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Utah October 23, 2023

Halloween skeletons pole dancing on a stop sign cause uproar in Utah city: 'All in the name of fun'

A Utah man's Halloween display of skeleton's pole-dancing created conflict in the city- prompting city officials to call for the removal of the risqué display.

CRIME October 21, 2023

Oldest daughter of Utah parenting blogger accused of child abuse speaks out for 1st time since mom's arrest

The oldest daughter of parenting blogger Ruby Franke, who was charged with child abuse last month, has spoken out for the first time since her mother's arrest.

Montana October 16, 2023

Man who survived grizzly attack bears message for beast after surgery gives him new face

Rudy Noorlander, 61, put his newly constructed lower jaw and unthinkably positive attitude on display five weeks after he was critically injured by a 10-foot-fall grizzly bear

CRIME October 16, 2023

Ruby Franke's husband wanted oldest daughter charged with burglary after mother's arrest

Kevin Franke, husband of disgraced parenting blogger Ruby Franke, allegedly blamed his daughter for breaking into their home after police broke in to serve a warrant.

HEALTH October 15, 2023

Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness

Fourteen people in Salt Lake County, Utah, recently developed campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection; most drank raw milk. Here's what to know about the outbreak and how to prevent it.

CRIME October 14, 2023

Utah mommy blogger's neighbors complained before child abuse arrest: 'very concerned'

Police reports from YouTube parenting blogger Ruby Franke's arrest reveal neighbor's complaints about alleged child neglect about a year before her arrest.

CRIME October 12, 2023

Children's book author accused of poisoning husband says 'fair trial' now impossible

Kouri Richins, the Utah mom of three and children's book author accused of poisoning her husband to death, wants her charges dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct.

North Dakota October 10, 2023

Funeral services set for North Dakota senator and his family who died in Utah plane crash

Over a week ago, a North Dakota lawmaker, his wife, and their two sons died in a plane crash in Utah. Funeral services have been set for Tuesday in Bismarck.

Utah October 9, 2023

Utah teen drifts over median before crashing head-on into two cars, dashcam video shows

The Utah County Sheriff's Office shared dashcam footage of a multi-vehicle collision on the Cory Wride Memorial Highway in Eagle Mountain on Saturday.

United Kingdom October 5, 2023

American who faked his death claims he's an Irish orphan who never visited the US in bid to avoid extradition

Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi and Arthur Knight, is wanted for a range of alleged crimes across multiple states in the U.S., including sexual assault in Utah.

North Dakota October 4, 2023

North Dakota state senator who died in Utah plane crash recently earned commercial pilot’s license: report

Doug Larsen, the North Dakota Republican state senator who died over the weekend in a plane crash, hoped to work for a major airline, a report says.

Utah October 3, 2023

GOP Utah Rep. John Curtis passes on run for Romney's Senate seat

John Curtis, the Republican representative for Utah's third congressional district, has declined to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney.

Utah October 3, 2023

Utah plane crash leaves North Dakota state senator, wife and 2 sons dead: 'Heartbreaking loss'

A plane carrying a North Dakota lawmaker and his family crashed in Utah on Sunday, killing everyone on board. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and others have express their condolences.

Utah October 2, 2023

Bag containing 'suspicious' skull shuts down airport baggage screening for nearly 2 hours

Air travelers in Utah were delayed for nearly 2 hours when security officials found a skull they thought looked like an explosive device.

National Parks September 29, 2023

Thousands of park rangers to be furloughed if US government shuts down

According to the Department of Interior, hundreds of national parks may close if Congress doesn’t reach a budget soon. Thousands of park rangers may also be furloughed.

Utah September 27, 2023

Utah House speaker jumps in Senate race to replace Romney: 'Our country is not on the right path'

Republican Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson will announce Wednesday his decision to run for the Senate seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Mitt Romney.

Utah September 24, 2023

NASA capsule brings sample from asteroid to Earth for the first time in American history: 'We have touchdown!'

A capsule was delivered back to Earth on Sunday after a 4 billion mile trip that included grabbing a sample of dust and rocks from an asteroid called Bennu.

CRIME September 23, 2023

New video shows Utah mayor spit on, assaulted by attacker: 'You don’t know who I am, do you?'

A resident in Orem, Utah was arrested after spitting on and assaulting the city's mayor. The actions came immediately after a city council meeting on Tuesday.

ELECTIONS September 18, 2023

Race to replace Mitt Romney in Utah gains steam as another candidate jumps in: He 'sold us out'

Rod Bird, Jr., the mayor of Roosevelt, Utah, is the latest Republican candidate to join the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney in what is expected to be a crowded field.

CRIME September 18, 2023

Utah children's book author who allegedly poisoned husband accused of asking brother to falsely testify

Kouri Richins, the Utah children's book author accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl-laced cocktail, allegedly asked her brother to give false testimony.

Utah September 16, 2023

Utah woman says about horses being dragged behind truck: 'Horrible to watch'

People living on a street in Farmington, Utah, react to two horses being dragged behind a pickup truck. Police say the incident was not animal cruelty.

VIDEO September 16, 2023

Video shows two horses tied, dragged behind pickup truck in Utah

Video shared by homeowner Amberly Powers in Utah shows two horses tied to the back of a pickup truck being dragged down a street on Sept. 8.

VIDEO September 16, 2023

Utah Mayor looks to replace retiring Senator Romney

Riverton, Utah Mayor Trent Staggs discusses his Senate bid and growing support following Mitt Romney's announcement that he is not seeking re-election.

ELECTIONS September 15, 2023

Ex-DHS agent who inspired 'Sound of Freedom’ 'seriously considering' run for Romney’s Senate seat

Former DHS agent Tim Ballard, who inspired the hit film "Sound of Freedom," said he is "very seriously considering" a run for Senate in Utah.

Utah September 15, 2023

'America First' Republican lines up dozens of endorsements in race to replace Romney

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs received 33 new endorsements for his Senate bid after fellow Utah Republican Mitt Romney announced he would not seek re-election in 2024.

Utah September 14, 2023

California suspect accused of raping prostitutes arrested in Utah; police looking for more victims

Ivan Romo, 25, was arrested in Salt Lake County, Utah, on Wednesday in connection to multiple rape cases out of Modesto, California, police said.

Mitt Romney September 13, 2023

Romney uses Biden's own words against him, calls for president to join him in retirement: 'Time to transition'

Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney called for President Biden and former President Donald Trump to join him in retirement by dropping their bids for president.

Pets September 13, 2023

Utah therapy cat named Jean Paul is a survivor himself: Was a 'little ginger kitten,' 'cold and unresponsive'

Jean Paul was cold and nearly dead when he arrived at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a "little ginger kitten," but he is now a thriving therapy cat.

Utah September 12, 2023

Dash camera captures office chair smashing into car's windshield on interstate

A dashcam in Utah captured the moment a piece of an office chair flew through the air and collided with a vehicle on the highway.

True Crime September 11, 2023

Utah mommy blogger accused of child abuse hospitalized after 'life threatening' issue in jail: court docs

Utah mom and parenting blogger Jodi Hildebrandt, who is charged with six counts of child abuse, experienced a "life threatening medical issue" in jail, her lawyer said.

Utah September 9, 2023

911 call reveals shock of Utah mommy bloggers' alleged child abuse: 'She's a bad lady'

A 911 call revealed the shock of the child abuse accusations against Utah mommy bloggers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, who were arrested Aug. 30.