Utah father allegedly shoots son in the leg during family fight
A family fight in Hoytsville ended Friday morning when a father allegedly shot his adult son in the leg, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Police received a call shortly after 7 a.m....
View ArticleWeber County joins legal fight against opioid makers
Weber County on Thursday joined the list of local governments in Utah suing opioid manufacturers, alleging they engaged in deceptive marketing practices that diminished the public's understanding of...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Park City's ...
Park City hosts an annual Memorial Day Program at the Park City Cemetery on Memorial Day. This year's ceremony featured speeches by officials and a performance by the Park City Treble Makers, as well...
View ArticleRocky Mountain Power seeks bids for new solar, wind and geothermal...
Rocky Mountain Power announced Tuesday it is seeking proposals for the construction of new alternative energy projects in Utah drawing on solar, wind and geothermal power. In response to what the...
View ArticleSummit County man pleads guilty in 2017 kidnapping case
A Summit County man charged with aggravated kidnapping and assault after police say he held a woman captive in his apartment for three days accepted a plea deal on May 24. Jason R. Stone, age 48,...
View ArticleElection 2018: Summit County mails GOP, Democratic ballots
Summit County voters eligible to cast a ballot in a primary election should check the mailbox or post-office box this week. The Republican and Democratic parties are holding primaries this month with...
View ArticleFormer Mayor Ralph Becker hired as director for new Central Wasatch Commission
The Central Wasatch Commission, the new government entity that was born out of the now-defunct Mountain Accord, voted Wednesday to hire him as its executive director. It'll be familiar ground for...
View Article2 remain hospitalized after crash outside Millcreek Starbucks
Two people remained hospitalized Saturday with injuries they suffered when a man drove a truck over a curb and hit patrons seated outside of a Starbucks coffee shop Friday . Police identified the...
View ArticleSummit County's victim advocate charged with victimizing county
From June 2006 through October 2017, Probst was a victim advocate with the Summit County Attorney's Office. Her LinkedIn page lists her as the director of the Summit County Victim Assistance Program.
View ArticleNew algal bloom detected at Rockport Reservoir
People should steer clear of areas of scum along the eastern and western shores of Rockport Reservoir, and avoid exposure at the marina's boat launch. The Summit County Health Department issued an...
View ArticleNew Renewables RFP Filed with Utah PSC
On May 25, Rocky Mountain Power filed with the Utah Public Service Commission an Application for Approval of Solicitation Process for Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Resources . The stated purpose of...
View ArticleNew fire restrictions in place for Summit County
With several active fires blazing across the state, officials have implemented a fire restriction order for Summit County until further notice. COALVILLE, Summit County - With several active fires...
View Article50 stars, 13 stripes and 120 feet: A mayor's mission to replace U.S. flag for...
"If God wanted me that high, he would've put wings on me," Derek Welch remarked, his cowboy hat pushed back as he looks to the sky. Welch never expected that anyone would need a powered lift as large...
View ArticleGreg Bell: We must increase public transit's appeal
Freeways have been the foundation of Utah's transportation system for 50 years: I-15 has become equivalent to Utah's Main Street; I-80 connects the Salt Lake Valley with Summit and Tooele counties....
View ArticleNew data show Utah judges are often spending less than three minutes viewing...
It took Utah judges less than three minutes to sign off on more than half of all search warrants submitted by police in the past year. Those warrants could be for everything from permission to draw the...
View ArticleUtah prosecution investigator charged with juror tampering
An investigator with the Uintah County Attorney's Office has been charged with tampering with potential jurors during a high profile case. SALT LAKE CITY - An investigator with the Uintah County...
View ArticleOpioid known as 'pink' resurfaces in Park City community
A highly dangerous synthetic opioid known as "pink" has resurfaced in Park City more than a year after two 13-year-old boys died of an overdose of the drug . An investigation conducted by the Summit...
View ArticleSearch continues for Lehi teacher missing on a camping trip
Summit County Sheriff's officials say 66-year-old Ray Humpherys of South Jordan was camping with his family during an annual trip near Hidden Lake in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Daily Herald...
View ArticleSummit County Sheriff's Office: Body of missing man found
Summit County authorities say searchers have found the body of a 66-year-old South Jordan man who had been reported missing for nearly a week and that there's no indication of foul play. The Sheriff's...
View ArticleUtah wildfire in Summit County prompts evacuation of 4 homes
"We did have a shed that was threatened but that's the only structure that has been - with the exception of the homes which are still not immediately threatened," said Krachel Murdock, a spokeswoman...
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