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Man accused of shooting Vernal officer charged with attempted murder

A Vernal man is facing several felony charges accusing him of shooting a Vernal police officer multiple times over the weekend.
8 days ago

Project to rehabilitate Capitol Reef’s Scenic Drive set to begin

A section of Capitol Reef National Park's Scenic Drive is slated to close as park officials begin a large project to rehabilitate and enhance the roadway to address the park's growing popularity.
9 days ago

Utah veteran finds a piece of ‘genuine American history’

A Utah veteran using a metal detector as a way to battle his own PTSD found and returned a historical family treasure to its rightful owners.
9 days ago

Man arrested after violent West Valley hatchet killing, police say

Police say they arrested a man Friday in the investigation of a violent murder in West Valley City.
10 days ago

Ogden house raided; baby hospitalized after ingesting meth, fentanyl, police say

An 11-month-old baby was rushed to McKay-Dee Hospital Wednesday, showing signs of drug exposure. The child was lethargic and vomiting when brought in, and a toxicology test showed positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to court documents.
10 days ago

‘Something wasn’t sitting well’: Funeral director expressed concerns about Tammy Daybell’s death

Family friends testified in Chad Daybell's murder trial Friday about comments he made in the days after his wife died — a death that seemed very sudden.
11 days ago

Mike Lee backs challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy ahead of convention

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has endorsed Colby Jenkins, a Republican challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy, in the race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District.
11 days ago

2 arrested in cockfighting case that began with a teen at school with a gun

Two men have been arrested in West Jordan and accused of cockfighting. Police say the investigation began as part of a separate case of a teen bringing a gun to school.
11 days ago

Iron County School District votes against return to ‘Redmen’ mascot for Cedar High School

The Iron County School Board on Tuesday voted 4-3 to retain "the Reds" as the official moniker and a wolf as the mascot of Cedar High School.
12 days ago

Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students

Some massive changes could be coming to high school sports in Utah.
13 days ago

Cause of Parowan teacher’s death ‘undetermined’

A recently completed report by the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office could not come up with a conclusive manner of death for a Parowan teacher who died in December.
13 days ago

How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly

Levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any point in the past five years, and those who are tasked with overseeing its level believe it will rise about another foot in the coming weeks.
13 days ago

Coroner describes changing Tammy Daybell’s cause of death to homicide

The Fremont County coroner described responding to Tammy Daybell's death, and why the autopsy results changed her mind about the cause of death.
13 days ago

New, improved I-15 interchanges in the works in Farmington, Sunset and Ogden

The planned new I-15 interchange at Shephard Lane in Farmington, where preliminary work is already underway, won't be the only new access point along the interstate.
14 days ago

Man arrested, accused of spray-painting furniture set to be moved into store

A man was arrested Sunday after police say he spray-painted graffiti on furniture waiting to be moved into a downtown store, causing more than $34,000 in damage.
14 days ago

‘Angels are angry’: FBI agent describes ‘manipulating’ texts between Lori and Chad Daybell

FBI agent Douglas Hart testified Monday about texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell, showing how he said they manipulated each other.
15 days ago

Salt Lake City has ‘ambitious vision’ as it seeks to turn Rio Grande around

The blocks behind the Rio Grande Depot — and the building itself — have gone through some tough times over at least the past decade; however, Salt Lake City planners say they have an "ambitious" plan to turn the site around.
17 days ago

Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell’s relationship days after her husband’s death

Jurors for Chad Daybell's trial heard testimony on Friday about Lori Daybell's texts from an FBI agent, along with the end of testimony from Lori Daybell's friend, Melanie Gibb.
18 days ago

2 men face federal charges in attempted carjacking, shooting at Murray gym

A carjacking attempt that turned into a shootout in a Murray gym parking lot earlier this month has resulted in federal charges filed against two Utah men.
18 days ago

Man offers to help valet driver at the U., then kidnaps her, police say

A man who allegedly got into a car being parked by a valet at the University of Utah Hospital under the guise of helping has been arrested for investigation of kidnapping.
18 days ago

No evidence of ‘furries’ in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm

Unfounded allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and biting, barking, and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday.
19 days ago

Chad and Lori Daybell used ‘castings’ to pray for spouses’ deaths, ex-friend testifies

An ex-friend of Lori Daybell testified Thursday that Chad and Lori Daybell prayed for evil spirits to leave their spouses, which if successful would mean the person would die.
19 days ago

How can UTA increase ridership? Run trains, buses more often, audit recommends

Adopting an overall plan to improve frequency of service will help the Utah Transit Authority increase ridership, according to a legislative audit released Wednesday.
19 days ago

Abused homeless siblings get help, thanks to fast food workers

A 4-year-old boy and a 6-month-old baby were helped by Burger King employees who called police after they realized the children were homeless and being abused.
20 days ago