Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire

Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.

Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.

Fire captain, wife and three children reportedly killed in flash flood

A Utah firefighter, his wife and three of their children were reportedly killed after a flash flood swept through southern Utah while the family was hiking and canyoneering.

Trump signs order shrinking 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according to White House statistics. 

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson declines to testify at preliminary hearing, will resume Sept. 1

The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concluded Friday with prosecutors presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.  Robinson declined to testify at the hearing.

Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence

The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.

Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment

The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.

Utah firefighters help save millions of honeybees

Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules cameras allowed in courtroom for Tyler Robinson trial

A Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Parent plunges more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike in Utah

A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.

Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’

Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson back in court as his lawyers want cameras banned

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as his lawyers fight to ban cameras in the courtroom, saying live broadcasts of the trial are a violation of his right to a fair trial. 

Ted Bundy linked to unsolved 1974 death of Utah teen after new DNA testing

Utah officials on Wednesday announced that new DNA testing has linked infamous serial killer, Ted Bundy, to the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime.

Utah mom accused of kidnapping son's alleged bully, threatening him

According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.