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Utah June 16, 2023

Utah officers rescue girl from submerged van as mom frantically pleads for help in bodycam video

Video from the Tooele Police Department near Salt Lake City captures the dramatic moments of a water rescue at the Settlement Canyon Reservoir on June 3.

True Crime June 16, 2023

TV station received 'alarming' tip after feature on grieving widow now accused of murder: hosts

The hosts of "Good Things Utah" discuss their April interview with children's book author Kouri Richins, who is accused of killing her husband last year.

Utah June 15, 2023

Utah mom accused of killing husband wrote bizarre email to police during investigation

Utah mom Kouri Richins, who is accused of murdering her husband in March 2022, wrote a bizarre email to the Summit County Sheriff's Office after investigators questioned her.

CRIME June 14, 2023

Utah man allegedly murdered by author wife took 'highly unusual' steps to boot her out of will

Eric Richins, a Utah man allegedly poisoned to death by his wife, Kouri Richins, took "highly unusual steps" to keep his wife from becoming the sole beneficiary of his estate.

Utah June 12, 2023

Utah mother accused of poisoning husband will remain in jail as murder trial proceeds

A judge ruled Monday that a mother of three from Utah who authored a children's book about grief, will remain in custody throughout her trial for murder and drug charges.

CRIME June 12, 2023

Utah mom Kouri Richins Googled 'luxury prisons for the rich' after allegedly killing husband: docs

Kouri Richins, a Utah mom of three accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl, allegedly Googled "luxury prisons for the rich," according to court documents.

Digital Originals June 11, 2023

Utah parent calls out school district for removing Bible over ‘vulgarity or violence': 'Ridiculous'

Colton Lindsay, a Utah parent, said he opposes his daughter's school district removing the Bible from elementary and middle schools for "vulgarity or violence"

House of Representatives June 7, 2023

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart to step down from Congress in September

U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, on Wednesday officially submitted his letter of resignation, telling Gov. Spencer Cox he planned to leave in September.

Digital Originals June 7, 2023

Lawmaker calls out 'unaccountable, nontransparent committee' for banning the Bible in Utah school district

Utah legislator Rep. Ken Ivory said he plans to take action to ensure the law he sponsored to ban inappropriate materials in schools is not used on religious texts.

Utah June 3, 2023

Romney Senate challenger Trent Staggs receives endorsement from Utah's largest police union

Utah's largest police union has tossed its support behind Trent Staggs, the Republican candidate seeking to replace Sen. Mitt Romney in the state's 2024 Senate election.

Faith June 3, 2023

Utah district bans Bible in elementary and middle schools 'due to vulgarity or violence'

The Davis School District in Utah has removed the Bible from its elementary and middle school libraries in response to a petition calling it "pornographic."

Utah June 1, 2023

Adult filmmakers in Utah seek to delay porn site age verification law

Attorneys representing workers in the adult entertainment industry asked a judge to pause a law that requires porn sites to verify user ages in Utah.

World May 28, 2023

Gaby Ramos killing: Suspect who dated Utah radio host nabbed in Mexico after ‘painstaking’ effort: police

Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, 36, who allegedly murdered Utah radio host Gaby Ramos, has been extradited to Salt Lake City following years-long international efforts to apprehend him.

National Parks May 27, 2023

Senior man found dead on Utah national park trail

A 69-year-old man was found dead on a trail at Arches National Park in Utah. Previous deaths were reported by the National Park Service in February and March.

Utah May 25, 2023

Prosecutors widen case against polygamous group leader, adding child pornography charges

Prosecutors have widened their case against the leader of a small polygamous group, adding child pornography charges with details of his sexual encounters with children he took as wives.

VIDEO May 25, 2023

Utah mayor running for Mitt Romney's seat touts 'overwhelming' response to candidacy

U.S. Senate candidate Trent Staggs, R., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his candidacy and why Utah needs 'bold conservative' leadership in Washington, D.C.

Utah May 24, 2023

Man shooting air rifle near Utah day care is person of interest in toddler shooting

Police in Utah said a man who was shooting birds with a .22 caliber air rifle is a person of interest in a shooting of a toddler outside a day care center.

Washington May 24, 2023

CDC investigates multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigating 18 salmonella infections across six states said Tuesday that the raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's may be contaminated.

US May 24, 2023

St. George, Utah facing lawsuit after denying permit for drag show at public park: 'violations of free speech'

The Southern Utah Drag Stars and the ACLU have joined together for a lawsuit against the city of St. George, Utah, after it denied drag performers a permit to host a show.

Utah May 23, 2023

Utah toddler playing outside struck by stray bullet at day care

Police reported a 2-year-old was shot in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside of a day care in Utah. Police believe the bullet came from a pellet or air gun.

Utah May 23, 2023

Utah dad and son rescued from sandbar after falling into swift-moving river, video shows

Rescuers in Washington County, Utah, saved a father and son who were trapped on a sandbar after encountering a strong current while floating down a river.

Utah May 23, 2023

'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH': Utah mayor announces bid to take Romney's Senate seat

Trent Staggs, a Utah mayor, has announced he will seek the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Mitt Romney in the state's 2024 Senate election.

True Crime May 19, 2023

Utah children's book author accused of murdering husband took out $2M in life insurance prior to his death

Kouri Richins, a Utah mom and children's book author accused of killing her husband, allegedly took out nearly $2 million in life insurance before his death.

Utah May 18, 2023

Utah sets aside millions of dollars in preparation for potentially historic flooding

Lawmakers in Utah have set aside millions of dollars to prepare for flooding caused by winter’s record snowpack melting. States from California to Colorado are anticipating massive damages.

Utah May 15, 2023

Utah hiker killed, second hospitalized after slipping while rock climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon

A 34-year-old woman was killed and a 30-year-old man was injured after slipping on rocks while climbing in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon, local reports say.

Utah May 12, 2023

Canadian diver charged with University of Utah dorm room rape

A former University of Utah diver has been arrested and charged with raping a woman in her dorm last fall during the first week of school. When detectives interviewed him he denied it.

CRIME May 12, 2023

Utah author accused of murdering husband allegedly caught trying to steal his life insurance benefits

Utah children's book author Kouri Richins is accused of trying to steal husband Eric Richins' life insurance benefits before she allegedly poisoned him in March 2022.

CRIME May 12, 2023

Utah children's book author had 'perfect' marriage with husband before alleged murder: friend

Kouri Richins and her husband, Eric Richins, had the 'perfect' relationship before Kouri was accused of poisoning Eric with fentanyl in their Utah home last year.

CRIME May 11, 2023

Utah man allegedly poisoned by author wife believed she was having an affair: family spox

A spokesperson for Eric Richins' family said the deceased Utah man had concerns that he wife was having an affair during their marriage before she allegedly killed him.

Obituary May 10, 2023

Utah ‘mommy blogger’ Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

Heather Armstrong, "Queen of the mommy bloggers," known for her website Dooce.com and sharing her candid commentary on social media has died at the age of 47.

CRIME May 10, 2023

Utah children's book author, husband sparred over 'cursed' mansion before his alleged murder

Utah children's book author Kouri Richins had a contentious relationship with her husband over financial disagreements before she allegedly killed him with fentanyl.