Utah's wildfire season has been bad, not for the reasons you think

ST. GEORGE, Utah — From the mountainside of Ogden to Monroe Canyon to Pine Valley, it seems like this has been a summer of wildfires in Utah. But appearances may be deceiving. There have actually been fewer wildfires this year, 760 in all, down from 876 at …

Fugitive Who Faked Death Convicted of Rape in Utah

By Blessing Nweke Nicholas Alahverdian, a former political aide who faked his own death and fled the U.S. to escape allegations of sexual assault and fraud, was convicted of rape in Utah on Wednesday, according to prosecutors. A Salt Lake County jury found …

Health officials warn of West Nile virus threat amid Utah's first case in 2025

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Salt Lake County has Utah's first West Nile human case of 2025

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department on Thursday announced Utah's first human case of West Nile virus for 2025. The individual was hospitalized with the severe, neuroinvasive form of the mosquito-borne illness but is now out of the …

How Utah families conquer back-to-school nerves with delicious traditions

SALT LAKE CITY — The first day of school can be nerve-wracking — but some Utah families have a sweet way to end it. “I feel like you just need to do that little extra on the first day of school to make them feel loved and that they can do it — they can go …

Facing massive 225% tax hike, Utah city and residents search for solutions

WELLINGTON, Utah — Wellington city leaders acknowledged this week that years of mismanagement by past officials and a massive budget shortfall have led to a moment that has drawn angst from residents. Their efforts to fix an ongoing problem culminated in a …

American fugitive Nicholas Rossi found guilty of rape in Utah

The American fugitive Nicholas Rossi has been found guilty of rape charges that he faked his own death to avoid. Rossi, 38, who hid in Scotland under an assumed name, was convicted by a jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday of a crime he committed in …

Utah school board member defends comments amid criticism of faith, Unabomber references

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A state Board of Education member is getting a lot of pushback online for comments she made during the last board meeting. Her critics say she complimented a murderer and called Jesus’ disciples “divisive.” She spoke exclusively …

Ben Bolch previews Utah’s season opener vs UCLA from a Bruins perspective

Maurice Jones-Drew on his expectations for the LA Rams this year, Utah at his UCLA Bruins in the season opener, The RB ...