Southern Utah University has announced that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan was among two soldiers killed on July 18 in the Middle East country of Jordan.
Feehan, who was an MBA student at Southern Utah University, was reportedly only weeks away from completing his program at the university.
The deaths occurred during Iranian missile and drone strikes in Jordan. The names of the two soldiers were released on July 21, according to reports from Gephardt Daily.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has returned the primary authority for fireworks restrictions to local leaders due to varying wildfire risks across the state. While some areas have seen relief from recent storms, other communities remain at high risk.
A car crashed into a Salt Lake City business following a three-vehicle collision. A driver was hospitalized with minor injuries after the incident.
A semi-truck crash in Parley's Canyon caused significant traffic delays on westbound I-80. The accident involved a vehicle hauling protein powder and blocked several lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell.
David Vander Meer, a 49-year-old former youth pastor, died while in custody at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada. He had been arrested in connection with the 2006 death of his wife at Zion National Park.
The Utah Jazz young core secured a 103-102 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks to open Summer League play. The game featured notable performances from Darryn Peterson, Cody Williams, and Ace Bailey at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Horse Head Fire in San Juan County expanded to approximately 600 acres on a Sunday following strong winds. Officials reported that severe wind conditions hindered containment efforts and left structures threatened.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Joshua Kyle Neathery, 40, had been out of jail for nine days when police were called to the residence, leading to a SWAT standoff. Neathery was first arrested on Aug. 8 after a woman reported that she had been beaten, according to the probable cause statement.