Man found deceased in pond after going for morning walk in Park City
A 69-year-old man was found deceased in a Park City pond after failing to return home from a walk Friday morning.
Apparent microburst leads to scaffolding collapse at Murray construction site
MURRAY, Utah, Jan. 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Strong winds attributed to a possible microburst knocked down scaffolding at a Murray construction site late Saturday afternoon. According to Murray Fire Department Engineer Pride Alldredge, firefighters were called to the Royce apartment complex near 4700 South 900 East...
Utah meth operation shows how cartel drugs reach streets
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Police said a Salt Lake County man who was moving methamphetamine into Utah from a Mexican cartel agreed to become an informant, then betrayed investigators. Christopher Eric Johnson faces multiple charges. According to the affidavit, the operation brought hundreds of pounds of meth into...
Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process
A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.
3.3 earthquake sends morning jolt across Davis, Weber counties
Who needs a cup of coffee when an early morning earthquake sent a jolt across northern Utah on Sunday.
Different projects to close sections of roads, trails in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Eastbound traffic on a section of a major downtown road will be closed for over a month beginning next week, as utility crews replace an aging gas pipeline. South Temple’s eastbound lanes will be closed off from West Temple to Main Street beginning on Monday, while Enbridge Gas begins work on the...
Intoxicated man fired round through hotel floor into occupied room, police say
WEST JORDAN — Police arrested a 20-year-old man who they say fired a round through his hotel room floor on New Year's Eve, apparently on accident, into a room occupied by a woman and her child. West Jordan police were called to a hotel just before midnight and found...
Job Alert: West Valley City Seeking Full-Time Animal Control Officer with Competitive Benefits
Residents of West Valley City with a knack for both animals and community service might be pleased to hear about a new job opportunity. The local city government posted on their social media that they're looking to hire a full-time Animal Control Officer. The role won't just be a Monday-to-Friday affair either....
Utah promotes linebackers coach Colton Swan to defensive coordinator
The University of Utah has promoted longtime linebackers coach Colton Swan to defensive coordinator on Morgan Scalley's new staff.
Two riders caught in avalanche in backcountry near Brighton Ski Resort Saturday
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Avalanche Center warned riders about the dangers of avalanches after two individuals skied off trail at Brighton Ski Resort and triggered an avalanche. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, the slide carried both riders approximately 600 feet downslope, partially burying one and...
