Update: Police release name of motorcyclist killed in Murray crash
MURRAY, Utah, April 2, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Murray Police Department (MPD) has released the name of a motorcyclist killed in a Tuesday crash. According to an MPD press release, the victim was identified as Francisco Contreras Villarreal, 26. “At approximately 1706 hours on March 31, 2026, officers...
Person shot by Salt Lake City police during execution of search warrant
A person is in the hospital after being shot by Salt Lake City police just after midnight on Friday morning. The name of the suspect hasn't been released by officials.
Salt Lake City School District to end Community Education Program after 54 years
SALT LAKE CITY — All community education classes offered through the Salt Lake City School District Community Education Program will be canceled starting in July, ending a program that has served adult learners for more than five decades. The district notified approximately 50 employees last month that the community...
‘My heart sank,’ teachers, students push back against end of community classes
Community education classes take place every day at schools across Salt Lake City, but now that the school district is moving to cancel them, many are pushing to change the decision.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah recalls DIY skincare in...
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah says she relied on improvised skincare routines while serving time in federal prison, using items like hemorrhoid pads and laundry soap due to limited access to products. In an interview with PEOPLE, she explained that her routine became popular among...
Salt Lake officer who had fallen found justified in shooting man threatening him with...
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake police officer was legally justified when he shot a man who raised his arm while holding a rock as if he were about to throw it at the officer, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced Friday. Carlos Felipe Ocampo-Flores, 19,...
Midvale woman arrested for attempted murder after allegedly cutting couple’s brake lines
A Midvale woman is being accused of attempted murder after she allegedly cut the brake lines on a couple's vehicle. Authorities say she searched for information about brake lines shortly before the incident.
High-speed rollover crash leaves two teens dead, one critically injured
Two teens are dead and one is in critical condition following a rollover crash on Thursday evening.
Salt Lake TSA Vet Walks Off Job After Paychecks Vanish
After nine years on the job, a lead Transportation Security Administration officer at Salt Lake City International Airport walked away rather than keep showing up for unpaid shifts during the partial Department of Homeland Security funding lapse. Weeks of missed paychecks, mounting bills, and thinning staff at...
UDOT to begin closing ramps along I-215 for reconstruction
SALT LAKE CITY — Several freeway ramps are closing in the Salt Lake valley over the next few months. UDOT wants drivers to know now, so they can plan ahead. The first set begins Monday near the Salt Lake City International Airport, and will continue on throughout the summer.
