Rental demand increases as cost of homeownership keeps rising
SALT LAKE CITY — The increasing costs of owning a home are leading to higher demand for rentals, according to new data from Zillow. The typical monthly rent payment is $1,932, Zillow recently reported, compared to $3,037 a month for a homeowner. The real estate marketplace company found homebuying costs are rising nearly twice as fast as renting costs.
Planned prescribed burns may create visible smoke, flames in Salt Lake County canyons
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Smoke and flames may be visible along the Wasatch mountain range as fire officials carry out some planned prescribed burns in the area. The Unified Fire Authority said prescribed burns will take place in Millcreek Canyon, Lambs Canyon, and Parleys Summit. Officials assured residents...
Invasive mosquito species found in Davis County, prompting health warning
DAVIS COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Health officials are warning after an invasive mosquito species was found in Davis County. According to the Davis County Health Department, their Mosquito Abatement District identified an Aedes aegypti mosquito during routine testing. While that species of mosquito has been found continuously in Southern Utah, this is the first time […]
Driver arrested after cyclist struck in West Valley City hit-and-run crash caught on video
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A 65-year-old driver has been arrested after police say she ran a red light, struck a bicyclist and multiple vehicles, then fled the scene of a crash in West Valley City Saturday afternoon. The frightening collision was captured on dashcam video, showing a...
Trader Joe’s West Jordan opening this Friday with free samples
It's finally time: the long-awaited Trader Joe's in West Jordan is holding its grand opening this Friday.
Utah woman visits Sunny Honey boba shop and speaks with 2 customers. Then she...
Image by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.A Salt Lake City boba shop shared security camera footage that appeared to show a woman entering the business, speaking with customers, and then throwing items. The account Sunny Honey | Utah Boba & Desserts (@sunnyhoneyslc) posted the clip on Instagram, which has drawn over seven million views. On-screen text in the reel read, “The heartbreaking reality of owning a small business” and “Explicit language.”The footage appeared to depict a yellow-walled de
Family remembers man killed in Holladay apartment complex shooting
26-year-old Demajhio Smith was killed at an apartment complex in Holladay on Thursday. His family remembers as a kind, gentle and curious man.
Northbound I-15 reopened at 600 N, one driver in critical condition
UPDATE: As of 7:20 p.m., UDOT reports that there are no longer any lanes blocked. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Northbound I-15 is closed at 600 N due to a three vehicle crash. Utah Highway Patrol confirmed that a three vehicle accident closed lanes on I-15 at 3:19 p.m. the decision to close I-15 […]
Smith’s Ballpark transforms into international climbing venue
SALT LAKE CITY — Smith's Ballpark is known for baseball, but this weekend, climbing walls took center stage as Salt Lake City hosted an international bouldering competition at the former home of the Salt Lake Bees. USA Climbing brought approximately 160 athletes from 35 countries to the stadium for...
Utah man, 29, is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering over...
Parker Wilde is accused of defrauding over 200 victims through an online investment scheme. BY: UNSPLASH A 29-year-old Utah man has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering for allegedly defrauding people through online schemes. An investigation into Parker James Wilde of Draper, Utah, revealed that he allegedly misled investors and stole millions of dollars from more than 200 victims. The trial is scheduled to begin in December....
