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Community members raise thousands for pride organizations after having rainbow flags stolen
HERRIMAN, Utah — After having their pride flags stolen overnight, residents in Herriman are turning their anger into donations, raising thousands for LGBTQ organizations across the state. Down a quiet street in the heart of Herriman, Utah, you’ll find a neighborhood bursting with color and compassion. “We all have something that we want to contribute to, something that we’re passionate about,”… → Read More
Wrong class told to quarantine due to ‘oversight’ by Davis County Health Department
The Davis County Health Department is apologizing for a "mix-up" in information which led them to ask the wrong group of students to quarantine after a student continued to attend class with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. → Read More
Homes in Springville, Mapleton, Hobble Creek Canyon evacuated due to rapidly growing wildfire
Homes are being evacuated as a wildfire near Mapleton and Springville spreads quickly due to strong winds. → Read More
Utah State Parks prepares for Labor Day Weekend at reduced capacity
Utah State Parks is gearing up for one of the busiest weekends of the year at reduced capacity; urging recreators to plan ahead and stay safe. → Read More
5,000 new claims for unemployment benefits in Utah last week
The latest Utah unemployment numbers show the pandemic is still taking a toll on the state's work force → Read More
‘I was in the gang banging life,’ unlikely bond forms between officer and man shot seven times
Two months after a shooting sent him to the hospital in critical condition, a Salt Lake man is back home with a new lease on life and a new appreciation for law enforcement. → Read More
ON CAMERA: Grocery store employees berate, curse at customer for improper mask use
Smith’s grocery store is addressing employee actions after three associates were caught on camera berating a customer for improper mask use → Read More
‘We’re going to die': Motorists stranded on freeway share story as Cottonwood Trail Fire burned along I-15
After a tire blow-out sparked a now 3,000-acre fire off of I-15 in southern Utah, a mother-daughter duo are sharing their experience as flames burned next to their vehicle. → Read More
Take-home tasting kits help dozens of local businesses stay afloat with hundreds of orders
Utah foodies are rejoicing over a local company’s take-home tasting kits – providing hundreds of orders to small businesses every week. → Read More
Spike in Utah COVID-19 cases causes concerns for West Wendover city leaders, casinos
Concerns of visitor spread and community detriment have led West Wendover city leaders to consider an ordinance increasing casino COVID requirements -- in turn creating consistency among all resorts. → Read More
Mural of George Floyd in SLC defaced
Local artists have, once again, restored a mural of George Floyd, after the downtown portrait was defaced with black tar overnight. → Read More
Utah mom warns of ‘Choking Game’ after son’s 14-year-old friend dies
A Utah mom is sharing a warning after her son lost a close friend to the “Choking Game.” → Read More
24 Hour Fitness gives Utah employees the boot with pre-recorded phone call
Utah based 24 Hour Fitness employees received a big surprise Wednesday → Read More
‘Plant Lice’ taking over trees as spring sets in
ROY, Utah – As warmer weather sets in, residents in Weber County are reporting an influx in aphids, also known as ‘plant lice.’ Step into Bethany Smith’s backyard in Roy, Utah, you’ll see a prized possession. “It’s a very large cherry tree,” Bethany smiled as she looked up at the 2-story tall beauty. “I’ve got tree pride over here!” she laughed. From the ground up – the tree looks healthy with… → Read More
No mask, No service: Can businesses legally require customers to wear masks?
To wear a mask, or not to wear a mask? Lately, that has been the question. → Read More
Orem woman allegedly shot in face by police officer; Family wants answers
An Orem family is looking for answers after they say their daughter was shot in the face by a police officer during a hit and run accident, and then left out of the police report. → Read More
Utah family devastated after coronavirus claims lives of two in two days
A Utah family is pushing precautions after losing not one, but two family members to COVID-19 just one day apart. → Read More
Utah family disheartened after WWII medallion stolen from veteran father’s grave
A Roy family is heartbroken and hoping for answers after their late father’s World War II medallion was removed from his grave. → Read More
We staked out a local grocery store — here’s why people don’t want to wear masks
Despite recommendations from state leaders for Utahns to wear masks in public, less than half of shoppers actually are, according to a recent survey in local grocery stores. FOX 13 asked shoppers why. → Read More
Bountiful food pantry takes on new curbside service to limit spread of COVID-19; donations needed
BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Food pantries across the state are looking for donations as need increases in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inside of the Bountiful Community Food Pantry volunteers were hard at work sorting donations, filling grocery bags, and organizing them into portioned carts for different sized families. In the back, cans of food and other non-perishable items fill metal bins – in the… → Read More