2 men arrested, accused of racing at over 120 mph on I-15
LEHI — Two men were arrested early Thursday after police say they were racing at over 120 mph on I-15. A North Salt Lake man, 35, and a Draper man, 21, were booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of reckless driving, engaging in a speed contest on the highway and going more than 100 mph. The 21-year-old...
Layton police searching for suspect allegedly involved in bomb threat
Police in Layton are asking for the public's help identifying a man they believe may have been involved in a bomb threat at a Smith's grocery store in the city.
Two in critical condition after vehicle rolls near Trapper’s Loop
SALT LAKE CITY – Two people are in critical condition after their vehicle rolled near Trapper’s Loop Wednesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. Trooper Jared Hayes with UHP said at approximately 11:04 a.m., a vehicle was traveling over the speed limit on northbound lanes of State Route 167 near mile marker 8...
Lehi man arrested after trying to meet with undercover officer posing as 16-year-old
A Lehi man is facing felony charges after police say he messaged an undercover officer he believed to be a 16-year-old girl, planning to meet her in person to sexually abuse the teen.
Ruby Franke’s ex-husband announces new engagement six months after divorce
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Kevin Franke, the ex-husband of former family vlogger and owner of the now-defunct YouTube channel "8 Passengers" Ruby Franke, announced his new engagement to his now-fiancée. In the announcement, Franke said a lot happened since last posted to social media but that he...
More restaurant closures on Salt Lake’s dining scene
Today sees the downtown Salt Lake City location of Laziz Kitchen announce its upcoming closure. Writing on social media the restaurant stated:. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our 2nd south location along with the BackDoor. @backdoorslc. Living bill to bill is tiresome, food...
Utah man, with help of 300 lbs accomplice, beat teen playing ‘ding dong ditch’...
A 14-year-old boy was allegedly beaten by a 23-year-old man while the man’s heavyset friend pinned him down after the teen rang their doorbell and ran Getty Images/iStockphoto A Utah man faces an aggravated child abuse charge after allegedly beating a 14-year-old who rang his doorbell and ran, while the man’s...
The story of Utah’s forgotten Hawaiian town
Iosepa’s Hawaiian Settlers Desert Utah for Laie Temple. In 1889, Hawaiian converts built a town in Utah’s harsh Skull Valley, naming it Iosepa after Joseph F.Smith, who had once been a missionary in Hawaii. Despite desert conditions, these settlers turned Iosepa into a thriving place with neat streets...
Salt Lake City Council postpones vote on changing zoning rules for West High remodeling
SALT LAKE CITY — Plans to rebuild West High School hit another roadblock as the Salt Lake City Council once again postponed voting on the school zoning. Council member Chris Wharton said in a council meeting this week that this was a unanimous decision because some concerns about the project that were brought up in a...
Salt Lake City teens take the stage in gun violence awareness event
Students at Rowland Hall are taking their message from the classroom to the stage, joining a nationwide event giving young people a platform to speak out on an issue that hits close to home.
