WATCH: Bear spotted in Big Cottonwood Canyon
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah (ABC4) — It’s not every day commuters spot a bear. But that’s exactly what happened in Big Cottonwood Canyon, where a recent sighting serves as a reminder that Utah’s wildlife is never far away. Greg Blackburn, a Salt Lake Resident, said he was driving down from a hike and saw a […]
Rising national debt could mean higher borrowing costs for Americans
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, a figure that works out to roughly $116,000 for every person in the country, according to Robert Spendlove, a senior economist at Zions Bank. The total is difficult to grasp on its own, but the nation’s...
Trending in Utah: Julia Reagan continues to be an icon, new Utah license plates,...
In the first episode of our new News4Utah+ show Trending in Utah, we talk about a variety of topics, including Julia Reagan, celebrating 801 Day, and new Utah specialty license plates.
Knoops launches US expansion with first store in Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Knoops, a drinking chocolate brand founded in the United Kingdom, opened its first U.S. location Friday in Salt Lake as part of plans for a major expansion across the country. The store opened Aug. 21 in the 9th and 9th neighborhood at 907 E....
‘We are starting from scratch’: Family speaks out after fire destroys West Valley City...
Teresa and Maria Bustos said that the fire happened quickly. One moment it wasn't there, and the next moment it was.
Salt Lake City Sizzles at 101 as Monsoon Storms Roar Back Friday
Salt Lake City is waking up to clear skies Friday, but the valley is headed for another round of triple-digit heat before thunderstorms return. High temperatures are expected to reach about 101 degrees, while overnight lows remain in the 70s and offer limited relief. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through early Satu
Interior Department finalizes Colorado River plan, prescribes minimum water level for Lake Powell
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it has finalized plans for the 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations, and Utah is not one of the states seeing major water cuts.
Riverton’s Monster Dash Returns Oct. 5 With Costumes, 5K and Toddler Triathlon
Riverton is bringing back its costumed autumn road race for a second year, with the Monster Dash set to take over Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park on Monday, October 5. The evening lineup pairs a Halloween-themed 5K for grown-ups and older kids with a Mini Monster Triathlon built for toddlers and young children, both staged along
SLC’s Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park to temporarily close for improvements
A beloved bird refuge and park tucked away in Salt Lake City's Yalecrest neighborhood will be closing temporarily for trail improvements and historic structure preservation.
Governor says efforts to reduce Utah’s housing prices aren’t working
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's governor says the steps taken to reduce housing prices in the state are not working. As KSL reported, Salt Lake County recently hit a record-high median sales price of $645,000 for a single-family home, despite high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. It's also notwithstanding...
