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'Best feeling ever': Father and son bring another trophy home to cap Lehi's historic first year in 6A
OREM — The Lehi Pioneers were expected to struggle in their first year moving up from 5A to 6A. Apparently, no one listened, and now they've brought home another championship — and it was another father-son duo that did it. Following in the footsteps of Saint Mary's commit...
We all get mad sometimes, but road rage destroys lives
SALT LAKE CITY — One driver cuts another off or follows too closely. A driver may not adjust speed to let someone merge onto the freeway. Perhaps a cranky driver "brake-checks" someone perceived to be following too closely, forcing evasive action. Will the other driver shrug it off? Maybe...
Dump truck crash, grass fire temporarily closes Little Cottonwood Canyon
SANDY — Crews closed state Route 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon after a dump truck crashed Monday morning. Sgt. Aymee Race with the Unified Police Department said preliminary information indicates the truck had vehicle issues before crashing on a hard curve near milepost 5. The truck’s gas tank caught...
Poppy paparazzi causing problems in Utah communities
MANTUA, Utah — Poppy photo-ops are all the rage this time of year, especially at the Alpine and Mantua poppy fields. However, locals say it’s causing some problems. It’s a picture-perfect setting, with beautiful fields dotted with bright red poppies. But, the poppies don’t bloom for long. Because of this, there’s a mad dash to get the perfect shot before it’s too late.
Sandy Costco closes temporarily amid police activity
SANDY— The Costco in Sandy has been closed and won't reopen till Saturday. An employee indicated the closure is due to a Freon gas leak and smoke. No injuries have been reported. There was a large police presence at the retailer's Sandy location on Friday evening, but police have...
BYU Transfer Jack Kelly Could Be Big 12 Conference's Top Pass Rusher
BYU might have the Big 12 Conference’s top pass rusher in 2023 with Weber State transfer Jack Kelly. Kelly, 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, had dominated FCS competition the last two seasons. In 2023, Kelly had 56 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and led the Big Sky Conference with 10.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.
Boy rescued from Provo River
PROVO — A 13-year-old boy was rescued from the Provo River Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from the Provo Police Department, the boy, who has special needs, went into the river at Riverside Park. The department reported that while officials were "readying their rescue," a bystander got in...
Heat advisory in place for Wasatch Front, all areas west
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — After a small reprieve from extreme temperatures, the heat is back on for Utahns living in the most densely-populated part of the state, and for Utahns living in one of the state's most popular tourist spots. The Salt Lake City area had still yet...
Talkin' Sports: Salt Lake Bees Daybreak Field in South Jordan built to be state-of-the-art
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — As the Salt Lake Bee’s head into the summer season, general manager Ty Wardle joined KUTV' Dave Fox. Wardle talked about the Bees' goals, as well as those of their parent club, the Los Angeles Angels. Wardle also talked about the progress of...
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