Micah Zephan Smith faces charges of child abuse and torture following a hazardous hike with his children in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, where one child suffered a stroke.

Utah businessman Troy Campbell was sentenced to 18 months for defrauding the PPP out of $437,230 by submitting false loan applications for his company.

The NWS reports partly cloudy weather and calm conditions in Salt Lake City, with a sunny Thanksgiving forecast and potential rain and snow by the weekend.

Utah's DWR has proposed minor modifications to the 2026 bear hunting season, including a new bear hunting unit and updated rules, and seeks public feedback.

A new bridge on I-15 in Farmington, Utah, has opened, replacing Shepard Lane bridge, and marks progress in a broader interchange project aimed at improving access and safety.

Logan Cooley scored four goals in Utah Mammoth's 5-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, making franchise history, while goaltender Karel Vejmelka saved 33 shots.

UDOT prepares for increased Thanksgiving traffic on I-15 with anticipated 20-minute delays, advising travelers of peak congestion times. They plan to halt construction and enhance traveler information to ease delays.

Joseph Troy Ortega pleaded guilty to robbing a Utah credit union and awaits sentencing in 2026. He was caught after fleeing with $3,690 in a black Toyota Rav4.

Salt Lake City residents can expect calm weather, including sunny skies and temperatures around 47 degrees. The pattern of mild days and cool nights will continue, with a slight chance of rain and snow by Saturday.

A 49-year-old was arrested by Lehi City Police for inappropriate communications with a minor after a sting operation.

A measles outbreak at Wasatch High School in Utah has resulted in five confirmed cases, with two in vaccinated students, prompting health authorities to urge vaccinations and caution.

Nate Blouin runs for Congress in Utah's 1st District, aiming to bring progressive change and refusing corporate PAC money, challenging the state's conservative norms.

A suspect involved in a domestic violence incident in Ivins, Utah barricaded themselves inside a residence, leading SWAT to deploy chemical agents and arrest the individual without significant injury.