June 26, 2026 Charlie Kirk judge denies Tyler Robinson's attempt to have potential death penalty removed Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson could still face the potential death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder, Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled.
June 25, 2026 Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America's 250th anniversary Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares a state of emergency, temporarily banning fireworks statewide for July Fourth amid historic drought and wildfire conditions.
June 24, 2026 Remains found in Utah desert 28 years ago with help of a psychic finally identified through DNA genealogy Remains found in 1998 in the Utah desert with a psychic's help were identified as Pedro Calderon Marioni using forensic genetic genealogy testing.
June 23, 2026 Ex-Dem lawmaker beats Bernie-backed rival for shot at Utah's most competitive House seat Former Rep. Ben McAdams wins Utah's new 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, defeating three rivals in a race that drew $4.6 million.
June 22, 2026 Tyler Robinson's defense suffers dual setbacks as judge holds off on death penalty decision A Utah judge denied Tyler Robinson's bid to force his former roommate and lover Lance Twiggs to testify at a preliminary hearing and ruled hearsay evidence will be allowed — dealing the defense two significant blows. But the bigger question hanging over the case remains unanswered: whether prosecutors will get to seek the death penalty.
June 15, 2026 Record-breaking daredevil who performed at Super Bowl with Madonna dies in BASE jumping tragedy Record-breaking daredevil Andy Lewis, known as 'Sketchy Andy,' died in a BASE jumping accident near Moab, Utah, during a tandem jump Sunday.
June 13, 2026 Residents wake up screaming as cops race to rescue them from late-night apartment blaze: video Bodycam footage shows Utah police officers breaking down doors and pulling residents from beds during a June 7 apartment fire in St. George.
June 9, 2026 Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case Utah prosecutors urge judge to reject defense delay in Charlie Kirk assassination case, arguing the suspect's lawyers failed to meet stay criteria.
May 26, 2026 Utah father charged with abducting 2 infant sons may have fled to Mexico, police say: 'Seriously depressed' An Amber Alert warns Utah siblings face imminent danger after their father allegedly abducted them and may have fled toward the Mexico border.
May 19, 2026 Tyler Robinson's defense team fights to seal evidence and punish prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's assassination Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Utah event, faces court hearing on defense motions to seal evidence and close testimony.
