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Jazz hold off Pelicans in home opener, 120-119

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Published: October 24, 2026 04:45

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It came down to the final shot, but the Utah Jazz held on. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray missed a contested shot at the buzzers as the Jazz pulled out a 120-119 victory…

SR-29 collapses due to flooding in Emery County, road to close for emergency repairs

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/sr-29-collapses-flood-emery-county/

Published: October 24, 2026 03:13

EMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A portion of SR-29 is facing an emergency closure after floodwater caused the road to collapse. According to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, the road collapsed due to flooding and about 100 feet of the eastbound lane is…

'Pure panic': Mother of five speaks after second Hurricane flash flood devastates home

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/mother-speaks-hurricane-flood-devastates-home/

Published: October 24, 2026 01:42

After a devastating flash flood ripped through Southern Utah on Thursday leaving more than 80 homes destroyed, families have been left with next to nothing.

'I don't feel safe here': Hurricane residents speak out after devastating flash flood destroys homes

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/hurricane-residents-speak-flash-flood/

Published: October 24, 2026 01:39

Though Friday brought sun and clear skies to Southern Utah, the remnants of Thursday's flooding are still scattered across Hurricane, leaving residents to clean up the mess.

'Recusal isn't optional': Organizations call for Utah Supreme Court Justice to step away from redistricting proceedings

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/inside-utah-politics/organizations-call-recusal-redistricting-justice/

Published: October 24, 2026 00:40

BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple organizations are calling for a newly appointed Supreme Court Justice to recuse himself after he signed in support of repealing Proposition 4, the same case he is set to oversee. Prop 4 previously created an independent…

NTSB report details crash that killed Utah-based helicopter pilot during firefighting operations

https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/ntsb-report-crash-utah-helicopter-pilot/

Published: October 24, 2026 00:36

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A report has been released detailing what led to a fatal helicopter crash during firefighting operations that killed a Utah-based pilot. On September 20, shortly before 2 p.m. an Airbus crashed while responding to the Dome fire near…

Jazz fans pumped up for home opener tonight

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Published: October 24, 2026 00:35

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Utah Jazz fans have suffered the last for years. The team has been in tank mode, winning just 39 games total the last two seasons combined. But the pain may be coming to an end this year. Hundreds of Jazz fans lined up more…

2 Ogden men face child abuse, endangerment charges, accused of cultivating marijuana in the presence of minors

https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/2-ogden-charged-growing-marijuana-kids/

Published: October 23, 2026 23:25

Two Ogden men are facing charges after children were found to have been exposed to large quantities of marijuana inside of their home.

Voters receive 'ID Required' ballot inserts in Utah County: What you need to know

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/voters-id-required-inserts-ballots/

Published: October 23, 2026 23:21

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — Some Utah County voters have received an insert in their ballots, telling them that they need to provide ID. The Utah County Clerk said that although some voters received it in error, most voters don't need to worry about it. Thousands…

Woman arrested for automobile homicide after allegedly striking, killing pedestrian while on phone

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/woman-arrested-automobile-homicide/

Published: October 23, 2026 23:12

BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC4) — A woman has been arrested for automobile homicide after she allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in May 2026. Documents state she was on her phone while driving prior to the incident. Lisa Whittington, 37, is facing charges for…

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Utah Lt. Governor over access to full voter information

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/inside-utah-politics/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-lt-governor/

Published: October 23, 2026 22:55

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah’s Lt. Governor, Deidre Henderson, over Utah’s voter records, requesting full, unredacted information about voters. On Friday, a federal judge dismissed…

Popular Utah County trail closed due to rockfall

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/popular-utah-trail-closed-rockfall/

Published: October 23, 2026 22:08

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A rockslide in Provo Canyon has closed the Bridal Veil falls trail. According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office (UCSO), there is a rockslide in Provo Canyon near the Bridal Veil Falls Area. The trail and park near the trails are…

Votes are in: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium announces names for Asian Small-Clawed Otter pups

https://www.abc4.com/animals/loveland-aquarium-names-otter-pups/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:42

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has announced the names of their Asian Small-Clawed Otter Pups.

Parole hearing set for Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt three years after pleading guilty

https://www.abc4.com/news/8-passengers/parole-hearing-set-franke-hildebrandt/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:32

The first parole hearing for two former YouTuber parenting influencers has been set for December, three years after the two women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse.

St. George man charged with lewdness and attempting to strangle a K9

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/st-george-man-charged-lewdness-strangle-k9/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:18

A St. George man is behind bars after police say he exposed himself on a neighbor's doorbell camera and then attempted to strangle a police dog when officers came to arrest him.

Free CELSIUS Combine brings football activities to University of Utah campus

https://www.abc4.com/sports/college-sports/celsius-college-gameday-combine/

Published: October 23, 2026 21:07

The Houston Cougars are facing off against the Utah Utes on Saturday, Oct. 24. Ahead of the big game, CELSIUS is hosting a College GameDay Combine!

Boil order issued in Cedar City due to E. Coli., contamination

https://www.abc4.com/news/health/boil-order-cedar-city-e-coli/

Published: October 23, 2026 20:56

CEDAR CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A Boil order is in effect for parts of Cedar City. According to Cedar City, their water system recently detected total coliform and E. Coli bacteria within water samples taken near 500 S and 450 W. The sample was reportedly taken…

Utah weather: A drier and cooler weather pattern settles in for the weekend

https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/drier-cooler-weather-pattern-settles-in-weekend/

Published: October 23, 2026 20:25

Happy Friday, Utah! An upper-low will continue to send scattered showers across northern Utah through Friday evening. A secondary low could bring a return of showers and a few storms to southeast Utah on Saturday.

'JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE!': Trump criticizes judge overseeing Tyler Robinson case

https://www.abc4.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting/trump-criticizes-judge-robinson-kirk/

Published: October 23, 2026 20:03

The president took to social media to criticize the judge overseeing the case of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.

Davis School District faces lawsuit over sexual harassment of female students at Syracuse High School

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/jane-does-dsd-lawsuit-sexual-harassment/

Published: October 23, 2026 19:04

Two Jane Does have filed a lawsuit against the Davis School District, claiming that it deliberately failed to stop male students from harassing, sexually exploiting, and degrading female students at Syracuse High School.

Trial dates set for man accused of killing two Tremonton police officers in 2025

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/tremonton-officers-shooting/trial-dates-set-tremonton-officers-shooting/

Published: October 23, 2026 18:50

Trial dates are set for the man accused of shooting and killing two Tremonton-Garland Police Officers and injuring a sheriff's deputy and his K-9 in 2025.

Salt Lake County offers Saturday early voting for the first time: What to know

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/salt-lake-county-saturday-early-voting/

Published: October 23, 2026 17:33

For Salt Lake County voters who would like to vote in person this election, you now have a chance to vote early on a Saturday for the first time.

Fire in economy parking lot at SLC airport damages a dozen vehicles

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/parking-lot-fire-slc-airport/

Published: October 23, 2026 16:57

A dozen vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out in the economy parking lot of the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Two teens charged as adults with murdering man outside Holladay condominiums

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Published: October 23, 2026 16:11

Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was found shot and killed in a Holladay parking lot.

Need a smile? Livestream features 6 newborn puppies all day long

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Published: October 23, 2026 14:42

For science, of course.

Snoopy fans, get ready: Best Friends Animal Society drops new merch with Snoopy and his siblings

https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/best-friends-animal-society-peanuts-snoopy-merch/

Published: October 23, 2026 14:35

If you can't get enough of Snoopy, then this new merch drop from Best Friends Animal Society is for you. In partnership with Peanuts, the new limited-edition collection features Snoopy and his five siblings.

Pentagon bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/pentagon-bans-troops-nonpublic-info-bet/

Published: October 23, 2026 13:54

The one-page document comes months after a soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro was charged with using classified info to bet on Polymarket.

Utah weather: Much cooler weather ahead this weekend

https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/cooler-weather-ahead-weekend/

Published: October 23, 2026 13:46

Most of the state will dry out, but wrap-around moisture could keep some thunderstorms in Northern Utah.

Special Cosmo the Cougar bobblehead riding the Cougar Cosmobile revealed

https://www.abc4.com/sports/college-sports/byu/special-cosmo-bobblehead-cosmobile-revealed/

Published: October 23, 2026 13:17

A special Cosmo the Cougar bobblehead has been revealed after BYU's meteoric win and rise in the AP Top 25.

Mammoth rally falls short in 5-3 loss to Kraken

https://www.abc4.com/sports/nhl-hockey/mammoth-rally-falls-short-in-5-3-loss-to-kraken/

Published: October 23, 2026 05:06

SEATTLE (ABC4) —The Utah Mammoth battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but Seattle had the final answer in a 5-3 Kraken win Thursday night. Karel Vejmelka was back in net for Utah after being pulled in his previous start against…

Former Cache County Victims Service Director charged after allegedly faking education for pay increase

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/cache-county-official-charged-faking-education-pay/

Published: October 23, 2026 03:35

CACHE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The former Director of Victims Services for Cache County has been charged after allegedly faking parts of her education for a pay increase. Terryl Lee Warner, 63, is charged with one count of communications fraud, a…

Man sentenced in street race shooting that left one dead, injured others

https://www.abc4.com/news/man-sentenced-fatal-shooting/

Published: October 23, 2026 02:43

WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been sentenced to up to 20 years in jail after an August 2025 shooting that left one dead, and two others, including a 5-year-old child, injured. Christian Elias Antonio Ruiz, 18, was previously charged with murder and…

'Crushing': Hurricane woman speaks after flooding damages home

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/hurricane-woman-speaks-flooding/

Published: October 23, 2026 01:59

HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) — After an intense storm hit Southern Utah, one woman's house was completely flooded. Flash floods, severe thunderstorms, and even hail hit Southern Utah this morning. Some areas, including the Willow Wind RV Park, were evacuated,…

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirms death of a missionary

https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-missionary-death/

Published: October 23, 2026 00:44

MORGAN, Utah (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed the death of a missionary. In a statement issued today, the Church confirmed that one of their missionaries died after temporarily returning home for a medical procedure.…

Tyler Robinson's defense team aims for 2029 trial date, despite objections from Erika Kirk

https://www.abc4.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting/tyler-robinsons-defense-aims-2029-trial/

Published: October 23, 2026 00:10

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — The defense team for Tyler Robinson says they are expecting to go to trial in 2029, despite objections from the Kirk family. Robinson is charged with one count of aggravated murder with the victim targeting enhancement and various…

I-15 closed to northbound traffic near Washington City due to multi-vehicle crash; One seriously injured

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/i-15-closure-crash-injury/

Published: October 22, 2026 23:59

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — I-15 is closed to northbound traffic near Washington Parkway due to a multi-vehicle crash. According to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), northbound I-15 is closed to all traffic at milepost 13, near Washington…

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with deer on SR-13

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/motorcyclist-killed-colliding-sr-13/

Published: October 22, 2026 22:49

NORTHERN UTAH, Utah (ABC4) — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a deer on SR-13. The motorcyclist, riding a Suzuki VL1 motorcycle, was traveling northbound on Sr-13 on October 22nd shortly after 6:30 a.m.. Around milepost 29, a deer ran out…

Plan Ahead: Ramp closures, lane reductions likely to cause delays on I-215, I-80

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/ramp-closures-lane-reductions-construction/

Published: October 22, 2026 22:21

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning of upcoming ramp closures in Salt Lake City. The ramp closures will happen overnight on Monday and Tuesday nights and will allow crews to complete work on the I-80/I-215 interchange.…

Man sentenced after illegally poaching bull elk in Utah

https://www.abc4.com/news/man-sentenced-illegally-poaching-bull-elk/

Published: October 22, 2026 22:13

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — An Idaho man was sentenced after he illegally killed a bull elk in Utah. According to the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement, they received a complaint from a concerned citizen in 2023. They were…

Crews respond to active house fire in Taylorsville

https://www.abc4.com/news/house-fire-taylorsville/

Published: October 22, 2026 22:08

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — Crews are responding to an active house fire in Taylorsville. Around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, multiple callers reported a house fire near 4300 S Marvinwood Drive in Taylorsville. Callers stated that the garage of a 2-story home…

Discussing the issues with candidates for Salt Lake County District Attorney: Sim Gill and Kent Davis

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/inside-utah-politics/slco-district-attorney-candidates-special/

Published: October 22, 2026 21:39

In partnership with Solutions Utah, ABC4's chief political correspondent Lindsay Aerts sat down with the candidates for Salt Lake County District Attorney, incumbent Sim Gill (D) and Kent Davis (R).

Scattered showers and storms with a flood and isolated severe risk through Thursday evening

https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/scattered-showers-storms-flood-risk/

Published: October 22, 2026 21:14

A cut-off area of low pressure continues to bring periods of heavy rain, isolated strong storms and flooding across Utah through Thursday evening

Hurricane declares local state of emergency due to flooding, damage

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/hurricane-local-state-of-emergency-flooding/

Published: October 22, 2026 21:04

HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) — The City of Hurricane has declared a local state of emergency after flooding has damaged over one hundred residential structures. According to Hurricane City officials, the city is responding to significant flooding and related…

Chamberlain University opens its first Utah nursing school in Sandy

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/chamberlain-university-utah-nursing-school-opens/

Published: October 22, 2026 20:59

Chamberlain University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 22 to mark the opening of its new Sandy campus, which aims to address Utah's nursing shortage through flexible bachelor's degree programs.

Utah sees continued decline in public school enrollment, new data shows

https://www.abc4.com/news/education/utah-decline-public-school-enrollment/

Published: October 22, 2026 20:51

Utah sees continued decline in public school enrollment, new data shows

Thursday morning storms trigger flash flooding and evacuations for areas near Gould Wash in Washington county

https://www.abc4.com/weather/storms-rainfall-evacuations-gould-wash/

Published: October 22, 2026 20:46

It was a wet and stormy Thursday morning across portions of Washington county in southern Utah. A line of training thunderstorms rolled across the area, bringing up to 1.00" -2.00" of rainfall in a short period of time.

WATCH: Southern Utah experiences intense flooding amid evacuations

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/southern-utah-flooding-evacuations/

Published: October 22, 2026 20:42

LA VERKIN, Utah (ABC4) — A severe storm has hit Southern Utah, leading to flash flood warnings and even evacuations for some Hurricane residents. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Zion National Park, Springdale, La Verkin, Virgin, and…

DOJ is sending election monitors to Utah, Lt. Governor says

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/doj-election-monitors-utah-lt-gov/

Published: October 22, 2026 19:31

The Department of Justice is sending election monitors to Utah, but the Lt. Governor reassured voters and said she welcomes the scrutiny.

Man convicted of aggravated murder after girlfriend found dead in trunk in 2024

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/man-sentenced-life-girlfriend-murdered-trunk-bluffdale/

Published: October 22, 2026 18:45

A Herriman man accused of murdering his girlfriend after she was found dead in a box in his trunk has been sentenced to life in prison.

‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer known as Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge

https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/looksmaxxing-streamer-known-as-clavicular-pleads-not-guilty-to-rape-charge/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:54

Peters, 20, is accused of giving a 17-year-old girl alcohol until she was drunk and then sexually assaulting her when she visited him in Chatham, on Cape Cod, in May 2025.

UnitedHealthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage cancellations to affect 1 million

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/unitedhealthcare-humana-medicare-advantage-cancellations-to-affect-1-million/

Published: October 22, 2026 17:49

The plans being discontinued are primarily Preferred Provider Organizations, which offer more flexible provider networks.

Ogden man federally charged with attempted hate crime for 2025 threats against synagogue

https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/utah-man-federal-charges-attempted-hate-crime-synagogue/

Published: October 22, 2026 16:35

The United States Attorney's Office announced federal charges against an Ogden man accused of making online threats against a synagogue in 2025.

Person detained after reports of firearm on UofU campus caused alert

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/person-detained-firearm-uofu-campus-alert/

Published: October 22, 2026 15:33

A person was detained after reportedly brandishing a firearm on University of Utah campus, causing a campus alert Wednesday night.

Several San Juan County schools move online due to severe weather Thursday

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/san-juan-schools-online-severe-weather/

Published: October 22, 2026 14:56

Multiple schools in San Juan School District moved to online learning due to severe weather on Thursday.

Driver critically injured in Logan after crashing into cow, being hit by truck

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/driver-critically-injured-logan-cow-truck-crash/

Published: October 22, 2026 14:32

A driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he hit a cow in the roadway and was then hit by a semi-truck.

Utah weather: Severe weather and flooding possible across Utah

https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/severe-weather-flooding-possible-across-utah/

Published: October 22, 2026 13:55

Severe weather potential stretches into Northern Utah with a lingering flash flood threat in the south and east.

Flash flood warning issued for La Verkin, Virgin Thursday morning

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/flash-flood-warning-la-verkin-virgin/

Published: October 22, 2026 13:32

A flash flood warning was issued for La Verkin, Virgin, and surrounding areas in Washington County Thursday morning.

Man arrested after investigators find multiple Child Sexual Abuse Material files on hard drives

https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/man-arrested-csam/

Published: October 22, 2026 04:12

CACHE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A Cache County man has been charged with multiple felonies for sexual exploitation of a minor. Kevin Frank Ostergaard, 61, is charged with ten separate counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators found Child…

UofU football player 'indefinitely suspended' after arrest for sex offenses

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/uofu-football-player-indefinitely-suspended-sex-offenses/

Published: October 22, 2026 04:01

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A University of Utah football player has been "indefinitely suspended" after allegedly sexually assaulting an individual and sharing a video of the rape. Jamal Lamar Wallace Moore Jr., is a defense tackle for the University of Utah…

'Are my teeth still in there?' Woman speaks out after being thrown to the ground, arrested during Utah County Commission meeting

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/woman-thrown-to-ground-arrested-ucso-remembers/

Published: October 22, 2026 03:10

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A video has been circulating online depicting a woman being thrown to the ground and placed in handcuffs at the Utah County Commission meeting on Tuesday evening. The woman was arrested after allegedly disrupting a planning commission…

TRAFFIC ALERT: SR-7 closed near Sand Hollow Reservoir due to debris

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/sr-7-debris-closure/

Published: October 22, 2026 02:54

HURRICANE, Utah (ABC4) — Debris caused by flooding has led to road closures in Southern Utah. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Sr_& is closed to both northbound and southbound traffic between milepost 15 to milepost 18.3 due to "Debris…

Man charged after allegedly choking 17-year-old daughter

https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/man-charged-choking-17-daughter/

Published: October 22, 2026 02:13

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly choking his 17-year-old daughter during a fight. The 43-year-old man, who ABC4.com is not identifying due to his relationship to the victim, is charged with one…

'Justice for Aspen': Emergency rally held at Capitol after woman shoved to ground, arrested during Utah County Commission meeting

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/emergency-rally-woman-arrested-protesing-ucso/

Published: October 22, 2026 02:08

An emergency rally was held at the Utah State Capitol on Wednesday after a protest turned "disruptive" on Tuesday evening.

'Responsibility to maintain order': Utah County Sheriff speaks on arrest at Utah County Commission meeting amid backlash

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/utah-county-sheriff-speaks-arrest-backlash/

Published: October 21, 2026 23:05

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — After a video showing a woman being shoved to the ground and arrested during a protest in Utah County went viral, the Utah County Sheriff has released a statement, arguing that they had a responsibility to maintain order. During a Utah…

Utah weather: Periods of showers and storms with a flood and severe weather threat through Thursday evening

https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/periods-showers-storms-flood-severe-weather-threat/

Published: October 21, 2026 20:33

Happy Wednesday, Utah! A cut-off area of low pressure is moving towards Utah, bringing periods of heavy rain, isolated severe storms, and the potential for flash flooding across southern Utah.

Wasatch County Sheriff takes voluntary administrative leave after criminal indictment

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/wasatch-county-sheriff-leave-criminal-indictment/

Published: October 21, 2026 20:17

Weeks after being criminally charged, Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby has taken administrative leave, according to a letter he sent to the County Council on Wednesday.

Utah students receive nearly 8,000 rainbow trout eggs to study aquatic life

https://www.abc4.com/animals/utah-wildlife/schools-receive-rainbow-trout-eggs/

Published: October 21, 2026 20:16

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is helping kids in the Beehive State learn about aquatic life by providing 7,700 eggs to Utah schools.

Man in 'old man' mask accused of robbing banks while on supervised release for bank robbery convictions: DOJ

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/old-man-mask-robbing-banks/

Published: October 21, 2026 18:31

David Sartin Jr., 40, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on both robbery charges, the Department of Justice said.

Woman arrested, two others cited after protesting data centers at Utah County Commission meeting

https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/woman-arrested-two-cited-protesting-ucso/

Published: October 21, 2026 16:11

A woman was arrested and two others were cited after they allegedly disrupted a planning commission meeting about data centers in Utah County.

GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy. This is how

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/gta-6-launch-could-drain-1-billion-from-us-economy/

Published: October 21, 2026 15:11

Economics professor Jose Garcia Montalvo calculated the figure using an estimated 1.5 million workers calling out sick on release day.

Meet the US's newest national park, Chiricahua

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/meet-the-uss-newest-national-park-chiricahua/

Published: October 21, 2026 14:55

The U.S. now has 64 national parks, fouPresident Trump on Tuesday signed H.R. 6380, redesignating Chiricahua National Monument as the Chiricahua National Park.r of which you'll find in Arizona.

Flash flood warning issued for Zion National Park, Springdale

https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/flash-flood-warning-zion-national-park-springdale/

Published: October 21, 2026 14:45

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Springdale and Zion National Park Wednesday morning.

Guests booted from Disney World after stunt on Epcot ride: 'Clear violation of our park rules'

https://www.abc4.com/news/national/guests-booted-disney-epcot-violation/

Published: October 21, 2026 14:40

The visitors were escorted from Disney World after another guest filmed one of them engaging in unauthorized aquatic activities in the Mexico pavilion.

Utah Weather: High flood threat for Utah as tropical moisture moves through Southwest

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Published: October 21, 2026 13:45

Deep tropical moisture is moving through the Southwest, bringing flooding and severe weather across the region.

Wasatch County Sheriff seeks to disqualify judge in obstruction of justice case

https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/wasatch-county-sheriff-disqualify-judge/

Published: October 21, 2026 01:19

WASATCH COUNTY (ABC4) — Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby is seeking to disqualify the judge in his criminal proceedings, arguing that the judge currently oversees proceedings related to Kouri Richins and may be called as a witness in Rigby's proceedings.…

Newly appointed Utah Supreme Court Justice signed Prop 4 repeal effort months before appointment

https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/inside-utah-politics/supreme-court-justice-signed-prop-4-repeal-effort/

Published: October 21, 2026 00:04

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As litigation continues in Utah's redistricting battle, one of Governor Spencer Cox's newly appointed Supreme Court justices signed the controversial repeal of Proposition 4, Utah's anti-gerrymandering law, seven months before he…

Two dogs reportedly abandoned in Layton; Davis County officials seek owner

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Published: October 20, 2026 23:58

LAYTON, Utah (ABC4) — Davis County officials are seeking an individual believed to have abandoned two dogs. According to the Animal Care of Davis County, two dogs were left behind on Larsen Lane in Layton, Utah, behind Tanner Clinic, on Monday, October…

Roy City to go forward with tax increase after referendum petition fails

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Published: October 20, 2026 23:36

ROY, Utah (ABC4) — A referendum petition to place a proposed tax increase on Roy city ballots won't go to voters this November after several signatures were withdrawn. Earlier this year, Roy City voted to approve a 55.45% tax increase, stating that the…

Pittsburgh Penguins' player experiences medical episode shortly after takeoff from SLC airport

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Published: October 20, 2026 23:09

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — According to a statement from the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of their players experienced a medical episode while leaving the Salt Lake City International Airport, after previously playing the Mammoth. The Pittsburg Penguins played…

Salt Lake County Mayor proposes property tax increase to pay for major jail overhaul in 2027 budget

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Published: October 20, 2026 22:49

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson presented her proposed 2027 budget to the county council on Tuesday, which includes plans for criminal justice reform and a major overhaul to the county jail.

'It's empowering' Ivins kids work to revitalize park after fire

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Published: October 20, 2026 22:19

IVINS, Utah (ABC4) — Local kids are working to bring a park to life, several years after a fire. In 2022, a fire quickly spread through the Mojave Estates Park in Ivins, leaving nothing but a bit of grass, some wood chips, and a set of monkey bars. A group…

Pumpkins for canned food: Southern Utah funeral home hosts donation drive

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Published: October 20, 2026 22:11

SAINT GEORGE Utah (ABC4) — A Southern Utah Funeral Home is hosting a donation drive to help support the community. According to the Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, they are giving away pumpkins to anyone who donates five or more canned…

Woman charged after allegedly trying to stab 11-year-old son

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Published: October 20, 2026 21:54

A woman has been charged with aggravated child abuse after she allegedly tried to stab a child and hit him with a hot pan.

Charges dropped against former Salt Lake City Police officer accused of sexual assault

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Published: October 20, 2026 21:48

All charges have been dropped against a former Salt Lake City Police Officer who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app in 2024.

Ballet West hosts blood drive featuring actor portraying Dracula

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Published: October 20, 2026 21:45

Ballet West is hosting a blood drive at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City today, featuring Dracula performer Tyler Gum and rehearsal director Pamela Robinson to encourage community donations.

Here are the best and worst McDonald’s in America — and the reviews don’t hold back

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Published: October 20, 2026 20:52

Not all Golden Arches get glowing reviews. A new ranking puts one Arizona McDonald's at the bottom — and a Texas location at the top.

WATCH: Wyoming sheriff's deputy narrowly avoids hitting child on e-scooter

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Published: October 20, 2026 20:18

A patrolling sheriff's deputy in Wyoming narrowly avoided hitting a child who rode their electric scooter into the road.

Secretary of Education discusses Trump administration K-12 priorities at first stop of speaking tour at SLC charter school

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Published: October 20, 2026 20:11

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon began chose to kick off her speaking tour focused on the Trump administration's education priorities in Salt Lake City on Tuesday morning.

Utah weather: Periods of heavy rain and a few thunderstorms arrive Wednesday through Friday across Utah

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Published: October 20, 2026 19:45

Happy Tuesday, Utah! A cut-off area of low pressure will move towards Utah bringing periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, and the potential for flash flooding across Utah.

Woman caused deadly crash on I-15 while using phone to view pornography, charges say

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Published: October 20, 2026 18:50

A California woman is accused of causing a deadly crash in Juab County for driving while using her phone to access pornography.

Two pedestrians hospitalized after being hit by truck in West Valley City

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Published: October 20, 2026 17:44

Two pedestrians were hospitalized in critical condition after they were hit by a truck in a West Valley City intersection.

What is Utah's most mispronounced word? We have the data

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:51

While Utah is well-known for interesting pronunciations like "moun'n" for mountain and the infamous "t" at the end of "across," there's one word that Utahns have been looking up the pronunciation of all year long.

Philadelphia Eagles face backlash for handling of Jalen Hurts blood clotting issue

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:32

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing intensifying criticism for how the team handled a major health complication involving its star quarterback, who the Eagles announced will miss the rest of the season due to a potentially fatal blood-clotting condition.

Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:27

President Trump on Monday announced a program meant to give farmers one-time payments to help "offset diesel costs" this harvest season, but it likely won't have an immediate impact.

Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in wildfire rubble

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:26

A California family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood.

New OJ Simpson revelation an 'interesting postscript': Attorney

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Published: October 20, 2026 14:37

In his book, "If I Did It," Simpson wrote a hypothetical confession that included an accomplice thought to be Ippolito.

Utah sues Kalshi, seeking up to $60 million in profit made off of Utahns

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Published: October 20, 2026 14:25

The Utah Attorney General’s Office is filing a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi, seeking the tens of millions of dollars the website illegally made off of Utahns.

New passport design unveiled: Here's when you can get it

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Published: October 20, 2026 14:05

"I can see Americans sitting at airports all over the world, like why do people keep flipping through the page?" Rubio said.

Utah weather: Unsettled Tuesday with mild temperatures ahead of wet weather pattern

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Published: October 20, 2026 13:42

Happy Tuesday, Utah! A few rain showers are possible across southern Utah and in the West Desert as a shortwave trough moves across the region.

Mammoth survive wild finish to beat Penguins, 5-4

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Published: October 20, 2026 05:01

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Just when it looked like the Utah Mammoth were going to cruise to a comfortable win over Pittsburgh, they needed rookie goalie Sebastian Cossa to make the biggest save of his life to pull out the victory. Cossa, making his…