13 puppies rescued from central Utah desert, adoption fees waived
Officials have rescued 13 puppies after tourists found them in the desert in Emery County.
Current Shepard Lane overpass on I-15 to close permanently for new interchange bridge
The Utah Department of Transportation is set to permanently close the current Shepard Lane overpass as part of ongoing construction for the new Shepard Lane interchange.
Salt Lake City Schools wants to launch the next generation of astronauts
Sian Proctor has a message. The future of space exploration is not just for astronauts like her, but for everyone. “We need what I call a ‘J.E.D.I.’ space, a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive space for all of humanity,” she said at the May 5 awards ceremony for the Salt Lake City School District’s Starborn...
Arrest warrant issued for man charged with hate crime
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Wyoming man accused of harassing a Park City police officer with hate speech in December. Calvin Rawe, 35, was scheduled to appear in court for the first time on April 18, but he failed to show up, according to documents filed in Third District Court last week. In response,...
Silver Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man last seen in South Jordan
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 5, 2025 (Gephardt Daily)— Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 73-year-old man who was last seen Monday evening in South Jordan. According to the Silver Alert, Orlando Smith was last spotted around 7 p.m. near 1300 West and 10400 South. His intended...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue, with southern mountain snowfall
Happy Monday, Utah! A pesky upper-level low continues to swirl across SW Utah, sending rounds of widespread rain and mountain snow across southern Utah Monday afternoon.
Police log: e-bike mischief and earthquake reports
Monday, April 28 Incident: Disturbing the Peace The caller stated he manages a home on Golden Way and complained that the construction workers across the street were playing loud, vulgar
Crews demolish West Valley home, subject of arson investigation
Authorities say arson investigators were on scene. They believe the suspect pried off wooden barriers to enter the home. Investigators also found wood piled in the center of the main floor that had been set ablaze.
Chambers roll out ‘Best Place for Working Parents’ designation across three Utah counties
PARK CITY, Utah — The chambers of commerce serving Park City, Salt Lake City and Heber Valley on Tuesday launched the Best Place for Working Parents program in Summit, Salt Lake
Video: 2-year-old in critical condition after being hit by slow-moving truck
A 2-year-old girl was taken to a hospital in critical condition after police said she was hit by a truck driving at low speed on Saturday. The driver is suspected of having been driving under the influence. A spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department said officers responded to...