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True Crime September 8, 2023

Utah mommy blogger accused of child abuse appears in court, will remain jailed without bond

Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke, who is accused of abusing two of her six children, along with her business partner, appeared in court for the first time on Friday.

Utah September 7, 2023

Rep Chris Stewart's ex-staffer wins Utah special election bid to replace him

Celeste Maloy, a former staffer for Rep. Chris Stewart, won her Republican primary bid to replace him, setting her up for a special election win.

Utah September 6, 2023

Lawsuit claims Utah has failed to stop Great Salt Lake from rapidly shrinking

A group of environmental activists are accusing the Utah government of the Great Salt Lake’s low water levels. The state is being urged to stop diverting the lake’s water for farmers.

LIFESTYLE September 6, 2023

'Mormon MomTok' influencer accused of domestic rampage agrees to plea: 'a lot of judging'

A Utah-based "MomTok" influencer has reached a plea deal after she was accused of domestic violence during a February incident involving her boyfriend and children.

CRIME September 6, 2023

Mommy blogger's child escaped home through window with wrists, ankles wrapped in duct tape: police

One of Ruby Franke's six children reportedly escaped through a window and asked for help from a neighbor who noticed duct tape wrapped around the victim's wrists and ankles.

WILD NATURE September 5, 2023

Rabid bats found in Utah, prompting warning from health officials

Salt Lake County Health Department is reminding people to avoid contact with bats after two found have tested positive for the infectious viral disease rabies.

Utah September 3, 2023

Social media users raised red flags about mommy blogger 'abuse' long before arrest

Ruby Franke, a well-known mommy blogger, was arrested following months of accusations from social media users that the mom was corrupt and perhaps abusing her kids, videos show.

Adoptable Pets September 2, 2023

Utah kitty 'Candy Corn' needs a home and wants 'to meet' a new family

A Utah kitty named Candy Corn is looking for a forever home where he can lounge and hang out with other cats. Age 7, he has special needs and requires medication.

CRIME September 1, 2023

Mommy blogger suspected of child abuse made video about withholding Christmas presents

In a YouTube video, mommy blogger Ruby Franke, who has been arrested on suspicions of child abuse, discusses withholding Christmas presents from her two youngest children.

CRIME August 31, 2023

YouTube mommy bloggers arrested on allegations of child abuse: 'Finally'

Utah bloggers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of child abuse each after a juvenile contacted police for help.

Utah August 31, 2023

Utah judge astonished by teen killer's lack of remorse: 'Is that the best you can do?'

Francisco Daniel Aguilar insisted at his Utah sentencing Monday that he did not plan to kill his 16-year-old girlfriend, Jacqueline "Jacky" Nunez, before he shot her in the head.

Fishing August 30, 2023

Fish illegally released in Utah waters have officials reminding residents, 'don't ditch a fish'

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding residents to not "ditch fish" after four species have been found in waters the aquatic animals are not supposed to be in.

Utah August 30, 2023

Woman hiking with dog survives being swept down canyon in flash flood: rescuers

A woman was rescued from the Mary Jane Canyon in Utah after she and her dog were swept into the steep gorge during flash floods, according to rescuers.

LIFESTYLE August 30, 2023

Short questions with Dana Perino

In a new piece in the weekly "Short questions with Dana Perino" series, Fox Nation's Abby Hornacek reveals her "adrenaline bucket list" item and the moment that changed her life.

True Crime August 29, 2023

Nevada 'black widower' convicted again of murdering 6th wife, hit man

'Black Widower' Thomas Randolph, 68, was convicted in his second trial for the 2008 killings of sixth wife Sharon Causse and hired hit man Michael Miller.

National Parks August 27, 2023

Arizona hiker found dead at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park after thunderstorm, flash flooding

Jeanne Roblez Howell, 64, of Sedona, Arizona, was found dead about a mile from the Fairyland Loop trail at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

New York August 23, 2023

5 high school students, from all over the country, have been named National Student Poets

Five high school students from Florida to Utah have earned the distinction of being named this year's National Student Poets, a program established over a decade ago.

Police and Law Enforcement August 22, 2023

Utah police ‘fill in dads’ walk son of fallen officer to first day of kindergarten

South Salt Lake Police officers filled in for fallen officer David Romrell and walked his son to his first day of kindergarten in Utah on Monday.

Utah August 22, 2023

Two Utah state prisons placed on lockdown after brawl involving 15 inmates; multiple injured

Two Utah state prisons were placed on lockdown after a fight involving 15 inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison left five people injured.

True Crime August 21, 2023

Utah children's author dodges death row after DA's 'careful consideration' with victim's family

Utah mom and children's book author Kouri Richins won't face the death penalty after she allegedly poisoned husband Eric Richins to death in March 2022.

Mitt Romney August 21, 2023

Mitt Romney mulls re-election bid in increasingly pro-Trump Utah

Utah Senator Mitt Romney is considering plans to run for re-election, facing a potentially tough Republican primary in his increasingly pro-Trump state.

Adoptable Pets August 19, 2023

Utah kittens Romulus and Remus seek a loving new home together

Romulus and Remus, two kittens just shy of four months old, are looking for a home together in the Salt Lake City area. The best buddies are very playful, said their shelter.

Hurricanes August 17, 2023

Hurricane Hilary is 'strengthening rapidly' and will likely become 'major' storm today, forecasters say

Hurricane Hilary, which has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm, is expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday, forecasters say.

Utah August 16, 2023

Utah man charged after allegedly shooting girlfriend in the leg for attending party without him

A Utah man, 18, was arrested and charged after allegedly shooting his 17-year-old girlfriend in the leg because she made plans to go to a party without him.

Utah August 14, 2023

Utah man accused of selling unproven COVID-19 treatment in 2020, behind bars after 3-year fugitive hunt

A Utah man who allegedly claimed to be a doctor and sold an unproven product to treat coronavirus fled after his 2020 indictment and was arrested and put behind bars.

Utah August 14, 2023

Toddler dies after falling from boat, getting hit by propeller

The Utah Division of State Parks responded to reports of a boating incident where a 3-year-old toddler fell off the back of a vessel and was hit by the propeller before dying.

Utah August 14, 2023

FBI says Utah man who allegedly threatened Biden was killed after pointing .357 handgun at agents

A Provo, Utah man accused of making threats against the president was shot by FBI agents serving arrest and search warrants on Aug. 9, after allegedly pointing a .357 at agents.

Utah August 14, 2023

Prosecutors decline to charge Utah officer who shot 13-year-old autistic boy having a breakdown, needed help

A Salt Lake County District Attorney, who called the Utah shooting of an autistic teen unjustified, has declined to charge the responding officer following conflicting expert reviews.

Utah August 10, 2023

Video exposes tense moments prior to deadly FBI raid on man accused of threatening Biden

Images show the aftermath of an FBI raid in Utah on the home of Craig Robertson, a 74-year-old Provo man accused of making death threats against President Biden.

Utah August 10, 2023

Utah district to pay $2M to family of Black, autistic 10-year-old who killed herself after school bullying

The family of a Black and autistic 10-year-old, who killed herself in 2021, will get $2 million from a Utah school district accused of inadequately responding to reports of bullying.

Utah August 10, 2023

Utah pushes plan to build multibillion-dollar oil train rail line through national forest, tribal land

Officials and oil companies in Utah are seeking to build an 88-mile rail line that may run through tribal land and a forest. Critics say the project may cause environmental issues.