Are Not Pursued.
Business & DevelopmentTaxpayer Funds Under Scrutiny for Trump Administration Ad Campaign
A Multi-Million-Dollar Effort by the Trump Administration to Promote President Donald Trump and His Policies Through at Least 13 Campaign-Style Ads Has Drawn Bipartisan Criticism for Using Federal Funds.
Schools & Weber StateUtah Public Colleges to Enhance Campus Safety After UVU Assassination
The Utah System of Higher Education Has Approved New Security Recommendations for All Public Universities and Colleges Following the Assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Local NewsUtah Joins Federal Lawsuit Against Online Contact Lens Retailer
The State's Attorney General's Office, Alongside the FTC and Nevada, Accuses Lens.com of Deceptive Advertising and Hidden Fees.
Local NewsRiverdale Fire Tragedy Prompts Community Grief, Mental Health Support for First Responders
A Devastating Early Thursday Fire at a Riverdale Home Claimed a Father and Three Children, Leaving One Child in Critical Condition and Deeply Affecting First Responders Across Weber and Davis Counties.
Public SafetyState Audit Details Utah Judicial Conduct Commission's Flaws, Prompts Calls for Reform
A New Legislative Audit Criticized the Utah Judicial Conduct Commission's Procedures, Particularly Its Handling of Allegations Against Former Justice Diana Hagen, Drawing Strong Legislative Reaction.
Hill AFB & MilitaryFormer Hill AFB Daycare Workers Face Assault Charges Against Toddlers
Three Women Who Previously Worked at the Hill Air Force Base Child Development Center Have Been Charged with Simple Assault, Stemming From Alleged Incidents Dating Back to Late 2022 and Early 2023.
Hill AFB & MilitaryUSS Ogden Veterans Hold First Reunion in City Bearing Ship's Name
Shipmates of the USS Ogden Lpd-5 Gathered in Ogden for the First Time, Commemorating a Vessel That Served the Nation for Over 40 Years.
Schools & Weber StateWashington Terrace Elementary Recognized for Student-Centered Programs
The School Was Named FOX 13 News Cool School of the Week Due to Its Emphasis on Student Leadership, Academic Recognition, and Engaging Activities.
Local NewsOgden Transfer Station Offers Residents Cheaper Waste Disposal, Free Passes
Local Residents Can Find More Affordable Trash Disposal Rates and Additional Benefits at the City's Transfer Station on Midland Drive.
Local NewsFederal Funds Secure Start for Northern Utah Veterans Cemetery in Washington Terrace
The U.s. Department of Veterans Affairs Has Awarded $14.7 Million to Establish a New Veterans Cemetery in Weber County, Along with Nearly $2 Million for an Expansion in Bluffdale.
Public SafetyUtah Courts Face Scrutiny Over Sentencing Disparities, Conduct Commission Transparency
Recent Audits Highlight Varying Judicial Outcomes Across Districts and Gaps in Judge Disciplinary Processes, Prompting Legislative Debate.
Public SafetyBird Flu Outbreak at Utah Mink Farm Draws Public Safety Concerns and Criticism
Animal Welfare Advocates Describe the State's Response to an Avian Influenza Outbreak in Salt Lake County Mink as "Dangerously Lax," Citing a Lack of Public Information and Oversight.
City & CountyBox Elder County Residents Voice Opposition to Data Centers as Bus Tour Stops Locally
A National Grassroots Organization Brought Its 'Data Center Revolt' Bus Tour to Box Elder County, Amplifying Local Concerns Regarding the Stratos Project and the Broader Impact of Data Center Development.
Hill AFB & MilitaryProposed Box Elder County Data Center Tied to National Guard Funding, Draws Controversy
A Box Elder County Data Center Project, Stratos, Proposes to Generate Taxes for Utah National Guard Facility Upgrades, Sparking Debate Over Its Scope and Military Ties.
Public SafetyUtah Legislative Audits Identify Accountability Gaps in State Courts
Four Reports Released Thursday by Legislative Auditors Highlight "Governance Gaps" and "Weak Data Practices" Within the State's Judicial System, Recommending Changes to Judge Oversight and Performance Evaluations.
Local NewsUtahns to Receive Debt Relief, Payments in Multi-State Auto Loan Settlement
A National Auto Loan Company Accused of Predatory Lending Practices Has Reached a $700 Million Settlement with Utah and 39 Other States, Providing Financial Relief to Over 100 Utah Residents.
Outdoors & ResortsUtah Ski Resorts Prep for Winter: Brian Head Sets Early Opening Target
Brian Head Resort Points to Historical Data, High Elevation, and Snowmaking Investments as It Aims for a November 6 Start.
Public SafetySalt Lake City Man Receives Life Sentence in 2018 Stabbing Murder
Kidus Yohannes Was Sentenced to Life Without Parole for the Aggravated Murder of Candace Samples and Attempted Manslaughter of Her Friend After a Dispute Over a Stolen Phone.
Local NewsFirst Congressional District Candidates Find Common Ground in Debate
Democratic Nominee Ben Mcadams and Republican Riley Owen Discussed Several Shared Concerns, Including Gerrymandering and the Great Salt Lake, During a Recent Debate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District.
Schools & Weber StateFederal Investment Boosts Utah's Geothermal Future
The U.s. Department of Energy Announced $99 Million in Grants for Geothermal Energy, with Five Projects Tied to Utah Entities, Including the University of Utah, Receiving a Share.
Weather & RoadsCentral Utah Farmers Pin Hopes on El Niño After Brutal Growing Season
A Recent Storm Brought Some Relief, but Growers Are Looking to a Potentially Strong El Niño to Recharge Water Supplies After a Year Marked by Dry Wells and Reduced Planting.
Public SafetyWatchdog Group Cites Lacking State Oversight in Deaths of Three Utahns in Care
A Report From the Disability Law Center Alleges State Inaction Contributed to the February Deaths of Three Individuals with Disabilities, Leading to a Murder Charge for a Caretaker and the Revocation of a Provider's License.
SportsJazz Open New Season with Focus on Growth, Team Chemistry
Players and Coaches Point to a Focus on Development and Togetherness as the 2026-27 Season Approaches, with Training Camp Set to Begin This Week.
Business & DevelopmentUtah Regulators Scrutinize Pacificorp's Proposed Washington Sale
State Watchdogs and Advocates Express Concerns That the $1.9 Billion Deal May Not Serve Utah Ratepayers' Long-Term Interests, Despite Company Claims of Benefits.
City & CountyUtah Joins National Push to Rethink Addiction and Homelessness Aid
Governor Spencer Cox Signed an Executive Order Establishing the Recovery Utah Initiative, Aligning the State with a White House Effort That Prioritizes Addiction Treatment and Accountability.
Business & DevelopmentWasatch County Funding Threat Reversed After State Talks Development
A Senior Housing Adviser to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Told the Heber City Council Last Month That Wasatch County's State Funding Was at Risk Over Development Disputes, Though State and County Officials Later Confirmed No Funds Would Be Withheld.
Public SafetyProvo Murder Suspect Douglas Carter Released on Bail After 40 Years Amid New DNA Evidence
New Analysis of Crime Scene DNA That Did Not Match Carter Led to His Release, Though He Still Faces an Aggravated Murder Charge and a Retrial.
Weather & RoadsUtah Reaches Record Highs for Severe Weather Warnings in 2026
The National Weather Service Has Issued More Flash Flood and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings This Year Than Any Other Since 2008.
Public SafetyLayton Representative Trevor Lee Resigns Amid Felony Fraud Charges
The Utah Attorney General's Office Has Charged the Outgoing House District 16 Representative with Four Felonies Related to Alleged Mortgage and Communications Fraud.
Public SafetyOgden Federal Agent Accused of Disability Fraud After Allegedly Hiking in Italy
An Indictment From the U.s. Department of Justice Alleges That Michelle Bouziden, an Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Claimed Total Disability but Instead Engaged in Extensive Mountain Climbing, Collecting Over $51,500 in Compensation.
Public SafetyDomestic Violence Victims 'Slipping Through the Cracks' in Utah Intervention Program
Despite a Three-Year-Old Law Requiring Police to Assess Danger, Thousands of High-Risk Utahns Are Not Receiving Immediate Phone Connections to Advocates From the Scene of Domestic Violence Incidents.
Public SafetyUtah Lawmakers Eye New Rules for License Plate Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
A Proposed Bill Aims to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Automated License Plate Readers, Following Reports of Widespread Out-Of-State Database Searches in Weber County.
Local NewsUtah Appoints New Leadership to Tackle Great Salt Lake Challenges
Hannah Freeze and Jamie Barnes Confirmed by the Senate to Lead State Efforts as the Great Salt Lake's Water Levels Approach Historic Lows, Raising Environmental, Economic, and Public Health Concerns.
Outdoors & ResortsState Tackles Great Salt Lake's Invasive Reeds to Boost Water Supply, Habitat
Efforts to Remove Invasive Phragmites Could Save 82,000 Acre-Feet of Water Annually, Benefiting Both Human Communities and Migratory Birds, According to State Land Managers.
CommunityThe Other Side Village Celebrates Recovery and Second Chances in Salt Lake City
A Gospel Brunch Highlighted the Non-Profit's Mission and Shared Success Stories of Individuals Overcoming Addiction and Homelessness.
Business & DevelopmentSalt Lake Organizations Host Panel on First Amendment, Voter Engagement
Representatives From Five Political Organizations Discussed Protecting Free Speech and Organizing for Upcoming Elections in Salt Lake City.
CommunityUtah Growers Reflect on Challenging Season, Look to Next Year
Farmers Across the State Faced Significant Hurdles This Year, Including a Spring Freeze, Increased Costs, and Pest Issues, Impacting Local Produce Availability and Market Schedules.
Public SafetyFatal BASE Jumping Accident Reported in Cache County's Leetham's Hollow
A 27-Year-Old Man, Described by Authorities as Experienced, Died Sunday Morning After His Wingsuit Reportedly Failed to Generate Sufficient Lift During a Jump From a 700-Foot Height.
Weather & RoadsRollover Crash Blocks Northbound Lane on Mountain View Corridor in Riverton
Traffic Near 13400 South Was Impacted Saturday Morning as Crews Worked to Clear the Scene, with an Estimated Clearance Time of 8:54 Am, According to UDOT Traffic.
SportsYouth Football Leagues Across Utah Tackle Referee Shortage, Game Schedules Impacted
A Statewide Lack of Officials Has Led to Frequent Game Cancellations and Schedule Adjustments, Prompting Leagues to Seek Younger Recruits and Retired Personnel to Keep Games Going.
Business & DevelopmentParker's Three Touchdowns Propel Utes to 31-17 Victory Over Iowa State
No. 15 Utah Remained Undefeated Following a Strong Offensive Showing Led by Wayshawn Parker, Who Secured a Career-High 174 Rushing Yards and Three Scores in Saturday's Road Win.
Public SafetyUVU Review Identifies Security Gaps Ahead of Fatal Campus Shooting
An Independent Report Found No 'Wanton Disregard' by University Employees but Outlined Significant Shortcomings in Event Safety and Coordination.
Business & DevelopmentNew 'Goldmine' Project Proposes Data Center, Rural Homes Near Fairfield
A Large-Scale Mixed-Use Development, Including Potentially Hundreds of Acres for Data Centers, Is in Preliminary Planning Stages for the Cedar Valley, Raising Concerns About Water and Air Quality.
SportsMammoth Makes Roster Moves, Key Prospects Assigned to AHL
The Utah Mammoth Has Assigned Top Prospects Tij Iginla and Caleb Desnoyers to the AHL as the Team Finalizes Its Lineup for the Upcoming Regular Season.
SportsDelta Center Completes Extensive Phase 2 Renovations
The Upgrades in Salt Lake City Feature New Seating, Enhanced Food Options, and Improved Sightlines, Preparing the Arena for Upcoming Hockey and Basketball Seasons.