Utah News spotted this story published July 13, 2026 at kslnewsradio.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
A West Valley City police officer was legally justified in using deadly force in a police incident on Dec. 15, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office recently ruled.
A house fire in West Valley City involved an explosion and a power pole. While initial reports suggested smoke inhalation, all occupants evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.
A shooting during a funeral in Kearns on Aug. 17, 2026, left one man dead and two others critically injured. The incident, which occurred outside a church, triggered secure protocols at nearby schools and the temporary closure of Intermountain Medical Center.
The camera was located at about 3200 South and Highland Drive. But no one knows who put it there or why. Mayor Cheri Jackson said in a newsletter to residents that it’s been removed and it appears to have been dormant for some time. The mayor says the land it was on was purchased by the city.
Leila Aiono and Izabella Mailo, two Hunter High School students, aren’t actually related, but growing up, their coach mixed up the two softball athletes so often that the nickname stuck. “The coach came up to me and gave me a high five and held my hand and said good pitching and it was Leila pitching,” Mailo, a sophomore, said through a laugh.
Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old homegrown winger for Real Salt Lake, has transferred to English Premier League side Crystal Palace for a reported $15 million fee. The Utah native's move marks a historic milestone for the state's football talent and serves as a major success for the Real Salt Lake academy system.
Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus have been found in Magna and West Valley City, according to Magna Mosquito Abatement. The organization has recorded 71 positive mosquito samples to date, marking an increase of 23 positive samples since August 1.
Jose Briseno – USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant Photography The beginning of the 2026-27 season has come for the Utah State Eastern women's soccer team. The Eagles hit the pitch with a young team, just seven sophomores on a team of 30 players.
(Orem, UT) — Turning Point USA is planning a memorial for its founder, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10th of last year.
Richfield City Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with multiple ongoing criminal investigations in Richfield and throughout Sevier County. According to a press release, the individuals were captured on surveillance video during incidents currently under investigation.
The Department of the Interior has adopted a decision framework for the coordinated operations of Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036. The framework was established after the seven Basin States failed to reach a consensus on long-term water management strategies.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has shifted its operational focus toward immigration enforcement, resulting in a 39% decrease in fentanyl seizures during the first year of the second Trump administration. This shift follows the implementation of asylum cooperative agreements and a controversial policy authorizing warrantless home entries.
Flooding originating from the Cottonwood burn scar forced the complete closure of Highway 89 in Piute County. Crews were deployed to the area to manage the impact on the roadway.