In loving memory, Scott Alan Walton
Scott Alan Walton passed away on August 26, 2026 following a valiant fight with cancer. Scott was born on February 21, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leon “Howard” and Geraldine “Jerry” Walton. He was sealed to the love of his life, JeriLynne Marshall, in the Salt Lake City Temple on November 5, 1976. Together, they l
Utah researchers peer into the nuclear testing history kept in our fingernails
Salt Lake City visual artist Cara Despain’s work over the past several years has focused on the Cold War — specifically the nuclear weapons development and testing of that era. Think dramatic depictions of mushroom clouds after a nuclear explosion in stark black and white or cloaked in neon. It hasn’t been out of curio
Salt Lake City Braces for Bumpy Monday: Heat, Thunderstorms and Howling Winds
Salt Lake City started Monday, August 31, around 61 degrees under clear skies, with southeast winds already blowing near 25 mph at the reporting station. The calm-looking morning could turn stormy by afternoon, setting up a wet evening before a drier, warmer stretch takes over. Storm Chances Rise After Noon.
Sandy’s Oldest Resident Turns 103, Marking a Milestone Birthday for the Utah City’s Longtime...
SANDY, UT — Sandy’s oldest resident has reached 103 years old, a milestone birthday that puts a spotlight on one of the city’s longest-living community members. FOX 13 News Utah highlighted the celebration and the fact that she is being recognized locally as Sandy’s oldest resident.
Strong thunderstorms with a flash flooding threat through Monday evening
A "Slight" or 15% risk of flash flooding is highlighted for all of eastern Utah, locations along I-15 such as St. George, Provo, and Salt Lake City. Along with this higher risk, a Flood Watch is in effect for portions of southern and central Utah until late this evening.
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Outside in Utah? What the Law Really...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Utah has no single statute that says “a dog may be left outside for exactly X hours.” Instead, the answer comes from a patchwork of state cruelty law, city and county tethering ordinances, and weather-based protections that all work together.
Bountiful man killed by lightning strike while jet-skiing in Florida
BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A Bountiful father of four was killed over the weekend when he was struck by lightning while riding a jet ski in Florida. Steve Matheson was in the water near Fort De Soto Park on Florida's west coast when he was struck on Saturday. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to the area at approxi
One dead, three hospitalized after boat overturns at Echo Reservoir
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — One person died and three others were hospitalized Sunday after a fishing boat overturned at Echo Reservoir, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s
University of Utah student killed in e-scooter accident
A student at the University of Utah died after an e-scooter accident on campus, according to officials.
1 dead, multiple injured in SLC accident involving UTA bus
Multiple people have been injured in an accident involving a Utah Transit Authority bus and another vehicle in Salt Lake City.

















