Bryce Canyon National Park ranger dies after tripping, falling

The National Park Service announced that veteran park ranger Tom Lorig, 78, passed away on Friday after a tragic accident at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Truck driver accused of killing Utah officer was holding woman captive

Michael Aaron Jayne was arrested on May 11, for allegedly driving his truck into and killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser during a traffic stop, while also holding a woman captive in the cab of his truck; Jayne faces multiple charges including aggravated murder and kidnapping.

Kevin Bacon visits Utah high school where 'Footloose' was filmed

Actor Kevin Bacon, who starred in the 1984 musical "Footloose," delighted fans by visiting the Utah high school where the movie was filmed.

Arizona Coyotes no more: NHL team moving to Utah following speculation over future

The Arizona Coyotes, an NHL team that moved to Arizona from Canada decades ago, is on the move once again, in a sale that will leave Phoenix without a professional hockey team for the first time since the 1990s.

Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out

A guilty plea by the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out due to an unmet condition of his deal that hinged on whether others charged in the case also would plead guilty.

60-foot crack discovered in rural Utah dam puts nearby town at risk

Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.

Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' school on prom day after students' viral campaign

Kevin Bacon, who starred in “Footloose" 40 years ago, will return to Utah’s Payson High School after students got his attention with a months-long campaign.

Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt videos released: What led to heinous child abuse charges

Newly released police videos show the disturbing moments that led to the arrests of popular YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.

Ruby Franke sentenced to prison in child abuse case

Ruby Franke was sentenced on Tuesday after she and her business partner admitted to physically and emotionally abusing Franke’s children. 

Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause

A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.

FBI: Delta passenger restrained midflight for spitting, harassing travelers and crew

Darnel Silver Collins, a dual citizen of the Netherlands and the U.S., is facing federal charges for disruptive behavior and assault during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City.

Utah eyes NHL team after Jazz owner puts in request to initiate expansion

An NHL team could be heading to Utah after the Smith Entertainment Group, the owners of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, put in a request for an expansion process to the league.