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Prosecutors make their case for why Utah children's book author should face trial in husband's death
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Detectives on Monday described in court how they zeroed in on a Utah mother known for penning a children’s book about grief as the main suspect in her husband’s fatal poisoning. The multiday hearing will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against her to proceed with a trial. Kouri Richins, 34, faces several felony charges for allegedly killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022 at their home in a small mountain town near Park City. Prosecutors say she slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a...
Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts Utah until 8 p.m. Sunday evening. The warning also includes parts of Colorado and Wyoming. The parts of Utah the warning encapsulates include Vernal, Price, Moab and Park City. This story...
American Fork man, friends dead after triple drowning in California
SPRINGVILLE, California, Aug. 25, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Utah man and two canyoneering friends are dead after a triple drowning in southern California. Cyndi Miller, sister to David Bell, has confirmed her brother drowned Saturday while trying to save two friends, whom she identified as Utahn Jeannine Skinner and Peter On, whose state of residence was not confirmed.
1 dead, 1 missing at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
VERNAL — One woman is dead and her adult daughter is missing after recreating at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. About 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sweetwater County dispatchers in Wyoming received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning at the reservoir. The call was then transferred to Vernal dispatchers, who relayed the information to Daggett County Sheriff's Office, Flaming Gorge Ambulance and Green River Fire Department.
Woman in her 70s ejected from vehicle in Taylorsville crash
TAYLORSVILLE— A woman in her 70s was ejected from a vehicle after being hit by another car and taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to Taylorsville police. Her husband, who was also in the car, sustained moderate injuries and the driver of the other vehicle had a broken thumb. Both were also taken to the hospital.
4 under-the-radar freshmen from BYU's 'home-run' class
PROVO — With a week remaining before BYU's season opener, Jay Hill's defense is coming together in his second season as defensive coordinator. That defense brings back several standout players, including defensive end and team captain Tyler Batty, linebacker Harrison Taggart and cornerback Jakob Robinson, to name a few key returners.
Some Final Thoughts As Utah Football Begins Game Week For First Time In 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – It is officially game week for Utah Football. The Utes wrapped up fall camp practices last week, and preparations for Week 1 opponent Southern Utah have already begun. Though Monday will feel like the start of game week, the football program entered that mode on...
Rally comes up just short as Bears fall to 0-2
A furious second-half comeback wasn't quite enough to translate to a win as the Bear River football team fell 34-28 to Cedar in its home opener Friday night. It was a tale of two halves as the visiting Reds took a 27-0 advantage into the locker room, only to see the home team storm back into contention, scoring 28 second-half points. Cedar's lone touchdown in the third quarter proved to be the difference as the Bears fell to 0-2 heading into this week's rivalry game against Box Elder.
No injuries reported in Sandy drive-by shooting
SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — Roads are closed near Harrison Street and Monroe Street after a drive-by shooting. Sgt. Moffitt with the Sandy City Police Department said officers were dispatched to the scene just after 8 p.m. Sunday. Officers are reportedly working to piece information together but said "some evidence"...
Utah Jazz Catch Favorable Schedule for Top-5 Lottery Pick Hope
The Utah Jazz are poised for a challenging season, according to the newly released NBA schedule. With upcoming matches against primarily non-playoff teams, the Jazz are likely to struggle, potentially leading to a low win total before the trade deadline. Early predictions suggest they could have fewer than 10 wins by February, setting them up for a sell-off of veterans like Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson. This strategy may ultimately position the team to secure a top-5 lottery pick, setting the stage for future competitiveness. If they embrace a tanking strategy, it could bring a generational talent to Utah.
Alex Pereira didn’t expect Khalil Rountree Jr. next, but Magomed ‘Ankalaev didn’t want to fight me’
Alex Pereira defends his UFC light heavyweight title next against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City, and admits he was as surprised as anyone with the booking. Pereira said Saturday morning on his YouTube channel that he asked UFC to book him against...
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