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See it: Utah landspout tornado catches onlookers by surprise
Residents in northern Utah became concerned Thursday after spotting a cloud that looked as if a twister or funnel cloud had formed in the sky, but according to local meteorologists, the phenomenon was likely a landspout.
Semi-truck bursts into flames on I-15 in Layton
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Both occupants of a semi-truck that burst into flames on Interstate 15 in Layton Thursday walked away from the scene uninjured. Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cameron Roden said that the semi was heading southbound on Interstate 15 near Hillfield Road when it caught fire shortly before 11:30 a.m. on April 25.
Utah student earns perfect ACT score but rejected by MIT and BYU
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis High senior earns a perfect ACT score but wasn’t accepted by the school of his choice. About 1.4 million students nationwide take the ACT but just 0.25% (1/400) of all test takers earned a perfect 36 score, according to PrepScholar. FairTest reports...
Utah gas prices are about a dollar more than in Colorado. Why?
SALT LAKE CITY — There’s a big difference when it comes to gas prices in Utah vs. the state’s next door neighbors in Colorado. In Salt Lake City, the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.92. Just south of Denver, you can find the same stuff for almost a whole dollar less at $2.97. Some stations in Denver are selling for as low as $2.71. Why is that?
Holladay homeowner apologizes to neighbors for home explosion
HOLLADAY — The woman who owns the home in Holladay where dynamite was detonated Wednesday morning is apologizing to neighbors for the damage to their homes and disruption to their lives. “I want to apologize for the inconvenience; I mean, this was definitely not planned. It was just supposed...
Driver charged in rollover crash that ejected 4 friends, killing 1 a year ago
TOOELE — A woman who was behind the wheel when her car rolled a year ago, ejecting her four passengers and resulting in fatal injuries to one of them, is now facing criminal charges. Kiana Kaylyn Thurston-Kaneshiro, 19, of Bountiful, was charged Wednesday in 3rd District Court with negligently...
UDOT announces major construction projects for 2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — Construction season is ramping up, and Utah transportation officials at UDOT said they have more than 200 projects on their to-do list for the summer. Lane closures and detours will lead to new freeway interchanges, rehabilitated bridges, and miles of new pavement. Some of the...
Neighbors asking who pays damages for their homes damaged in dynamite detonation
HOLLADAY, Utah (KUTV) — Neighbors are asking officials who will pay the damages for surrounding homes after authorities detonated a massive amount of dynamite in a house in Holladay. While not much is left of the home that contained the dynamite, houses nearby also suffered damages due to the...
Man sentenced in 2022 killing of U.S. Army vet Cesar Martinez on Bangerter Highway
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — One man has been sentenced for the murder of Cesar Martinez, a U.S. Army veteran whose body was found on the side of Bangerter Highway near 8000 South in 2022. Mario Alberto Carreto-Morales was sentenced to 15 years to life for the first-degree felony...
South Salt Lake police: More than 20 drivers citied for not obeying crosswalk laws
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A concerning trend in South Salt Lake as more people head outdoors this spring. A police spokesman said about 40 drivers were recently stopped and half were cited for not following crosswalk safety laws. Officer Ryan Alvarez, public information officer for the South Salt Lake...
Layton crossing guard is going above and beyond to keep kids safe
LAYTON — Flashing lights are a good indicator you're coming up on a school crosswalk and need to slow down. In one Layton neighborhood, a crossing guard has her own moves to keep people safe. Her name is Minna Swann and she is dancing it up at her corner every day.
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