Pothole on northbound I-15 in Salt Lake causes flat tires in ‘7 to 10’...
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A pothole on northbound I-15 in Salt Lake caused flat tires in several cars. The pothole, located near 1100 South, caused flat tires in "7 to 10" cars late Tuesday morning, according to Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson Lt. Cameron Roden. Crews with the Utah...
Utah’s big swing on homelessness comes with a big price tag
Long a problem in Utah, the latest shiny object to tackle homelessness is a 1,300-bed campus on the west side of Salt Lake City. But it comes with a hefty price tag. This week, Utah lawmakers are looking to the federal government and reaching into their own piggy bank to come up with the cash to tackle homelessness.
Former Salt Lake fire captain found guilty of abusing multiple EMT students
SALT LAKE CITY — A former captain with the Salt Lake City Fire Department who also taught paramedic classes has been convicted of sexually abusing multiple women who were students. A jury on Friday found Christopher David Burk, 47, of Herriman, guilty of eight counts of forcible sexual abuse,...
Student brings martini-themed lunch to Salt Lake school
A humorous post from KUTV2 News highlighted an incident at a Salt Lake City school where a student accidentally packed a lunch resembling a martini set, complete with a lemon and cocktail shaker. The post joked that the student was ready for '007th grade' instead of second grade.
Utah Weather Alert: Winter Storm Watch 8–20 Inches Through Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salt Lake City, Utah – A Winter Storm Watch calls for up to 20 inches of mountain snow through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the watch at 3:42 p.m. MST Tuesday for...
Suspended student returned to Taylorsville High, pointed gun at students, police say
TAYLORSVILLE — A suspended 18-year-old high school student was arrested and accused of returning to his school and brandishing a gun at a group of students. Uikilifi Taukeiaho was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Monday for investigation of threatening to use a weapon during a fight and carrying a gun on...
Northern Utah Mountains Near 100% of Normal Precipitation While Salt Lake City, Ogden and...
NORTHERN UTAH — A closer look at water year precipitation totals across Utah reveals a surprisingly balanced picture heading into early March, with most mountain observation sites in northern Utah sitting near seasonal averages. Data covering October 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026 shows that many high-elevation sites...
Student killed in rollover crash near Cyprus High School
WEST VALLEY CITY — A girl was killed in a rollover crash near Cyprus High School on Tuesday, police said. Officials on scene confirmed the victim was a 15-year-old Cyprus High School student. The West Valley City Police Department said an SUV rolled on a dirt road section of...
Missing Saratoga Springs woman found dead, husband identified as ‘person of interest’
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (KUTV) — A woman who was reported missing out of Saratoga Springs late last week was found dead inside a camper trailer at a Draper storage lot. Jeusselem Elieth Genese Vitola, 43, and her 57-year-old husband, Alvaro Jose Urbina Rojas, both from Venezuela, were last seen by family members on...
Digital forensics expert takes stand as Kouri Richins murder trial enters second week
PARK CITY, Utah (KUTV) — The murder trial for Kouri Richins enters its second week, with prosecutors expected to continue calling a list of witnesses. Richins faces a five-week trial for aggravated murder after she was accused of killing her husband, Eric, with a lethal dose of fentanyl. On...

















