Jesus Adolfo Valdez Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder in the 2020 death of West Valley City handyman Melbin Martinez. The motive is still unclear.

Lehi resident Neil Alan Johnson was sentenced to 5 years' probation and ordered to pay over $300,000 for defrauding COVID-19 relief funds through fake loan applications and requests for loan forgiveness.

A fire broke out in a Salt Lake City building housing chemicals, prompting a large-scale firefighter response and hazmat team deployment; no evacuations yet.

An ATV crash near Vernon reservoir in Tooele County resulted in one man's death and serious injuries to another. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening.

A girl, 10, was critically injured after being hit by a car in North Salt Lake. The accident wasn't in a school zone. Residents are concerned about safety at the intersection.

Utah man Calvin Perry sentenced to home detention and probation for illicitly obtaining $130,901 in Social Security disability benefits while employed. He's ordered to repay the stolen funds.

Robert Douglas of Cedar City faces charges including felony theft and DUI after a multi-vehicle crash and admitting to using a car without permission.

Firefighters in North Salt Lake quickly extinguished a garage fire in under eleven minutes with no spread to the living area and no injuries reported.

Brandon Redenbaugh was arrested for burglarizing a Sugar House business after police used a drone to find him.

Utah County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating Kaden Beckstrom, a suspect in an unprovoked assault on an elderly man at a Spring Lake trailer park. The public is encouraged to help.

A woman died after being struck by a red Honda Fit on State Route 191 near Moab. The driver is cooperating with the investigation, and details remain limited.

A 2-year-old girl was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a canal in Logan; attempts to resuscitate her failed despite emergency efforts.

A father is charged with the murder of his daughter, a Salt Lake County deputy, following controlling behavior and the discovery of her body after a welfare check.