Bond money, thoughtful design and increased patrols mark a new era for SLC’s stretch...
JORDAN MEADOWS—The three Salt Lake City park rangers were pleasant and knowledgeable as they stood on a bridge just west of Backman Elementary and explained recent changes to the Jordan River Parkway. They noted how litter and debris had been removed from the water, how overgrown and invasive vegetation...
Crews respond to fire incident near Fear Factory, smoke seen in area
According to Salt Lake City Fire Department, they are working the incident, which they described as evolving. They also said that crews are working aggressively at the firefight.
Driver allegedly ran red light in fatal Mountain View Corridor crash
WEST VALLEY CITY — A 34-year-old man was killed in a crash on the Mountain View Corridor Sunday after being hit by another vehicle that ran a red light, according to police. About 1:20 a.m., a black Lexus SUV was westbound on 6200 South when the 19-year-old driver ran a red light at the Mountain View Corridor...
Missing West Jordan man found dead near Tooele County campsite
STOCKTON, Utah (KUTV) — A missing West Jordan man was found dead by search and rescue dogs. Chad Burningham's body was located in the Jacob City area on Wednesday. The 42-year-old was last seen at a Soldier Canyon campsite on the morning of July 15, according to Sgt. Dane Lerdahl with the Tooele County Sheriff's...
Utah food pantry faces closure over ‘big beautiful bill’ changes to SNAP benefits
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah-based non-profit that delivers food to some of the state’s most vulnerable residents is on the brink of shutting down, just as food insecurity surges across the state. The Food Justice Coalition, known for preparing and delivering nutritious meals to individuals experiencing...
Pleasant Grove man dies days after motorcycle crash
AMERICAN FORK — A Pleasant Grove man died days after sustaining severe injuries when he crashed into a tree during a motorcycle ride in American Fork Canyon. On July 8, Brian Dowd, 60, was riding his Harley Davidson along state Route 92 when, for an unknown reason, he rode off the road and crashed into a tree.
Fears of deportation lead some to hide domestic violence incidents in Utah
Vigils continued on Wednesday outside the West Jordan home where a family of four was found dead following what is believed to be a murder-suicide conducted by arson.
Former mosquito abatement employee sentenced to jail in voyeurism case
FARMINGTON — A Bountiful man was sentenced to jail Monday for placing a camera in the women's locker room at the Davis County Mosquito Abatement District building and recording fellow employees. Gavin Allen Malo, 24, was charged in 2nd District Court in August 2024 with 14 counts of voyeurism,...
West Jordan man who lost hand in July 4th firework blast offers word of...
• This story contains graphic descriptions and photos of traumatic injuries that may be disturbing to some readers. WEST JORDAN, Utah, July 23, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — A Fourth of July celebration took a tragic turn for a West Jordan man -- and his family -- when an improvised firework he was attempting to light...
There’s a link between pollution and bleeding in the brain
Researchers have found an association between air pollution exposure and a rare type of bleeding within the brain. An aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, or aSAH, can damage brain tissue enough to leave patients paralyzed or in a coma or cause death. Neurosurgeon Robert Rennert led a retrospective study of 70...