MAGNA, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been charged after he allegedly held his family hostage and threatened to kill them. The 35-year-old defendant, who ABC4.com is not naming at this time due to his relation to the victims, was arrested on Thursday.
DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is inviting guests to celebrate the lives of their beloved pets who have passed away with a special "Ofrenda de Animales Queridos" or "Beloved Animal Ofrenda." In honor of Día de los Muertos, the Ofrenda will remain on display until Nov.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the latest EPA proposal this week that would significantly revise Biden-era oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. The proposal is anticipated to save the U.S. economy $45 billion dollars in costs to consumers and businesses as well as release 210 million more barrels of American oil and 1.41 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Hurricane Mayor Clark Fawcett said the city had not cleared Gould Wash near homes before it flooded for a second time. The city had denied 2News's daily requests to discuss the wash since Thursday's flooding, until the lieutenant governor visited the area Thursday.
Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to donate $3 million toward the state’s efforts to remove phragmites that surround the struggling lake.
Arizona has been selected as the favorite in both the media and coaches preseason polls for the 2026-27 Monster Energy Big 12 Men's Basketball season. The Wildcats aim to repeat as conference champions following a season that included a regular season and tournament sweep and a Final Four appearance.
National gasoline prices have declined by 5 cents over the past week to a national average of $4.22 per gallon. While prices have dipped, crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel may limit further decreases at the pump.
Business News Central Utah Local Utah News Ogden Regional News Salt Lake Southern Utah St. George Gas pump. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI UTAH UTAH, Oct. 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — AAA’s survey shows that in Utah, the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen 10 cents, to $4.62, in the past week.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The funds are intended to accelerate the removal of invasive phragmites to support wetland preservation and habitat restoration.
The Kansas Jayhawks were picked to finish third in the Monster Energy Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Preseason Poll released Thursday. The media rankings matched the top three positions selected in the league's coaches' poll.
The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, and the Attorneys General of the States of Colorad
The state of Utah, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), six other states, and two local governments are suing Toast, Inc., a company that provides point-of-sale hardware and software to restaurants and other businesses. The lawsuit claims that Toast misled restaurant owners with deceptive pricing, false customer support claims, and hidden fees.
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a decision approving the Mikaela Fed Well Pad project, proposed by Anschutz Exploration Corporation. The project involves drilling up to 10 gas wells and includes associated pipelines and an access road on BLM-administered lands in Uintah County.
Kansas senior Keanu Dawes has been named to the 20-member Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year preseason watch list. The announcement was made by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Tropical Storm Vance is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low later Thursday, October 29, 2026, as moisture from the system begins to impact the southwestern United States. Weather forecasts for Utah indicate a high likelihood of rain and showers through the weekend, including a 100% chance of precipitation for Zion National Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
MERIDIAN, Idaho — It didn’t take long for doctors to see that something was amiss with Rebecca Crozier’s pregnancy. At her eight-week ultrasound in 2025, they mentioned a possible neural tube defect, she said, but after some research, she thought it was something that could be managed or treated.
The Eden Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Trustees will hold an annual budget meeting on November 4, 2026. The meeting will focus on discussing the current budget and open and closing fees.
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement with a 36-state coalition to resolve allegations that the automaker illegally sold drivers' private location and driving data to brokers for use by insurance companies. The settlement, co-led by Washington and Oregon, addresses the company's Smart Driver program, which allegedly misled consumers about how their personal information was used.
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a Star Trek franchise and the X-Men films, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally shared private driver behavior and location data with third parties. The settlement, co-led by Washington, involves a coalition of 36 attorneys general and mandates new consumer consent requirements for data collection.
A poll published October 29 indicates that a majority of Utah likely voters oppose Amendment B and disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance. The Noble Predictive Insights survey of 527 likely voters was conducted from October 26–27, 2026.
The group opposing Constitutional Amendment B, which would make it harder to pass ballot initiatives that raise taxes by requiring 60% support from voters, spent $3 million opposing the measure, most of it from a D.C.-based "dark money" group. It appears to be working, with a majority of Utahns now opposing the amendment.
The Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers will be able to continue completing orders for Instacart, DoorDash said. DoorDash will buy Instacart for 17,000 million dollars, consolidating two grocery delivery businesses.
The Utah Jazz released an updated injury report on October 28. The report lists several players as out, including Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.
The U.S. spends roughly $1 trillion a year on healthcare administration. Think payments, insurance approvals, manual data entry and scheduling. Various studies estimate that almost half of that spending is waste. In the midst of this spending crisis is optimism in AI solutions.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.
The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent. The decision was reached through a 10–2 vote.
Drawing more than 1.4 million visits to its red sandstone landscape, Sand Hollow State Park was Utah's most-visited state park during fiscal year 2026. Sand Hollow ranks No. 1 out of 46 state parks, which altogether drew over 12 million visits for the third year in a row, according to a press release from Utah State Parks.
Before BYU beat East Carolina a season ago, cornerback Evan Johnson looked straight into a camera and informed all those who would watch that he’d get an interception in that game and return it for a touchdown in a Cougar win. He was right.
An atmospheric river is expected to bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to parts of Utah and Colorado this weekend, with Saint George and Park City seeing heavy precipitation and possible snow. Residents in flood-prone areas should prepare for potential debris flows on saturated ground.
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson has been cleared to play after being listed day-to-day with a head issue. The 19-year-old's upgrade on the injury report comes as the Jazz continue to manage several other players on the injury list.
Six "did you know?" takeaways from a new biography of LDS historian Richard Bushman. Did you know, for instance, that he dodged a Mark Hofmann forgery? Did you know he got a blessing from academic-wary apostle Boyd K. Packer?
Halloween weekend is here, and there’s plenty of spooky fun to be had. (Desert Jake Media) A silk aerialist is one of the performers in Odyssey Dance Theatre's production of "Thriller," set to perform Oct. 29-31, 2026, at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins.
One more dry day before storms move in! Showers will begin in SW UT Friday then drift north by afternoon & evening. A lull is possible on Saturday but widespread, heavier rain is likely Sunday & early Monday as deep moisture is pumped into Utah.
Energy Fuels Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to discuss third-quarter financial results. The company will release a press release containing financial results and other highlights prior to the scheduled call.
Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, earning their third straight win and moving above the playoff line with 42 points. The victory marks the club's fourth consecutive unbeaten match and their first back-to-back road wins since April 2024.
After a national search, Utah State University Extension Vice President Justen Smith named JayDee Gunnell executive director of USU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Gunnell is an Extension horticulture professor and brings 21 years of experience to the role.
Go To The Football Section EMERY RALLIES PAST JUDGE MEMORIAL TO REACH QUARTERFINALS CASTLE DALE — The Emery Spartans opened the 2A state football tournament with a thrilling 28-21 victory over the Judge... CARBON FIGHTS UNTIL THE FINAL WHISTLE AGAINST RICHFIELD RICHFIELD — The Carbon Dinos wrapped up their football season on the road in the opening round of the 3A...
ST. GEORGE, Utah – A Southern Utah man appeared in federal court today for his initial appearance following a federal indictment alleging he committed multiple crimes after he allegedly received and possessed child pornography, otherwise known as child sex abuse material or “CSAM.”
