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PAYSON, Utah — More than three years after a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was assaulted in Payson, two men have been charged with federal hate crime offenses. Nathan Thomas, 22, and Sebastian West, 22, both residents of Payson, were charged in connection to...

High water runoff is causing detections of unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria in some areas of the state.

A 2-year-old boy is recovering at a Utah hospital after being hit in the head by a stray bullet while playing with other children outside in the fenced area of a day care, police said.

What started a few days ago is now complete as a Payson Canyon road has been completely washed out due to heavy waterflow from melting snowpack.

PAYSON, Utah — Students at Payson High School are kicking off a massive year-long campaign to get “Footloose” star Kevin Bacon to attend their prom next year. Much of “Footloose” was filmed at Payson High School. And it may just be the perfect year for Bacon to say yes — next year will mark the film’s 40th anniversary. Additionally, Payson High School is set to be torn down and rebuilt.

On Saturday, May 20, the Disciple Leader Conference took place at the John Taylor Building. BYU-Idaho has held the conference every semester since 2014. The event featured leadership activities, including workshops. Brent Bean, a professor in the communication department, spoke at the event. Bean has taught at BYU-I for over...

In Spanish Fork, Utah, a child only two years old was playing outside of their daycare when they suddenly began to bleed. The child was swiftly taken to the hospital for medical attention. Upon examination, doctors found a bullet lodged in the child's head. Officials believe the incident was tragic, with a stray bullet striking the child while playing outside. Although the injury was severe, the child is presently in a stable state.

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (KUTV) — A Utah County teenager was seriously injured Friday morning when she fell from a moving Jeep, Utah Highway Patrol said. According to Sgt. Colton Freckleton, the incident happened around 9 a.m. on S.R. 144 up Tibble Fork. He said five teens on board, some of whom were standing on the deck on the side of the vehicle holding onto the roof rack while the vehicle was traveling about 45 miles per hour.

Congratulations to the approximately 435 Salem Hills High 2023 Graduates. These students received $5,042,438 million in scholarships to help them continue their educational pursuits. These SHHS students are an inspiration and will be our future. Graduation was held at Utah Valley University on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – The Spanish Fork softball dynasty continues. The Dons scored eight runs in the last two innings to pull away from Bountiful to win its third consecutive 5A softball state championship. Spanish Fork has won six of the last eight state titles. “We are fighters,” said head coach Natalie Jarvis. “I […]

SPANISH FORK, Utah — Spanish Fork Police have identified an adult male as a person of interest in the shooting of a two-year-old at a daycare. According to authorities, the man was shooting birds with a .22 caliber air rifle in the area west of the daycare on Monday, May 22. He is reportedly cooperating with investigators and the case is still ongoing.

SALEM, Utah County — On Saturday, runners from around the state will join forces at Salem Hills High School to raise funds to provide mental health programs in local schools. The event is called "Run for Mental Health," and according to organizer and local mental health advocate Jorge Garcia,...

The Payson City Council met May 17 to discuss potential uses for this year’s Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture, or PARC, tax, made up of 0.1% of the city’s sales taxes, which goes toward funding projects in the music, outdoors, theater, sports, arts and dance industries for the community to enjoy.

Three teenagers suffered serious burns after messing around with gasoline and fire on top of a reservoir's spillway in American Fork Canyon.

AMERICAN FORK, Utah — A tragic and devastating fireball explosion sent three teens to the hospital in Utah County. All three were severely burned across their body. According to investigators, the teens: two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, were up American Fork Canyon when they doused the Silverlake Flat Reservoir spillway with gasoline and then lit it on fire. That caused a fireball explosion burning the boys.

SPANISH FORK, Utah — On Tuesday, a 2-year-old was injured after being hit in the head by a stray bullet while playing at his daycare in Utah County. Police have since determined the firearm was discharged within city limits. On Wednesday, Spanish Fork police identified a suspect involved in...

Flash flooding from the snowmelt has caused damage to a scenic route near Payson Canyon, causing the roads to be shut for weeks for repairs.

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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Our 2News Investigates team is dedicated to probing cases related to drunk driving, as it poses a significant risk to public safety in the state. Our continuing investigation into a Utah man who has racked up arrests for DUI related crimes faced a Utah County Judge this week. Last week 2News brought you the story of Doug Griffith, 60, who has been arrested multiple times and convicted in several cases for drunk driving.

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying two teenagers who broke into a culinary water booster station in Elk Ridge and caused damage.