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Darwin Donald Woody Woodruff, 82, passed away Aug. 12, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born Aug. 20, 1943, to George and Chloie Woodruff, he was the youngest of 13 children.
Woody's life was marked by a deep commitment to service and a profound love for his family.
Alliance for a Better Utah criticized Utah legislative leaders for planning a joint citation praising President Donald Trump following Senator Romney's vote to convict for abuse of power.
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.
Myron Lamont Accuttoroop of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on August 16, 2026. A member of the Northern Ute Tribe, he was known for his dedicated service to his community and his faith.
Salt Lake City is proposing significant increases to utility impact fees in July 2026, ending a period where rates remained largely unchanged for over 25 years. The proposed updates for water, sewer, and stormwater fees aim to address rising construction costs and infrastructure needs driven by city growth.
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is proposing updates to utility impact fees. According to a notice on the city's website, these proposed changes aim to address infrastructure needs resulting from city growth.
On Thursday, the Lady Spartan soccer squad welcomed the Millard Eagles to Castle Dale. Still looking for their first win of the season, the Lady Spartans could not keep the Eagles off the board as they were handed a 3-0 loss. Emery has just a couple of preseason games left before they jump into their region schedule on September 1st when the Lady Dinos of Carbon come to Castle Dale.
The Lady Pirates moved to 2-3 on Thursday when they traveled to Dugway to face the Mustangs. Green River overpowered Dugway from the beginning to take a straight-set win, 3-0. Green River has just one game left in its pre-season schedule before they dive into Region 19 play.
Mother Nature caused some havoc with the spectacular lightning show she put on over much of northern Utah on Sunday evening. While on US-91 in Richmond during the storm, Nicole Erickson caught on camera an incredible lightning strike that hit directly in front of her.
Friends and family of a 16-year-old boy killed during a hiking fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon are creating a scholarship to honor his life. Zach Crandall was killed Wednesday while hiking Devil's Castle near Alta with three friends. At one point during the hike, Crandall fell more than 100 feet, and despite the arrival of medical personnel, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
LEVAN, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple roads and highways will be closed in Juab County due to construction projects, starting Tuesday. According to Juab County Sheriff's Office, the I-15 bridge rehabilitation project west of Levan will cause north and south bound closures.
WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — SR-158 in Weber county is closed in both directions due to a crash. According to the Weber County Sheriff's Office, deputies are on scene handling a crash in which a large truck rolled on Highway 158 near Powder Mountain.