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August 23, 2024

Unsuspecting shoppers in multiple states fall victim to 'distraction thefts'

Utah, Nevada, and Idaho have seen a marked rise in "interstate crime groups." The transient criminals are often affiliated with Romanian and South American groups.

August 16, 2024

Utah mom kept missing daughter, 5, hidden in cult 'compound' for months with help from adult sons: prosecutors

A Utah woman has been charged with kidnapping after she allegedly brought her daughter from Utah to a cult-like religious compound in Missouri with her family's help.

August 14, 2024

Lightning strike at Arizona's Horseshoe Bend injures 2 tourists, National Park Service says

Two tourists have been injured after being struck by lightning at the Horseshoe Bend in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, officials say.

August 13, 2024

Trump-backed Rep. Celeste Maloy wins GOP nomination in Utah's 2nd district

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah won the Republican primary in Utah's 2nd congressional district on Tuesday. She will take on the Democratic nominee in November. The seat has been solidly red and will likely be won by Republicans.

August 10, 2024

Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah

National Park Service officials said a popular geological feature in Utah known as the 'Hole in the Roof,' the 'Toilet Bowl' and the 'Double Arch' has collapsed.

August 8, 2024

Utah man who slashed woman’s throat gives 3-word message to family before lethal injection

Taberon Dave Honie, 48, was put to death by lethal injection in Utah early Thursday, more than two decades after slashing the throat of his girlfriend's mother.

July 28, 2024

Medical examiner identifies remains found in Utah canyon as missing Texas woman

Human remains found in a canyon in Grand County, Utah, are those of a woman who went missing while exploring the area with her husband, according to the medical examiner.

July 24, 2024

IOC pushes Utah officials, US Olympic leaders to persuade FBI to drop WADA probe as part of 2034 Games deal

A deal among the International Olympic Committee, Utah officials and U.S. Olympic leaders was struck to help Salt Lake City receive the Winter Olympics in 2034.

July 24, 2024

Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that Winter Olympics will return in 2034

Salt Lake City was chosen to host the 2034 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee in Paris. The city maintained its love of the games after hosting once before in 2002.

July 24, 2024

Hiker's death in Utah spotlights need for safety protocols on the trail

Amid a flurry of recently reported hiking-related deaths, multiple outdoor safety experts share essential tips to help prevent hazards on the trail this summer and beyond.