Utah judge dismisses Gabby Petito wrongful death lawsuit against Moab police
A Utah judge dismissed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's parents against Moab police, citing governmental immunity. The family plans to appeal, seeking justice for alleged police negligence during a 2021 domestic violence incident involving Petito and Brian Laundrie.
Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
Wild horse shot, killed; officials offer $19,000 reward for information
Pyrite is the third wild horse to be shot and killed in the Onaqui Herd Management Area over the last 20 months.
Hiker falls to death on popular trail in Arches National Park
A 68-year-old man from Paramus, New Jersey, tragically fell to his death while hiking in Utah's Arches National Park on Tuesday.
Cabin pressure issue on Delta flight causes ear pain, bloody noses for passengers
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Portland was forced to return due to cabin pressure issues, causing passengers to experience pain, ear discomfort, and nosebleeds.
Unsuspecting shoppers in multiple states fall victim to 'distraction thefts'
A quiet Utah town is the latest locality plagued by "distraction thefts" against unsuspecting shoppers carried out by "interstate crime groups" – transient criminals who travel the country to steal before crossing state lines to strike elsewhere, often affiliated with Romanian and South American crime rings.
1 dead, 2 injured after lightning strikes fishing boat in Utah
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning when lightning struck a boat on the Bear River in Corinne, Utah, killing one person and injuring two others.
Utah mom kept missing daughter, 5, hidden in cult 'compound' for months with help from adult sons: prosecutors
Kimberly Dell Davidson-Drolet's two adult sons and her sister allegedly helped her kidnap her daughter from Utah.
Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
Small plane crashes into front yard; Everyone survives
A small plane crashed into a family's front yard in Utah. The plane's pilot and passenger both survived the wreck.
Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics in first return since 2002
Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.
Sundance Film Festival narrows down future host cities: Here’s where
On Friday, the Sundance Institute announced its six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential Sundance Film Festival.
Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat
The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.
Utah CEO, daughter killed after bulldozer breaks free from tow truck
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the tow truck lost control on a curve.
Driver gets stuck on Utah mountain after taking Google 'shortcut': officials
A driver in Utah got stranded on a mountain after Google Maps suggested a shortcut that led to a rugged dirt road, officials said.
Utah fire captain dies in Colorado rafting accident at Dinosaur National Monument
The 54-year-old Utah fire captain was notably deployed to Ground Zero after 9/11, the Salt Lake City Fire Department said.
Woman found dead near Utah trail; Cell phone captured tragic final moments
Utah authorities have identified 19-year-old Cynthia Ann Grimwood as the woman found dead near Horsetail Falls in the mountains above Alpine.
Bryce Canyon National Park ranger dies after tripping, falling
The National Park Service announced that veteran park ranger Tom Lorig, 78, passed away on Friday after a tragic accident at Bryce Canyon National Park.