From ‘Footloose’ to Disney, here are the shows coming to Utah theaters
Utah theaters offer diverse shows this summer, including musicals and Shakespearean dramas. Notable productions include "Footloose," "The Little Mermaid," and "Macbeth." Venues span Salt Lake City, Cedar City, and more, with ongoing updates. When it comes to Utah's live theater scene this summer, there's something...
Utah celebrates creativity, community with 49th annual Arts Festival
SALT LAKE CITY — The 49th annual Utah Arts Festival is officially underway at Library Square and Washington Square Park in downtown Salt Lake City, showcasing a diverse range of more than 170 artists and 100 performers. This year’s additions include more shaded areas for festival-goers, offering a cool...
Video: Elizabeth Smart kidnapped from her Utah home – The KSL Archive
On June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Federal Heights neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah. The following footage is KSL TV’s coverage of the day that Smart was reported missing, which led to a nine-month search for the abducted teenager and the kidnappers, Brian David Mitchell and Wanda...
Taylorsville PD: Driver arrested after allegedly hitting, critically injuring e-biker in road rage incident
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah, June 22, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A 60-year-old man was arrested for alleged aggravated assault and reckless driving Thursday after he reportedly hit an e-bike rider in what police say was a road rage incident. Scott Michael Ryan, 60, was driving an SUV during the collision, says his...
Utah father turns grief into action after son’s accidental shooting death
After losing his 17-year-old son to an accidental shooting, a Utah father has transformed his grief into a mission to prevent gun violence through education and support for affected families.
Dogs on the job: How to interact with and respect service dogs in Utah
AMERICAN FORK — Abigail Allred and Mica Durant were on the verge of a crisis. Allred's heart rate was rising during a graduation, and she needed to find a place to sit down before she passed out. As her service dog, Maisie, was guiding her to a seat, her...
Multiple agencies respond to knock down wind-whipped Morgan grass fires, Ogden wildfire
MORGAN COUNTY, OGDEN, Utah, June 21, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- Downed power lines and wind combined last night to spread grass fires in Morgan County. At about 10 p.m., Mountain Green Fire volunteers responded to assist Morgan County Fire & EMS crews at two grass fires caused by downed power lines, says a Mountain...
West Jordan man jailed after alleged cruelty to animals, domestic assault
WEST JORDAN, Utah, June 22, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A West Jordan man has been jailed without bail for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and abusing their dog. The 25-year-old man, whose name Gephardt Daily is not releasing for the privacy of his victim, was booked into jail for investigation of alleged:
Man arrested after fatal shooting at Utah “No Kings” rally released
Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill's office said Friday that it was unable to decide on charges against Arturo Gamboa, who had been jailed on suspicion of murder following the June 14 shooting.
Utah braces for critical fire weather as strong winds approach
TOOELE, Utah (KUTV) — Authorities have warned that strong winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions across much of Utah through Saturday. The National Weather Service issued four Wind Advisories for multiple regions of the state, including the Tooele and Rush Valleys, western Millard and...