Man arrested after shooting rifle into air to scare ex-girlfriend, police say
WEST VALLEY CITY — A man was taken into custody Monday after police say he fired a rifle into the air to scare his ex-girlfriend the day before. A probable cause statement for the incident identified 19-year-old Rafael Gomez Pedroza as the man arrested. The events began early Sunday...
South Jordan man sentenced to federal prison for CSAM possession, was a repeat offender
A South Jordan man previously convicted for possessing over 500 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has been sentenced to federal prison for his crime.
Stung by bees 500 times: Utah family says dad needs help recovering
A 78-year-old man named Richard Mockabee is recovering from being stung over 500 times by killer bees. His family says he was trying to rescue his dog from the swarm when it happened.
SLCPD looking for suspected robber after stealing vehicle with child inside
SALT LAKE CITY — A suspected robber stole a car Thursday morning with a child inside. The Salt Lake City Police Department is on the lookout for the suspect. Detective Michael Ruff with SLCPD said the incident happened around 11 a.m. when a woman left her vehicle running outside an office building in The Gateway.
Utah family reunited with missing cat one year later
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah family is hoping to meet the mystery man who reunited them with their beloved cat after an entire year apart. McKaylee Hernandez said her cat Smokey has always been “very, very sneaky.” But last May, he slipped out the door and vanished without a trace.
Stacked with flavor, family and pastrami, Crown Burgers has been a Utah staple for...
SALT LAKE CITY — If you've lived along the Wasatch Front for a while, you've likely stopped by the fast food restaurant Crown Burgers. After nearly 50 years serving signature burgers, crispy onion rings and savory gyros, it's become a bit of an institution in the state. The family-run...
‘Over the top’: Salt Lake man chased, attacked young doorbell ditcher, charges say
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake man is facing serious criminal charges after police say he chased after a 12-year-old boy who "doorbell ditched" him and forcefully held the boy until his parents arrived. Tony Arnold Bernstone, 58, was charged Wednesday in 3rd District Court with child kidnapping,...
19-year-old shot by police now under arrest in hospital
WEST JORDAN — The man shot and injured by police in West Jordan Wednesday has now been arrested and is being watched by officers at a local hospital. Hugo Fernando Mora Ayala, 19, was arrested for investigation of aggravated assault targeting law enforcement, failing to stop for police and drug possession with intent...
First trial begins next week for man extradited on rape charges in 2 Utah...
SALT LAKE CITY — A year and a half after he was extradited from Scotland to face rape charges in two Utah counties, the first jury trial for Nicholas Rossi is set to begin. Tuesday was the first of two days where potential jurors will come to the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City as attorneys prepare for opening...
University of Utah to cut over 80 programs as part of state reinvestment law
Amid the state-imposed higher education reallocations process, the University of Utah is planning to cut over 80 inactive courses and programs, with the College of Humanities taking the biggest hit within the list. As part of a 2025 law, public universities and colleges in the state have to make cuts of 10% of their...
