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Woman charged with murder for role in alleged suicide pact with friend
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs woman accused of fatally shooting her friend as part of a suicide pact, but then did not take her own life, has been charged with murder. Heavenly Faith Garfield, 21, was charged Monday in Utah's 4th District Court with the first-degree felony. On...
Widow of man killed in Afghanistan shares experience with handling loss
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Jennie Taylor, who lost her husband, Major Brent Taylor, in Afghanistan, shared her experiences with Sgt. Bill Hoover's family about loss. Hooser's tragic death thrust his family into a world that is forever changed. Taylor emphasized that while everyone grieves differently, there can be...
Snow, rain, slush leave active weather alerts on 17 Utah highways
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Multiple crashes were contributing to an already slow commute on Monday morning thanks to snow and rain that left roads with a layer of slush. The May 6 commute along the Wasatch Front was a messy one, with multiple crashes reported before 7 a.m. A problem area on northbound I-15 at Bangerter Highway in Draper forced authorities to shut down the section of freeway after a series of crashes in the area.
Temperatures significantly below average, but should be above average by the weekend
By the middle of the week, our weather will finally begin to calm. For the second half of the week, we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds across the state, with a slight chance of a few showers each day as temperatures begin to warm.
How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says
SALT LAKE CITY — The storm that arrived in Utah this weekend delivered the 1 to 2 feet of snow forecast for the mountains, but it also produced more snow in the Wasatch Front valleys and benches than anticipated. Salt Lake City International Airport officially received only a trace...
SPRING STORM: Road weather alerts issued ahead of statewide spring mountain snowstorm
Snow coming down at a Sandy residence. A late-spring cold front is currently hitting the state, bringing a wave of valley rain and snow, according to the Utah Dept. of Transportation. (Courtesy of Robert Hitz/KTVX)
Utah becomes 20th state to host nonprofit The Laundry Project
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Laundry Project recently held a free laundry event in West Valley City on May 1. The Laundry Project is a humanitarian effort that provides laundry services for free in lower-income communities. Executive director Jason Sowell believes clean laundry is a basic need after...
Classic Car Auction’s Salt Lake Features Two Great Looking '55 Chevys
Which are you adding to your classic Chevy collection?. The upcoming 9th Annual Salt Lake City Online Classic Car Auction is set to be a nostalgic ride into the golden age of automotive design, featuring an impressive lineup of vintage beauties. Among the standout entries are two stunning 1955 Chevrolet models, each boasting distinctive restorations that blend classic charisma with modern performance enhancements. These iconic '55 Chevys not only epitomize the style and spirit of their era but also highlight the enduring appeal and investment potential of classic cars.
Construction begins again with second groundbreaking, celebration for West Jordan’s new Community and Arts Center
Mayor Dirk Burton of West Jordan leads the official groundbreaking for the new Community and Arts Center by throwing dirt, alongside West Jordan City Councilmembers Pamela Bloom, Kelvin Green, Chair Zach Jacob, and Bob Bedore, Utah State Representative Cheryl Acton and members of the city’s Cultural Arts Society, Vic and Michelle Groves on April 8. (Courtesy West Jordan City)
University of Utah faculty pen letter criticizing protest response, ask for divestment from Israel
SALT LAKE CITY — Over 200 faculty have signed an open letter to University of Utah President Taylor Randall a week after a pair of pro-Palestinian protests led to 20 people being arrested at the Salt Lake City campus. Included in the faculty's many requests is a plea to...
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