Utah
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Provo brush fire contained in Slate Canyon foothills
A brush fire in Provo’s Slate Canyon foothills was contained early Sunday, as state officials enforce strict fireworks bans amid high wildfire risks.
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Wildfire Crisis Escalates in U.S. West; Three Firefighters Killed Near Utah-Colorado Border
Three firefighters died and two were injured while battling wildfires near the Utah-Colorado border as extreme drought and high winds fuel a severe fire season.
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Utah Declares Emergency as Wildfires Strain Resources and Force Power Shutoffs
Utah has declared a state of emergency as extreme wildfires and rare ‘particularly dangerous’ weather conditions force evacuations and widespread power shutoffs.
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Nicholas Rossi, fugitive who faked death to evade rape charges, dies in Utah custody
Nicholas Rossi, the fugitive who faked his death to evade U.S. rape charges, has died in Utah prison at 38, ending a long saga of international legal drama.
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Salt Lake City Police Arrest Suspect Following Memory Grove Park Fire
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on felony charges after a vegetation fire broke out near Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake City on Friday.
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Emergency Activation: Utah Authorities Issue AMBER Alert for At-Risk Infants Abducted in Saratoga Springs
Law enforcement in Utah County has triggered an urgent AMBER Alert following the abduction of 10-month-old Wesley and 1-year-old Will Richman by their father, who is reportedly in a state of severe mental health crisis.
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Kevin O’Leary Faces Utah Voter Backlash Over AI Data Center
Investors and Utah residents clash as a massive 9-gigawatt AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary triggers a push for a local referendum.
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Utah DA Declines Charges Against Taylor Frankie Paul
Utah prosecutors have closed investigations into reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, citing the statute of limitations and a lack of evidence for alleged past altercations.
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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Court as Bachelorette Fallout Grows
A Utah judge hears arguments today regarding a long-term protective order against reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, following the unprecedented cancellation of her Bachelorette season.
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Defense Pushes for Delay in Charlie Kirk Murder Trial
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson argue that incomplete forensic evidence and unresolved ballistics testing warrant postponing the May hearing.
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Squatty Potty Creator Robert Edwards Charged in Child Pornography Case
Robert Edwards, Squatty Potty creator, faces federal charges in Utah for allegedly receiving child pornography. He was indicted by a grand jury, with a detention hearing set for March 2, 2026.
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Armenian Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan Attends Utah Senate Inaugural Session; Utah Senate President Says U.S. Welcomes Armenia’s Democratic Progress
Armenian Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended Utah’s Senate inaugural session, as Utah Senate President welcomed U.S. support for Armenia’s progress today.
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4.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Utah’s Wasatch Front, Aftershocks Possible
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Utah-Wyoming border, sending tremors across Utah’s populous Wasatch Front early Thursday morning. While no significant damage or injuries were reported, the U.S. Geological Survey forecasts a notable chance of aftershocks, reminding residents of…
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Ole Miss Basketball: Narrow Loss to Utah Reveals Grit, But Power 4 Win Remains Elusive
Ole Miss basketball fought valiantly but fell just short against Utah, dropping a nail-biting 75-74 contest and leaving their search for a Power 4 victory unresolved. The Rebels showed resilience and flashes of promise, but questions remain about their ability…
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DWTS Tour 2026: Dates, Dancers, and How Utah Became the Ballroom Powerhouse
The Dancing With the Stars 2026 Tour returns with 74 dates across the US, showcasing celebrity and pro dancers, and spotlighting Utah’s surprising role as a ballroom talent incubator.