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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 23, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — A wrong way driver narrowly avoided a head-on with a semi-truck Friday night, clipping its trailer instead. The female driver in her 40s was eastbound in an SUV in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 when the crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. near the mouth of Parleys Canyon.

This week in West Jordan, Utah, there were three notable incidents. First, a vehicle exploded and caught fire, but the driver managed to escape before the explosion. Second, a truck crashed into a home, fortunately causing no injuries. Lastly, a hit-and-run incident occurred where a man was critically injured after being struck by a car. The suspect, Michael Allen Alvillar, is currently on the run.

HERRIMAN, Utah (KUTV) — The Herriman Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries at Latter-day Saint churches. Sgt. Josh Jennings of Herriman police reported receiving several overnight cases across Salt Lake County. He said several churches in Herriman, South Jordan, and Riverton were targeted. Officials urged neighbors to review any...

The man accused of shooting and killing a 42-year-old Utah father in a road rage incident pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Friday, Sept. 22.

BLUFFDALE, Utah (KUTV) — An officer was transported to the hospital after their vehicle was struck as they were responding to an emergency dispatch call. Saratoga Springs Police Department Assistant Chief Bill Robertson told 2News that several officers were responding to a domestic violence situation in Bluffdale on Friday night, Sept. 22.

One parent is concerned with a local daycare, while the owner says she did nothing wrong. FOX 13 spoke with both to try to figure out what exactly happened.

Two incidents occurred in Millcreek, Utah this week. In the first incident, a material witness to a gang-related shooting was arrested after failing to appear in court twice. The shooting took place at a convenience store parking lot in November, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The second incident involved an overnight shooting where one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Limited cooperation was received from those involved, and no arrests have been made.

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A convicted drunk driver who was the focus of multiple 2News investigative reports has been transported to the Utah State Prison. On Wednesday at 7:10 a.m., Utah County sheriff’s authorities transported Doug Griffith, 61, Lehi, from the Utah County Jail to the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison where he will serve his time.

Utah's mountains recently saw an unexpected snowfall, leading to cooler weather with temperatures ten degrees below the usual for this time of the year. This chill was followed by rain, particularly in areas north of Salt Lake City, with even some snowfall in the mountainous regions. However, this decrease in temperature fell short of breaking any records.

All you need to know to watch Saturday's game between No. 22 UCLA and No. 11 Utah.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around West Valley City.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 23, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office has ruled the Feb. 17, 2022 fatal shooting of a man, who had been eluding officers for eight hours after threatening a woman and her husband with a gun, was justified.

This week in Salt Lake City, Utah, there were several incidents that occurred, including a stabbing on Main Street involving two homeless individuals, a woman being jailed after allegedly stabbing a victim, the arrest of a witness in a gang-related killing for failing to appear in court, a Midvale man being jailed for shooting another man who was running away, an assault investigation after a football game at East High School, and the arrest of a man with a large drill bit who threatened people in the city.

5 West Valley City Top Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants. We’ve had the pleasure of exploring five West Valley City top hole-in-the-wall restaurants that truly shine in this vibrant city. From the mouthwatering Molcajetes at Los Molcajetes to the savory Teriyaki Chicken Bowl at Sweet Teriyaki, each of these West Valley City top hole-in-the-wall restaurants offers a unique and authentic dining experience.

Before we get to the rudest city let's talk about Utah in general. According to a report by Zippia Utah is the 8th rudest state in the country. Here's their criteria: (Link to article) Percent of rude drivers. Average tip. Amount of cursing to customer service agents. How rude the...

This week in South Jordan, Utah, three individuals were charged in connection with a murder case involving the kidnapping, killing, and burning of a man. Additionally, a man who built homemade bombs and shot at police in 2020 was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years in prison.

The Mayor of Orem, Utah, and another individual were assaulted recently after an Orem City Council meeting, leading to the latter possibly suffering a concussion. A phone video captured the whole incident, which has stirred worry among the community. Stephanie Grant, an onlooker during the incident, was physically attacked and suffered immediate shock and later health problems.

Salt Lake City's snowboarders enjoyed only around four snow-free months, which is quite impressive. Snowbasin Resort, just a short 45-minute drive away, recently shared footage of a fresh snowfall on the mountain. This serves as a promising sign for the upcoming season, with some mountains ...

Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday he supports eliminating unsanctioned camping as state and city officials work to reduce homelessness in Salt Lake City.What he's saying: "I refuse to let Salt Lake City turn into San Francisco or Portland," Cox told reporters at his monthly news conference, referring to each municipality's homeless crisis."We will not allow that to happen in our capital city," he said.State of play: Cox's statement comes a week after state and Salt Lake City officials announced the downtown location of a temporary shelter community for people experiencing homelessness.Advocates have long argued for more short-term solutions to address homelessness, such as sanctioned camping.By the numbers: Between 2020 and 2022, the number of Utahns who became homeless for the first time rose by 27%, according to state figures.

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