Sister of murder victim speaks out after guilty plea: ‘He deserves to rot’
SALT LAKE CITY — Samantha VanTreese said she still struggles to understand why someone would kill her younger brother, Ivan “Nick” Vetecnik. While she considers the guilty plea from Rowdy Lee Aguilar a step toward justice, she strongly disagrees with the court’s acknowledgment of Aguilar’s mental condition.
How the the magic of fairy tales inspired this children’s book illustrator
Manelle Oliphant is an artist and children's book author and illustrator from Salt Lake City. Her love of art and stories began with the books and shows she enjoyed as a child, from the Chronicles of Narnia to the Faerie Tale Theatre. Since earning a degree in illustration, she has worked on many children’s books.
Man arrested after selling drugs to undercover agent, fleeing officers, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A man was taken into custody Thursday after police say he escaped from officers for a time after selling drugs to an undercover agent in Salt Lake City. A probable cause statement says 26-year-old Derian Enrique Lamas Arellano met up with an undercover agent to sell a “distributable amount of meth.”
‘Happy Days’ are here again: Stars share story behind ‘jump the shark’ and other...
SALT LAKE CITY — "Happy Days" stars Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Donny Most reunited in Salt Lake City on Thursday afternoon during a FanX convention panel. The group started their appearance with a special celebration. It was Williams' 76th birthday, and Winkler came prepared with a chocolate cake...
Taylorsville man pleads guilty after stabbing 15-year-old two dozen times, dismembering body in 2021
A Taylorsville man has pled guilty with a mental condition to aggravated murder after killing a 15-year-old in 2021.
An inside look at the renovation of sacred rooms in the Salt Lake Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered a glimpse into the renovations being done on sacred rooms inside the faith's most iconic building.
Man charged after alleged break in, theft from Park City Gun Club
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 27, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — A foreign national, living in the United States illegally, was charged after he allegedly broke into the Park City Gun Club, stole firearms, and fled from police in a vehicle before crashing at a park, where he was taken into custody.
Sugar House businesses celebrate reopening of 2100 South after painful project
Salt Lake City celebrated the reopening of 2100 South in Sugar House with a ceremony and tour on Thursday morning.
Alpine Loop closed due to heavy traffic, UDOT says
Alpine Loop is closed due to heavy area traffic, according to the Utah Dept. of Transportation (UDOT).
Salt Lake City Woman Arrested, Set Fire To Get Rid Of ‘Demons’
A Salt Lake City, Utah woman has been arrested. She set a fire as she felt like she was being “attacked by demons”. This is a crazy story that people cannot believe happened. However, the woman is now behind bars as she set this fire on purpose. Thankfully, everyone seems to be okay. However, there is a lot to unfold...
