Remembering Mr. Unicorn, Salt Lake City’s best crossing guard, who passed away in January.
In the land of the beehive, there once was a real-life unicorn. He was born Richard Simon Leafty. But he chose to be known as Unicorn. And once you met him, there was no denying that a unicorn was exactly what he was. Mr. Unicorn worked as a crossing guard...
New report suggests half of Utah’s young students are unable to read at proper...
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah released a study that spells out literacy trouble for Utah’s youngest residents. (iStock) A new report is spelling out an alarming reality for Utah’s youngest residents, as it indicates that half of them are unable to read at their corresponding grade...
Utah school bus drivers warn of dangerous trend as cars blow past stopped buses
These days it seems like we're all incredibly busy — rushing to get from one place to another and keep up with our busy schedules.
Burt’s Tiki Lounge: Where Salt Lake City Got Loud, Weird and Off the Wall
There are bars you remember because they were beautiful and bars you remember because they changed the trajectory of your life. For me, Burt’s Tiki Lounge fell squarely into the latter category. From the late 1990s through the mid-2000s, the brick façade and dimly-lit marquee at 726 South State Street were iconic....
Tacos are a Love Language at Lone Star Taqueria
Lone Star Taqueria | 2265 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT. Mon-Thur: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. There’s a certain type of restaurant that exists purely to be photographed. You know the ones: neon signs telling you how to feel, tacos stacked too tall to eat, menus that read like a branding...
USU beats New Mexico to take over first place, 86-66
ALBUQUERQUE, N.C. (ABC4 Sports) – In a battle for first place in the Mountain West standings, Utah State earned a statement win on the road, handing New Mexico its worst loss at The Pit in over five years with an 86-66 win Wednesday night in Albuquerque. The loss is New Mexico’s first home defeat of […]
Judge denies second request to move Kouri Richins trial to Salt Lake County
The jury trial for Kouri Richins is scheduled to begin with jury selection next week in Summit County. A judge on Monday denied a second request to move the trial to Salt Lake County.
Local attorney writes book about the first outlaw killed by firing squad in Utah
LOGAN – Local attorney and historian Brian Craig uncovered a true crime story mostly unknown to the public about a Utah bandit named Patrick Coughlin whose life story rivals Billy the Kid and other notorious gunslingers of the Old West. The title of the book is: Utah Outlaw Patrick...
‘High School Musical’ director visits East High for the film’s 20th anniversary
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It’s been two decades since the Disney classic High School Musical captivated kids across the world, and as part of the 20-year celebration today, director Kenny Ortega visited East High School. High School Musical was filmed at East High, and the school certainly...
CBP responds after viral video shows aftermath of agents breaking auto shop door
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Federal immigration officials are responding after a viral video showed the aftermath of agents breaking through the glass door of a West Valley City auto body shop during an arrest, stating they did not need a warrant. The video, widely shared on social...

















