Wildfire drone sightings spike, raising safety concerns for crews
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Drone incursions and intrusions on wildfires have continued to trend in a dangerous direction. 2025 was perhaps the most eye-opening year for drone-related data on wildfires, according to the U.S. Forest Service. “In 2025, there were 218 drone sightings over active wildfires,” the agency...
Mandatory evacuation order issued for West Bountiful neighborhood for explosive removal
WEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah (KUTV) — A West Bountiful neighborhood was forced to evacuate as officials removed explosives found nearby. The mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area within 2,000 feet near 1100 West and 1400 North. Officials estimated the evacuation order to remain in place for about three...
Court rejects last-minute request to delay Richins sentencing in murder conviction
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah judge has denied a last-minute request from Kouri Richins to delay her sentencing, keeping it on track for May 13. The defense argued it needed more time to prepare mitigation and cited a scheduling conflict with one of her attorneys, but the court was not convinced.
Man reported missing out of Salt Lake City, last seen in January
A man is missing out of Salt Lake City and last seen in January, according to Murray Police.
Update: 2 men confirmed dead after multi-vehicle collision Sunday on I-80
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, April 27, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway has confirmed that two men died on scene in a multi-vehicle collision Sunday on Interstate 80. The call came to dispatch at about 10:23 p.m., and crews responded to westbound I-80 at milepost 104. “Upon arrival,...
Driving to the Salt Lake City airport? Watch for these ramp closures
Drivers heading to the Salt Lake City airport should plan ahead for temporary ramp closures. State of play: Ramps from I-215 South to I-80 West and from I-80 East to I-215 South are closed through mid-June as part of a major construction project, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Salt Lake City man allegedly stabs dog who wouldn’t sit with him on couch
A Salt Lake City man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his own dog, and then threatening his girlfriend when she told him to stop.
South Jordan stabbing victim drives herself to hospital, suspect arrested
A 32-year-old man was arrested by South Jordan police after they said he stabbed his girlfriend, and she drove herself to the hospital.
Victim drives herself to hospital after stabbed six times in South Jordan home
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman drove herself to the hospital with six stab wounds in her legs. Brandon Jay Benioh, 32, is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of attacking a woman in a South Jordan apartment.
Roosevelt man arrested, accused of beating woman with horse whip
MILLCREEK — A Roosevelt man was arrested Saturday and accused of beating a woman using a horse whip and threatening her at gunpoint. Branden Lee Vincent, 52, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of aggravated assault resulting in serious injury, aggravated kidnaping and aggravated assault.
