Tragic loss: Texas man on mission to spread father's ashes dies of heatstroke in Utah's Arches National Park
A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, family members said Tuesday.
A Texas man whose body was found in Utah’s Arches National Park is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes, family members said Tuesday.
Austin man dies while trying to spread father's ashes at Arches National Park
James Bernard Hendricks was journeying across the West to the Sierra Nevada region of Nevada and California to spread his father’s ashes. Hendricks is believed to have died of heat stroke.
James Bernard Hendricks was journeying across the West to the Sierra Nevada region of Nevada and California to spread his father’s ashes. Hendricks is believed to have died of heat stroke.
'Mama bird frantically circled overhead' as nest burns atop Utah power pole, firefighters say
Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.
Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.
Ohio man falls to his death after cliff-jumping at Utah lake
Witnesses said the man jumped from a height of about 50 feet.
Witnesses said the man jumped from a height of about 50 feet.
Utah boarding school loses license following death of Washington teen Taylor Goodridge
The death of a Snohomish County, Washington girl at a Utah-based therapeutic boarding school has led to the loss of its license, and a separate decision found that staff "breached the standard of care."
The death of a Snohomish County, Washington girl at a Utah-based therapeutic boarding school has led to the loss of its license, and a separate decision found that staff "breached the standard of care."
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Indiana woman dies at Utah national park amid summer heat
The National Park Service said Thursday that the 61-year-old visitor was pronounced dead at Canyonlands National Park.
The National Park Service said Thursday that the 61-year-old visitor was pronounced dead at Canyonlands National Park.
Utah mom Kouri Richins Googled 'luxury prisons for the rich' after allegedly killing husband: docs
Author of children's book 'Are You With Me?' Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning Eric Richins.
Author of children's book 'Are You With Me?' Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning Eric Richins.
Utah woman accused of killing husband then writing grief book for children requests bail
A Utah mother of three who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband then wrote a children’s book about grieving is asking a court to let her out on bail.
A Utah mother of three who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband then wrote a children’s book about grieving is asking a court to let her out on bail.
Watch: Houseboats go up in flames at marina on Arizona-Utah border
More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on the Utah-Arizona line on Friday, igniting while tourists and jet skiers stood by before the flames were extinguished.
More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on the Utah-Arizona line on Friday, igniting while tourists and jet skiers stood by before the flames were extinguished.
Utah woman sues Starbucks, claims cleaning tablets were found in drink
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
Utah district bans Bible in elementary, middle school 'due to vulgarity or violence'
The Good Book is being treated like a bad book in Utah after a parent frustrated by efforts to ban materials from schools convinced a suburban district that some Bible verses were too vulgar or violent for younger children.
The Good Book is being treated like a bad book in Utah after a parent frustrated by efforts to ban materials from schools convinced a suburban district that some Bible verses were too vulgar or violent for younger children.
Senior man found dead on Utah national park trail
Arches National Park rangers say it happened on the Primitive Loop section of Devils Garden Trail.
Arches National Park rangers say it happened on the Primitive Loop section of Devils Garden Trail.
Stray bullet hits toddler playing outside Utah day care center
A 2-year-old was shot in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside at day care in Utah, authorities said Tuesday.
A 2-year-old was shot in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside at day care in Utah, authorities said Tuesday.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
University of Utah athlete flees US amid rape charge, investigation
19-year-old diver Benjamin Smyth is wanted on a rape, forcible sodomy and forcible sexual abuse charges.
19-year-old diver Benjamin Smyth is wanted on a rape, forcible sodomy and forcible sexual abuse charges.
Utah woman who wrote children's book about grief charged with husband's murder
A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief after her husband died last year was charged with his murder by prosecutors who say the man died from a fentanyl overdose.
A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief after her husband died last year was charged with his murder by prosecutors who say the man died from a fentanyl overdose.
These US national parks require reservations in 2023
Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.
Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.
Police: Utah toddler run over, killed by landscaping equipment
A 2-year-old girl wandered into the backyard and stepped behind a piece of equipment her father was operating, police said.
A 2-year-old girl wandered into the backyard and stepped behind a piece of equipment her father was operating, police said.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.