Key questions still unanswered in fatal shooting at Salt Lake ‘No Kings’ protest
SALT LAKE CITY — Kate Brande was among thousands marching at the June ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City when chanting and cheering turned into terror. “One minute you’re walking with a big smile on your face,” recalled Brande, 24, of West Jordan. “The next minute, everybody starts freaking out, dispersing,...
Salt Lake mobile crisis teams to distribute gun safes in response to suicide hotline...
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A new initiative aims to curb firearm-related suicides in Utah by offering free gun safes during mental health emergencies. Backed by a grant for funding, the program equips mobile crisis teams in Salt Lake County with 600 safes to distribute during calls stemming from the state’s suicide...
Crews lay foundation on ‘The Point,’ the largest redevelopment in state history
DRAPER — Crews are making progress on “The Point” redevelopment project, but it is hard to see because most of it is underground. “We’re currently working on the underground utilities, storm drain, sewer, water, and some of the outfall with the ‘River-to-Range’ is going on right here in front of us,” said Project...
Warrant issued for third man tied to Murray shooting
MURRAY — An arrest warrant has been issued for a third man allegedly involved in a shooting in Murray in April that was the apparent result of a drug-related robbery. Orlonzo Dominic Segura, 18, of Cedar Hills, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with aggravated robbery and shooting a gun causing serious injury,...
Fire officials urge Utahns to mow their lawns even when fire danger is high
SALT LAKE CITY — Fire officials believe that a lawn mower sparked a flame and started a fire that burned down two apartment buildings in Millcreek on Friday. According to KSL.com, the fire started in Salt Lake City Public Utilities maintenance yard. But on Monday, officials directed their comments to residents and...
Police identify the man found dead near Bonneville Salt Flats
Police say that on July 12, Comstock's vehicle and empty UTV trailer were found off of I-80 in a remote part of the West Desert. Officers found his body 20 miles away near the Silver Island Mountains.
Semi rollover closes lane of Legacy Parkway for several hours
A semi rollover on southbound Legacy Highway near Centerville closed down a part of the highway for several hours Monday morning.
Semi-truck crash shuts down Legacy Parkway in Centerville for hours
CENTERVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — A semi-truck crash shut down southbound Legacy Parkway in Centerville for several hours early Monday. The semi tipped onto its left side just before Parish Lane shortly before 3 a.m. Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cameron Roden said the driver was briefly trapped inside before crews were able to...
Mall walking: Staying active while staying out of the heat
SALT LAKE CITY — Walking is an easy way for a lot of people to stay active, but the hot temperatures of summer have hit Utah, making it more challenging to walk outside. Recognizing the heat and other factors, Layton Hills Mall has launched its Mall Walkers Club, inviting and encouraging people to walk around the...
Minnesota man accused of abusing teens at religious event in Murray
MURRAY — A 61-year-old Minnesota man in Utah for a religious event was arrested over the weekend and accused of sexually abusing two teen girls. Bu Taw was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of three counts of forcible sexual abuse, aggravated kidnapping, enticing a minor and witness tampering.