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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Five people have been federally charged for drug trafficking after the distributed fentanyl resulted in the death of an individual. According to the United States Attorney's Office District of Utah, they have federally charged Christopher Lee Washington, 53, of Millcreek, Utah; Natasha Annette…
A Logan man has been arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a family friend's child when he was left alone with them.
ST GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Visitors to Snow Canyon State Park will have an additional patriotic landmark to see within the landscape of red rocks. In honor of Veterans Week, Follow the Flag Southern Utah has hung an American flag in the canyon that's 150 feet long and 78 feet long. The group says that
The Utah Department of Transportation launched a new online quiz to help drivers determine if their vehicles need traction devices and expanded its Roads to Recreation program to include the Timpanogos area.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Utah and other states have reached a nearly $50 million settlement agreement with a property rental company that reportedly took millions in in fraudulent fees and costs from renters. Progress Residential and Pretium Partners is the largest property manager of single-family rental homes in the…
The roof of a Sandy home collapsed on Monday after it became "fully engulfed in flames.
CANNONVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — The Bureau of Land Management is warning about road damage in Southern Utah after significant rainfall. According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Paria River District, Cottonwood Road and access to the road has become impassable due to recent rainfall. Part of the road appears to have…
Each year, the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City hosts the Holiday Window Stroll, offering families some festive cheer through an interactive display. This year's theme may be especially noteworthy for anyone who has a pet: "Home FUR the Holidays."
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after police recovered 11,000 fentanyl pills during a search. Brajhan Luna-Vasquez previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl on August 31, 2026. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison and five years of…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — On November 4, a man caused an hours-long barricade in Salt Lake City. He is now facing charges for the alleged murder of his roommate. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Kade Tuttle. Tuttle had reportedly called police saying that his roommate had locked him out of their apartment
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection has issued a call for insulin users to share their experiences with insulin pricing over the last decade, in support of an ongoing lawsuit.
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — Utah Valley University is hosting a Veterans Week from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13 to honor those who have served and bring together the surrounding community. The event is officially organized by the university's Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH). The organization is also celebrating UVU's recognition…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A driver was killed after a crash in Salt Lake City early Saturday morning. According to Sergeant Greg Wilking, with the Salt Lake City Police Department, they responded to a crash on southbound 5600 W at 1730 S around 12:29 a.m. on November 7, after reports of a crash. A
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Arrest documents provided new details about a nearly 12-hours-long standoff between a suspect and the Salt Lake City Police Department. Around 5:30 p.m. on November 6, an individual allegedly barricaded himself inside a residence near 900 S and 1900 E, firing multiple shots and making threats…
A ridge of high pressure keeps will help keep the Beehive state mainly dry and mild through the week. A weak system passing to our north may shave a few degrees of the temperatures Tuesday into Wednesday.
GRAND COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Utah Highway Patrol and UDOT are responding to a semi-truck rollover crash in Grand County. The crash happened at mile marker 19 on Highway 313 in Grand County. Deputies from the Grand County Sheriff's Office are also on scene. The Grand County Sheriff's office says that no injuries have…
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term.
Days after the investigative report into reported discrimination by state Sen. Kathleen Riebe (D-Cottonwood Heights) was released, her attorneys sent a letter to the Senate, alleging that the complaint against her was only filed after she said that she was running for caucus leadership.
SALT LAKECITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Mammoth have added a furry friend to their roster in the form of an 11-week-old black Labrador Retriever. The puppy will be introduced at the Delta Center on Nov. 12 at the Mammoth's game against the St. Louis Blues, named "Bryce," after Bryce Canyon National Park. The team
PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A Utah judge scheduled the murder trial for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, to begin in June 2028. In his ruling from Monday, Nov. 9, Judge Tony Graf scheduled jury selection to begin on June 21, 2028, at 9 a.m. The trial is set for
NEW YORK (ABC4 Sports) - The College Football Playoffs is undergoing a radical change starting next season. The playoffs will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of the season. The traditional…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — During his monthly press conference, Governor Spencer Cox discussed the implications of the midterm election on Utah's legislature, including the Republican Party likely losing their supermajority in the state House of Representatives. Other major issues he was asked about included prediction…
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
After WE Soda, a mining operation with a plant in Green River, announced plans for over 300 layoffs beginning in 2027, the community came together to protest the move impacting local families.
A ridge of high pressure will keep conditions on the quiet side Monday with a few more clouds as a weak shortwave trough moves through the region. It won't provide much other than temperatures cooling a few degrees, otherwise strong high pressure looks to dominate much of the forecast with valley inversion haze likely.
MINNEAPOLIS (ABC4) —The Utah Jazz's early-season struggles continued Sunday night, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-100 for their eighth consecutive loss. Rookie Darryn Peterson led Utah with 26 points and six rebounds, while Keyonte George added 19 points before leaving the game with a sprained right ankle…
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (ABC4) — Friends and family members of the American Fork High School marching band gathered on campus to welcome back the award winning group. The marching band competed in the Utah Music Educators Association Red Rock Championship and the Bands of America Regional Championship over the past…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Parents, childcare providers, community advocates, and more gathered at the Utah State Capitol to demonstrate their frustration with changes in Utah's Child Care Assistance Program. The Utah Coalition for Child Care demonstration called on Governor Cox and Utah's legislature to take…
UPDATE: By 7 p.m., the roads were reopened. TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — A fire is blocking two lanes on eastbound 4700 S near Simmental Dr in Taylorsville. UDOT reported the incident at 5:52 p.m. According to UDOT, two of the three lanes on eastbound 4700 S are closed. UDOT initially stated that the estimated clearance
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Two individuals were injured in a shooting that occurred in downtown Salt Lake City early Sunday morning. Court documents say that the suspect, 18-year-old Samisoni Vainuku, was arrested on 22 counts of felony discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony, and two counts of aggravated…
The admission comes as congressional leaders seek answers about Jensen Huang's ties to the woman and NVIDIA opens an internal investigation.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Visitors at the Natural History Museum of Utah had the opportunity to meet scientists and learn about research as a part of "ScienceFest" this weekend. The event offered behind-the-scenes lab access, scientist conducting cutting-edge research, live physics and chemistry demonstrations, as…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Happy Sunday, Utah! Calm and quiet conditions continue across the state this afternoon with plenty of sunshine and just a few clouds. High pressure will remain over the southwest keeping any moisture to our north, daytime highs will warm into the 50's and 60's for most with St. George
LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Another Utah State football game, another stellar showing from the Aggie defense. USU held Fresno State to only a field goal until the final minutes while McCae Hillstead again led a mistake-free outing from the Aggie offense as Utah State won its third game in four attempts with a 17-10
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — As part of Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, Youth Futures Utah held a statewide event to raise awareness. A 'sleepout' was held, inviting participants to spend a night outside and pay attention to the uncertainty that those experiencing homelessness might feel. The event asked participants to…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cincinnati Ohio Temple on Saturday. Elder Alan T. Phillips of the church conducted the event as a member of the General Authority Seventy. The future temple will be a single story structure of 29,630…
OTTAWA (ABC4 Sports) - Nick Cousins broke a tie with 2:18 remaining in the third period for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday. Thomas Chabot fed a pass to Cousins at the top of the crease, where he redirected the puck past Karel Vejmelka to
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Wasatch Adaptive Sports announced that America First Credit Union and Miller Sports + Entertainment have committed $200,000 for the expansion of adaptive sports opportunities. The announcement was made at halftime of the Real Salt Lake game against the LA Galaxy at America First Field…
SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - For the sixth straight year, Real Salt Lake is going to the MLS playoffs. Sergi Solans and Zach Booth both scored first half goals, as RSL held off the LA Galaxy Saturday night at America First Field, 2-1. With the victory in the final game of the regular season, Real
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Orchid Society hosted their fall show, titled the "Banquet of Orchids" at the Red Butte Garden Orangerie. Fragrant orchids were displayed in full bloom, with many of the orchid plants for sale as well. The event also showed how to repot and care for the plants. "Orchids
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (ABC4) — 5 people are in prison after detectives discovered a a hidden drug lab inside a Saratoga Springs home. Brett Frost, Kenneth Dunn, Robert Holdaway, Melissa Smith, and Isom Kennedy are all accused of one charge of clandestine drug lab offense involving aggravating conduct, a first-degree…
MIDVALE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Gun Violence Prevention Center and Midvale City hosted a planting of daffodils to honor all Utahns who lost their lives to gun violence last year. The volunteers at the event honored 462 deceased individuals at Midvale City Hall on Saturday morning. The Gun Violence Prevention Center…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday during a Kennedy Space Center air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Happy Saturday, Utah! High pressure is building over the region, bringing calm and stable conditions. Mostly sunny skies are expected across the state. Temperatures will be right where they should be this time of year, topping out in the mid to upper 50s for most, and low to mid
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The 3-game losing streak to BYU ends, and the 15-game winning streak continues for the Utes football team. The Utah defense picked off BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier four times, including the game-sealing interception with two seconds left by Nate Ritchie to preserve a 28-20 win in front…
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed following an altercation in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday morning.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Calling all Utah football fans! The Holy War is returning to Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday morning, and watchers are ready for the rivalry of the year. No. 3 ranked Utah and No. 9 ranked BYU are set to face off in what fans are calling one of the biggest rivalry
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah Royals made franchise history Friday night, winning their first ever NWSL playoff game. Kiana Palacios scored the only goal of the game in the 30th minute, as the 7th-seeded Royals beat 2nd-seeded San Diego to advance to the NWSL semifinals, 1-0. Palacios scored her fifth…
DALLAS (AP) - Cooper Flagg scored 21 points and Kyrie Irving added 14 after a sluggish first half for both stars as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. P.J. Washington scored 22 of his season-high 26 points in a first half that ended in a 57-all
A Cache County and Loggan City Substitute teacher has been charged with several felonies after he was found with a 15-year-old boy in his vehicle at a local park.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Bring on the semifinals! Check out action from 15 high school football playoff games, including quarterfinals from 6A, 5A and 4A, and semifinals from 2A and 1A. ABC4 will be bringing you highlights of games being held across the state today on ABC4 News at 10 p.m. You can
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the redistricting case are asking for the Supreme Court Justice who previously signed a Prop 4 repeal effort to be disqualified, claiming he cannot be impartial. This comes after records revealed newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Michael Menssen had…
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — With winter approaching and snowmaking underway, Snowbasin Resort is gearing up for the 2026-27 ski season with a new guest gathering space, expanded season pass benefits and additional mountain improvements. The resort is targeting Nov. 27 for opening day, weather and snow conditions permitting…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A shelter-in-place is currently active in Salt Lake City near 900 S and 1900 E. Several residents say they are locked out of their home and are waiting in the cold for information. Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is responding to an active situation in the area of 900
Holy Week: the week where neighbors become sworn enemies.
Update: 6:35 a.m. The shelter-in-place issued in Salt Lake City has been lifted as the "barricade situation" has come to an end. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, the armed individual is out of the home and in custody. He will reportedly face "several charges" but those charges have yet to be released.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — An investigative report has been released detailing allegations of harassment and discrimination against State Senator Kathleen Riebe, amid calls for her resignation. According to the investigative report, acquired by ABC4.com through public records request and which is partially…
EDEN, Utah (ABC4) — 180-pound garbage cans rode up a new DMI (Don’t Mention It) ski lift in Powder Mountain last week to prove the lift is capable of supporting the weight of skiers for the upcoming season. The tests were done by Skytrac, Powder Mountain's lift maintenance team and manufacturer, by filling garbage cans
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Senate and House have picked new leadership Friday after the midterm election shakeup that dismantled the Republican supermajority, and Cedar City's Evan Vickers is poised to take the helm as Senate President. After an extensive meeting tonight, the Utah Senate and House Majority…
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Unsafe levels of E. coli have been found in the San Juan River and Cottonwood Wash following Monday's flooding in San Juan County. According to Bluff city officials, the San Juan River tested positive for 10 times the level that would typically trigger a E. coli health advisory. Officials say…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that its 2026 production of “Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection” on Temple Square will be presented as a two-day concert with a live broadcast, rather than a month-long full musical production.
From Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, the Adopt-A-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show and Sale is happening at Deer Valley Resort.
Two people and their pets are without their home following a house fire in Salt Lake City.
Happy Friday, Utah! A disturbance will bring some light canyon winds across southwest Utah through Friday afternoon. High pressure will bring more sunshine and milder conditions this weekend.
The governor has declared a state of emergency for San Juan and Washington counties after severe thunderstorms and flash floods damaged homes and critical infrastructure.
Detectives are asking the public for help identifying an individual who robbed the Del Taco in West Point three times, and a $1,000 reward is on the table.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on social media that production of Cybertrucks at the Texas Gigafactory will start "winding down" soon.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking the public for help identifying vandals who damaged petroglyphs in the Moab area.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is investigating horse feed cubes after several horses fell ill and some died in southern Utah.
Police in Lakewood, Colorado, is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night.
Happy Friday, Utah! It'll be another cool day with temperatures running about the same as they did yesterday, but we can expect much more sunshine.
LAKE POWELL, Utah (ABC4) — Recent storms brought historic flooding to southeastern Utah, sending a surge of water into Lake Powell and giving the reservoir a much-needed boost. Lake Powell has risen nearly 20 feet since the beginning of October, but despite the increase, the reservoir remains at only about 26%…
MONTREAL (ABC4) —Despite Cooley recording his second hat trick in four games, the Mammoth fell to the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night after surrendering a late third-period lead. Cole Caufield scored just 30 seconds into overtime to complete Montreal's comeback, handing Utah its sixth regulation…
PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — For 33 years, handmade teddy bears have fallen into the arms of children who walk into the County Children's Justice Center. 96-year-old Ruth Brasher and hundreds of volunteers have spent decades ensuring that child survivors have a plush source of comfort with The Teddy Bear Project. The project…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) has selected a company to restart mineral extraction at a former US magnesium site on the shore of the Great Salt Lake. Mariana Minerals will be leading the redevelopment and phased restart at the site, which FFSL acquired in federal
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been sentenced to probation after making threats to an individual in relation to data centers. Daniel Charles Kasimow, 56, previously pleaded guilty to one kind of stalking, with several other charges being dismissed as part of a plea deal. Today, he was sentenced to probation…
LEHI, Utah (ABC4) — The documentary Saints + Sodas premiered last night at the Megaplex in Lehi. The highly anticipated event revolved around the documentaries first, full-length showing to an audience - but there were many more sweet surprises for guests. Dirty soda is now a nation-wide phenomenon with countless…
SPANISH FORK, Utah (ABC4) — On Halloween night, a Utah mother received the call that no mother should ever have to answer. Her 7-year-old son, Hudson, had been struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating. According to the Spanish Fork Police Fire and EMS, they responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian accident at…
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The courts have released further unredacted versions of the criminal indictments against the Wasatch County Sheriff and former Summit County Sheriff, providing more details into the allegations against them and the potential impact on Kouri Richins' criminal proceedings. Wasatch County…
SANPETE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A father has been sentenced to less than a year in jail after attempting to drown his daughter. The 46-year-old man, who ABC4.com is not naming due to his relation to the victim, was initially arrested in June after holding his underage daughter underwater at the San Pitch River, near
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — A Utah man currently serving up to life in prison for child sexual abuse has been sentenced to more time in prison in a separate child sexual abuse case. Andrew Thomas Oldroyd, 38, was previously sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison after sexually abusing a then-12-year-old in West Haven. He has…
MOHAVE COUNTY, Arizona (ABC4) — A janitor at a Kingman area school has been arrested for allegedly giving vape pens and alcohol to young girls in exchange for nude images of them. Pierce Anthony Eller, 41, has been arrested on four felony counts of luring a minor, ten felony counts of sexual exploitation of a
A horse that was stranded by rising water with her foal on Lake Powell in 2023 finally has a forever home.
YELLOWSTONE, Wyoming (ABC4) — The Yellowstone region has recorded about 14 earthquakes in the last two weeks, seismologists said. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, between Oct 22 and Nov. 4, 14 earthquakes were located in the Yellowstone Region, which spans across Wyoming, Montana and Idaho…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Officials have issued a warning about fraudulent warrant calls. According to Washington County, officials have been made aware of a scam targeting residents. The callers claim to be deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and state that a warrant has been issued for the…
The Ute Indian Tribe has released a statement accusing the Uintah County Sheriff's Office of attacking Tribal sovereignty, law and order after they allegedly "demanded" that a hunting checkpoint be shut down.
Rural Utah health care facilities are set to receive nearly $48.2 million in federal funding aimed at supporting hospitals and health care providers across the state.
The Salt Lake City International Airport is starting to look festive as crews set up its many holiday displays. All decorations will be up and in place Thanksgiving weekend.
A Sandy City Council seat is becoming vacant as the Council Chair chooses to step away to meet the demands of her growing business.
Happy Thursday, Utah! A weak disturbance moving through the state is bringing a period of cloud cover Thursday afternoon. High pressure brings more sunshine and warmer conditions through the weekend.
A man from San Juan County is heading to federal prison after being convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material while already on supervised release for the same crime.
A Salt Lake County family is reeling after a fire sparked Sunday morning, leaving their house uninhabitable and their family dog dead.
The 24th annual PitchNic World Premiere is happening on November 6th, featuring original films by young Utahns!
Three helicopters had to be called in after a side-by-side rollover left three individuals injured in Utah County.
A closure is in place on Redwood Road due to downed power lines at the Porter Rockwell Blvd intersection.
A 26-year-old is behind bars for allegedly grooming underage girls to send him sexually explicit images on social media.
The man accused of shooting and killing a father in front of his two children has been charged with murder, and documents have provided new details about the crime.
Drivers in Davis, Utah and Weber counties should be aware of upcoming closures that will impact traffic this weekend.
He previously said the clock change was "ridiculous" during a rally in Mississippi last month.