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One dead, several injured in car crash in Draper
DRAPER — One person was killed and several others were hospitalized following a two-car crash in Draper Thursday night. Lt. Mike Elkins with the Draper Police Department said officers responded to the area of 700 W. 12300 South, near the Jordan River Rotary Park, around 10:30 p.m. Elkins said...
Taylorsville police officer’s home a total loss after fire, family lost everything inside
SUNSET — Many of us have plenty of photos on our phones these days. However, the pictures Colton Gordon took Wednesday morning are memories he wishes never happened. “That is the inside of my living room,” Gordon said while scrolling through his photos. “And there is my house roof on fire.”
Suspect in 4th of July shooting facing multiple felonies
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A 22-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting two people during an early-morning altercation on the Fourth of July. Jose Jimenez-Mancilla was arrested Thursday after a fight in the garage of a townhome in Salt Lake City escalated into gunfire. According...
Car destroyed in fire caused by firework in Salt Lake County
SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — A car was destroyed by a fire that was started by fireworks in a neighborhood in Sandy. Firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread to a house that was just feet away. The fire happened Wednesday. "Some young kids were playing...
Missing kayaker identified after body recovered at Little Dell Reservoir
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Crews have recovered the body of a missing kayaker after she was seen falling into the waters at Little Dell Reservoir east of Salt Lake City. The individual was identified as 29-year-old Salt Lake City resident Hailey Mason, who was on the lake alone Tuesday when someone heard her calling for help around 2 p.m., Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera said at a Wednesday media briefing.
After lightning strikes teen group, one faces monthslong recovery
SALT LAKE CITY — All of the teens hospitalized after being shocked by a lightning strike have been released from the hospital. Fourteen-year-old Kaileigh Saling, the last of the hospitalized teens, was sent home Sunday night. Kaleigh said the lightning strike hit just inches from where she was walking.
Three Midvale businesses broken into overnight
MIDVALE — Three small Midvale businesses are reeling after a man smashed out their office windows. It happened near 7100 South and State Street on Monday night. Security footage from Sagato’s Bakery & Cafe showed the man hitting the window with a rock and kicking it, breaking it enough to get in. He did the same thing at Alexander’s Pet Salon and EZ Pawn.
Man arrested by SLCPD after found asleep in running pickup with drug paraphernalia visible
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found sleeping in a Chevrolet pickup with the engine running and with drug paraphernalia visible through the windows. A search of the vehicle found blue pills stamped “M30,” determined to...
Millcreek family nearly loses home to careless fireworks, has a message
SALT LAKE CITY — A Millcreek family that nearly lost their home due to a blaze started by fireworks has a message for others this Fourth of July holiday. One week ago, on Tuesday at approximately 10 p.m., huge orange flames could be seen shooting into the air on the side of Interstate 215 eastbound, near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon.
Firefighters urge caution after target shooting sparks fire in red flag conditions
TOOELE — Target shooters sparked a brush fire Wednesday that quickly spread to more than 15 acres, firefighters said. According to Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Karl Hunt, the target shooters called 911, and dispatchers got local, state and federal crews out to the hillside northwest of Grantsville and southwest of Interstate 80.
Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Draper apartment of friend’s disabled mother
DRAPER, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 39-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after police say he broke down a door and burglarized the apartment of a friend’s mother, a woman officers described as a disabled amputee. Police responded to an apartment complex at 14075...
Sandy Fire Department teaching safety with fun activities at Fourth of July celebration
SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — Firefighters from the Sandy Fire Department were out at the city's Fourth of July celebration to teach the public about staying safe during the festivities. Crews have been busy in the city. They were called out to a car fire Wednesday that was started by...
Drug arrest made in relation to suspicious package that forced courthouse evacuation
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Deputies have made an arrest in relation to a suspicious package that forced the evacuation of the Matheson Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City. Eric Lynn Bentrum, age 55, was taken into custody on drug-related charges. According to court records, deputies with the Salt...
PHOTOS: Suspected DUI crash in Taylorsville leaves multiple people injured
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Two vehicles collided late Thursday night in Taylorsville, sending multiple people to the hospital, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at 1300 West Atherton Drive, according to local law enforcement. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find occupants from both vehicles requiring medical attention.
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