SLC West High’s ASL program may be cut, sparking student outcry
Concerned students, their parents and some alumni are all on edge about a popular class that may be on the chopping block at West High School.
Update: Mulch fire continues burning in Woods Cross; smoke impacting visibility on roadways, neighborhoods
WOODS CROSS, Utah, Feb. 25, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Firefighters continuing to battle a stubborn mulch and slash pile fire in Woods Cross that began late Monday and continued burning Tuesday, sending smoke into nearby neighborhoods and affecting visibility on surrounding roads. South Davis Metro Fire crews were...
Thunder, Downpours and High Country Snow to Soak Salt Lake Midweek
Salt Lake City is starting the day mostly clear and around 48°F at Salt Lake City International Airport, but the calm is not going to last. A warm Pacific system is set to roll in on Tuesday, February 24, bringing valley rain that ramps up into showers and a solid chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night and into...
UHP tells drivers to ‘take a load off’
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 25, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to properly secure and balance their loads after troopers encountered a passenger vehicle carrying an excessive amount of cargo, according to UHP. Photos released by UHP show a sedan traveling with large...
Man remains in critical condition after Utah avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man remains in critical condition after being caught in an avalanche last Saturday. It happened in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and new photos from the Utah Avalanche Center show the area. Fifty-seven-year-old Kevin Williams was one of two people who were buried in the...
Court documents reveal details on South Jordan gunfire, shelter-in-place, arrest
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Feb. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Court documents filed in the arrest of a South Jordan man reveal details of what happened after a Sunday violent incident that left a woman with cuts and bruises, and a neighbor with bullet holes in her garage door. Gephardt...
Stay charged all day with this affordable wireless charger
KUTV — In today’s fast-paced world, staying charged isn’t just convenient — it’s essential for peace of mind. Whether it’s keeping your phone ready for work, school, or emergencies, having a reliable charging solution can make all the difference. Elly King joined Fresh Living...
Roof collapses after fire engulfs garage of West Valley home
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — The garage of a West Valley home was destroyed after it was engulfed in flames early Tuesday morning. West Valley City Fire Department said its crews responded to the fire at a home near 3800 South and 3700 West around 4:45 a.m. Upon...
World’s largest steam engine will make more Utah stops during transcontinental tour
SALT LAKE CITY — The world's largest steam engine will spend a little more time in its old home than initially advertised. Union Pacific on Tuesday unveiled dozens of more stops that the Big Boy No. 4014 will make across the West between March 29 and April 24, including three extra stops in Utah.
South Weber family holding onto hope for 3-year-old on life support
SALT LAKE CITY — A South Weber, Davis County, toddler is fighting for his life after what first appeared to be a minor illness quickly turned into a medical emergency. Less than a week before his 3rd birthday, Jace Patrick began experiencing cold-like symptoms. "He just got a runny...

















