Peacocks, tiny homes and the ‘hobbitville’ lore: Inside Salt Lake’s hidden park
There’s a hidden park in Salt Lake City that has wild peacocks, tiny homes—and there’s even a local lore that calls it “Hobbitville.”
Minnesota man charged with abusing teens at religious event in Murray
MURRAY — A 61-year-old Minnesota man in Utah for a religious event is now facing several charges for allegedly sexually abusing two teen girls over the weekend. Bu Taw, of St. Paul, Minnesota, was charged Wednesday in 3rd District Court with aggravated kidnapping and human trafficking of a child, first-degree...
Mexican Consulate, Artes de Mexico hosting festival featuring Mexico’s varied food offerings
SALT LAKE CITY — Mexican food, including chocolate, will be the focus of a festival organized by the Mexican Consulate and Artes de Mexico en Utah. The Mexican Food Festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 2, and will go from 4-9 p.m. at the Mexican Civic Center, 155 S. 600 West in Salt Lake City. The aim of the free event...
Concern grows over funding cuts at Salt Lake’s Guadalupe Center
The Big Beautiful Bill means there will be a funding freeze for places like Salt Lake’s Guadalupe Center, where officials say they are at risk of losing more than $ 1 million in federal funding.
UDOT announces update in Bangerter Highway project
“Driving under the bridge is a big sign that this project is moving forward,” UDOT Region 2 Director Robert Stewart said of this milestone, “It’s always exciting when people can start using parts of the new infrastructure — it makes the progress feel real.”
Utah leaders say expect better prices, less trucks on the roads with opening of...
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah leaders are celebrating the opening of a new railway facility on Salt Lake City’s west side. The new facility is located across from the Amazon warehouse off Interstate 80, just 5 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
‘I’m still shaken about it’: 25 people taken to hospital after Delta flight from...
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — 25 people were taken to the hospital after a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam experienced “significant turbulence,” and the flight was diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport. Delta flight DL56 encountered significant turbulence, and 25 people on board were...
Woman charged with embezzling from elementary school PTA fund
On May 28, 2024, the school's principal noticed a sizeable amount of PTA funds were missing. Court documents say the principal found the fund to have much less than previous years.
Utah inaugurates new intermodal hub, hoping for more jobs and cheaper goods
With the opening of a new 43-acre intermodal facility, Salt Lake City’s west side is now the home of two Class I railways, a move that Gov. Spencer Cox says will improve the city’s air quality and help lower prices of goods in the state. The hub, located off Interstate 80 about 5 miles from […]
Officials remind community to mow lawns, take precautions after apartment complex blaze
SALT LAKE CITY — Following the massive Millcreek blaze at the Willow Glen Apartments, officials are sharing steps we can take to prevent a similar situation from sparking. Investigators said one lawnmower was enough to ignite towering flames. "The blade perhaps hit a rock or some other type of...
