John Franchi
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Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Volunteers needed to count Utah's homeless population
Volunteers are needed to help in the annual statewide count of people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers conducting the survey ask those who are experiencing homelessness where they slept Jan 25. → Read More
Dozens of pugs rescued from puppy mill, looking for forever families in Utah
More than 40 dogs are looking for homes after being rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Nevada. The rescue was conducted by the Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation. → Read More
New Salt Lake City airport still growing as it approaches two years since debut
The new Salt Lake City International Airport is approaching its 2nd birthday and it is still growing. Phase one of the airport opened in September 2020. → Read More
Cache Co. family urges drivers slow down during Labor Day Weekend
A Cache County family has every reason to urge Utah drivers to slow down on the roads heading into the busy holiday weekend. → Read More
Utah high school football teams take action to beat the heat
School in Utah is still a couple of weeks away from getting underway, but there is plenty of activity going on right now on high school campuses across the state. → Read More
Thrifty Utah families find back-to-school deals shopping resale
The rising cost of food, gas and everyday expenses is forcing many Utah families to pinch pennies, with many finding they can save money by shopping for gently-worn items like clothing and shoes. → Read More
Families in need must once again apply for free school lunches
A COVID-19 pandemic relief program provided by the federal government is ending, just as students are getting ready to return to the classroom. → Read More
Utah home values remain high as inventory increases, market cools
Despite inflation and rising interest rates impacting all Utah consumers, the state’s housing market remains active. → Read More
Canyons School District searching for bus drivers
The Canyons School District is looking for a few good women and men to drive buses and get students to class. → Read More
Utahns to receive Amazon Prime Day packages even quicker
As inflation causes the price of everything to hit all-time highs, Utahns are looking to pinch pennies wherever they can. So this year, Amazon says it can save everyone cash during Prime Day. → Read More
Utah water 'shaming' website returns as drought continues
With most of Utah currently under extreme or exceptional drought conditions, every drop of water counts across the state. Officials have opened a portal to report water wasters abusing the resource. → Read More
2 killed in I-15 crash after SUV suddenly stops on highway
Two people were killed late Thursday following an accident on Interstate 15 in which an SUV stopped suddenly on the highway. → Read More
Locals cheer close of North Salt Lake waste incinerator
Activists are celebrating the closure of a medical waste incinerator in North Salt Lake which comes after a years long battle. → Read More
'Love at first sight': Utah girl born with one hand gets paired with 3-legged puppy
This 20-month-old Utah girl has a special bond with her new forever friend after a generous donation. → Read More
Utah whiz kids hope to make history at Scripps National Spelling Bee
With the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee scheduled for next week, is this the year a Utah student is named champion for the first time in history? → Read More
Utah honors responders during Emergency Medical Services Week
In honor of national Emergency Medical Services Week, FOX13 News is looking at the important work done by first responders and emergency medical services personnel. → Read More
Celebrated Utah teacher shares common experiences with students
A fourth-grade teacher at a Salt Lake City school earned Teacher of the Year honors by the Utah Afterschool Network. → Read More
Dogs set to be put down rescued by Utah pilot
The passengers on board the Cessna aircraft weren’t ordinary jet setters. The plane was loaded with 23 animals rescued from overcrowded shelters in west Texas. → Read More
Volunteers clean the Jordan River for Earth Day
Dozens of volunteers honored Earth Day by teaming up to clean the Jordan River and surrounding area on Friday. → Read More
Intermountain hospital shows off new robotic surgical system
Intermountain Healthcare's American Fork Hospital is using advancements aimed at making medical procedures a little easier for patients thanks to tech savvy teens trying their hand at this next generation technology → Read More