Man convicted of killing security guard denied parole; new hearing scheduled for next year
SALT LAKE CITY — A convicted killer who at times spoke in a rambling manner at his last parole hearing will spend at least another year in prison. The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has announced a rehearing for Roger Allen Malcolm, 69, scheduled for February 2027. Malcolm...
Man Died After Crawling into Plane’s Engine amid ‘Obvious’ Mental Health Crisis. Now His...
The parents of a Utah man say their 30-year-old son was experiencing an “obvious mental health episode” when he entered restricted areas of an airport and died after climbing into a plane’s engine. They are now suing Salt Lake City, alleging his death could have been prevented with proper safeguards and response. On...
Three more books have been banned in Utah schools, bringing the total to 22
SALT LAKE CITY — Davis, Tooele and Washington County have removed at least three more books from their school bookshelves, triggering a statewide ban for the books in K-12 schools. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky and “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch...
Rare computer relic confirmed to be major discovery
SALT LAKE CITY — A University of Utah research team’s rare find in a storage closet is being called a huge, historically significant discovery after experts at the Computer History Museum verified its contents. Jon Duerig, one of the university engineering research associates, carefully packed up a copy...
‘They knew what they did’: Lehi robbery suspects drag worker from the back of...
A robbery turned south, left one man with several broken bones after the suspects reportedly dragged him from the back of their truck.
DHHS identifies 20 new measles cases in last week, bringing state total to 176
In the last week, Utah has had twenty new confirmed cases of measles. This brings the statewide total to 176 confirmed cases during the current outbreak, including cases from 2025 and 2026.
Salt Lake City man allegedly threatens ‘government bloodshed,’ previously convicted of terroristic threats
A Salt Lake City man is accused of posting a threat toward government officials in response to a county Facebook post. He has a criminal history of threatening terrorism.
La Sportiva Opens Salt Lake City Store
La Sportiva plans to open a store in Salt Lake City, UT, in February. The location is the company’s second retail store in North America, following its first store in Boulder, CO, which opened in January 2024. The outdoor brand also has a network of brand-owned stores in mountain...
Millcreek resident sentenced after impersonating dead mother for three years
A Millcreek resident was sentenced on Tuesday after she fraudulently obtained social security benefits by impersonating her dead mother for several years.
South Jordan father accused of child torture will remain jailed until pre‑trial hearing
A South Jordan father charged with multiple counts of child torture will remain behind bars until his pre‑trial hearing in March, a Third District Court judge ruled Tuesday. Micah Smith, 32, is accused of taking his three young children on a dangerous overnight hike to the summit of Twin Peaks in October, where a...
