Robert Boyd
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Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Sting operation uncovers dozens of Utah contractors operating without a license
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- The Utah Department of Commerce recently conducted an undercover sting and found dozens of contractors operating without a license. Alisha Hadden is among those who have been left frustrated by someone who claimed to be a professional. → Read More
Pilot makes emergency landing after engine explodes over Utah Lake
SPANISH FORK, Utah -- A Utah County pilot had to make an emergency landing in a cornfield Saturday after his engine blew up 1,000 feet over Utah Lake. "It was just the slightest little shake that didn't feel right," said pilot Mike Patey. The shake was Patey’s engine exploding. → Read More
Spanish Fork Police seek help identifying suspect in burglary spree
SPANISH FORK, Utah -- Spanish Fork Police are looking for the suspect responsible for burglarizing three different businesses during the early morning hours of June 21. The businesses include Glade's Drive Inn and FiiZ Drinks in Spanish Fork, as well as Nickel Mania arcade in Springville. → Read More
South Jordan police seek suspects after iconic cottonwood tree set on fire
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah -- Police in South Jordan are searching for the people responsible for setting a cottonwood tree on fire that's more than 100 years old. The fire took place just feet away from homes being built in a new housing development known as McKee Farms. → Read More
American Fork Canyon closed Sunday due to human-caused wildfire
UTAH COUNTY, Utah -- Thousands of people were turned away from American Fork Canyon Sunday due to a wildfire that has been burning for more than 24 hours. The fire is no longer threatening homes but it is still burning more than 100 acres. → Read More
Rope swing, tree removed after man drowns in Farmington Pond
FARMINGTON, Utah -- A major change happened Wednesday at one of Davis Counties most popular swimming spots following a drowning. On Tuesday night the body of a 23-year-old man was found in Farmington Pond. → Read More
Brian Head Fire grows to nearly 1,000 acres; one home destroyed
BRIAN HEAD, Utah - A human-caused wildfire northeast of the resort town of Brian Head grew to 957 acres Sunday morning with no containment, fire managers said. One home has been destroyed, another has been damaged, and an untold number of structures are considered "threatened" by the fire. → Read More
Fox 13’s Robert Boyd on way to Brian Head wildfire
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Fox 13's Robert Boyd is en route to Iron County to cover the wildfire that has forced the evacuation of the entire town of Brian Head. → Read More
Ephraim Police Chief on administrative leave amid allegations of wrongdoing
EPHRAIM, Utah -- The longest serving police chief in the state of Utah is under investigation. Last week, Ephraim Police Chief Ron Rasmussen was put on paid administrative leave following allegations against him and his department. → Read More
Mother of Utah man killed in hit-and-run homicide pleads with driver to turn himself in
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The mother of the man killed by a hit-and-run driver in West Valley City is speaking out about the loss of her son and the heroic actions that led to his tragic death. Jeremy Hardman died Wednesday after witnesses say he confronted a man he saw abusing a dog on the corner of 3600 West and 4100 South. → Read More
Loved ones remember man killed by hit-and-run driver in West Valley City
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- West Valley City Police are still looking for the suspect responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash Wednesday afternoon. They say the victim, Jeremy Hardman, got into an altercation with another driver around 3:40 p.m. Police say the suspect then intentionally ran over Hardman, killing him. → Read More
Grief counselors assist students after 3 killed in shooting near Sandy elementary school
SANDY, Utah -- All three of the children involved in Tuesday's deadly shooting in Sandy attended nearby Brookwood Elementary School. Ever since that tragic incident, a steady flow of parents and students have been seeking out counseling. "I think the district and the school is doing a great job, this is a really tight-knit community and tight-knit neighborhood here," said parent Ben Draper. → Read More
Police investigating arson case in Kamas after barn fire endangers dozens of horses
KAMAS, Utah -- Police in Kamas are searching for an arsonist responsible for burning down a barn, nearly killing dozens of horses. The fire took place around 12:30 a.m. Friday at the High Star Ranch. → Read More
‘Outdoor and Proud 5K’ celebrates LGBTQ community amid family-friendly atmosphere
SALT LAKE CITY -- Pride weekend in Salt Lake City is in full throttle. However, for those LGBTQ supporters who are looking for a little more family-friendly atmosphere there is an alternate pride event that took place at Jordan Park Saturday morning: Outdoors and Proud 5K and Health Day. → Read More
Suspect steals thousands of dollars from Utah victims using cloned bank cards
NORTHERN UTAH -- Two days. That's all it took for someone to steal tens of thousands of dollars from dozens of victims throughout Weber and Davis counties. The man carried out the crimes after getting access to the victims' credit and debit card numbers. → Read More
Sanctuary in Summit County provides home for farm animals in need
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah -- When you hear about animal abuse and neglect, dogs and cats usually come to mind. However, farm animals can be victims too. This spring, a new non-profit organization was established in Summit County, Sage Mountain Sanctuary. → Read More
Helper family desperate for answers after dog killed in fenced-in yard
HELPER, Utah -- A family in Helper is desperate to find the person who shot and killed their dog. The five-year-old Red Heeler named Jazman was found dead lying in their yard Thursday morning. → Read More
Mother calls for firing of Unified Police detective who shot her son in incident DA ruled not justified
SALT LAKE CITY -- A mother is demanding that a Unified Police Detective be fired after he shot her son during a pursuit last October. The organization Utah Against Police Brutality gathered outside the Salt Lake County Building Saturday. Standing alongside them was Damian Huth and his family. → Read More
Summer season off to speedy start at Utah Olympic Park
PARK CITY, Utah -- Do you like going fast? Do you enjoy heights? What about a good adventure or wild ride? Well Utah Olympic Park has it all, and they officially opened for the summer on Friday. "There is something for everybody: the thrill seeker or just the person that wants to come out and take a nice easy ride on the Alpine Slide,"marketing manager Kole Nordmann said. → Read More
Woman serving time for shootout with Murray Police says incarceration saved her life
SALT LAKE CITY -- Five years ago, Sandra Chotia-Thompson went to prison in connection with a string of armed robberies with her girlfriend, one of them resulting in a shootout with police. → Read More