Gabby Petito's family backs proposed 'lethality assessment' law in Utah to better screen for domestic violence
The Petito family is lobbying lawmakers for a bill that, if passed, would create what's called a "Lethality Assessment Protocol" to help screen for risks of domestic violence. It comes less than two years after officers in Moab, Utah decided to separate Gabby and Brian Laundrie for a night rather than issue a domestic violence citation or investigate further.
Rare ‘reverse waterfall’ phenomenon captured on drone footage in Utah
The stunning drone footage shows the rare phenomenon when a waterfall appears to flow in reverse back up a cliff.
Murder-suicide suspect's obituary remembering 'family' man accused of killing wife, 5 kids sparks outrage
The obituary for Michael Haight, accused of killing his wife, mother-in-law, and five kids inside their Utah home, says he viewed each child as "truly a cherished miracle."
Polka dot surprise: 'Rare' pattern of air pockets pop up in Utah school lot
An elementary school playground in Utah was peppered with unusual air pocket polka dots.
8 dead in Utah murder-suicide after wife sought divorce
Officials in the city of Enoch, Utah, said the family members, including five children, were killed by their father. The man's wife had filed for divorce two weeks earlier, they said.
Woman, 31, hiking in Zion National Park dies overnight in the Narrows as husband goes to get help
The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, which the Park Service describes as a gorge with walls a thousand feet tall.
Utah investigators ID suspect in 1972 unsolved murder of Army veteran, rape of woman
Gregory Dahl Nickell, 21, was brutally murdered nearly 50 years ago near Vernal, Utah.
Petito family: New evidence shows Utah officer at domestic violence call was abuser, himself
The Moab City Police Department was told back in August it had 60 days to respond to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Gabby Petito, who was presumably killed by her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, days after the agency’s officers responded to a possible instance of domestic violence between the couple.
Moab officer responding to controversial Gabby Petito-Brian Laundrie domestic violence call now a detective
Eric Pratt of the Moab Police Department is now a detective, photos show.
3 children rescued from sinking vehicle as family loaded kayaks
Authorities said a 9-year-old boy is in extremely critical condition after being trapped underwater for more than 10 minutes.
Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Poignant gravesite monument still inspires, decades after child’s death
The inspiring, touching monument, located in Salt Lake City Cemetery, has attracted visitors from across the country.
Millions of bees on the loose after truck carrying 200 beehives rolls over
Authorities haven’t said how the accident occurred.
Woman, son she put up for adoption find out they work at the same hospital
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
Newlywed stunt doubles light themselves on fire on wedding day
A bride and groom definitely heated things up on their wedding day after intentionally setting themselves on fire – but it's OK, they are professionals.
Police: Man stabbed Tinder date, 2nd woman before Good Samaritan intervened
Police said the 18-year-old lured his victim to a park where he stabbed her multiple times — then took off and also stabbed a second woman at a nearby gas station.
Triassic-period fossils stolen from Capitol Reef National Park
Park rangers are offering $1,000 for information leading up to the identification and prosecution of the thief.
5-year-old ‘miracle child’ hit and killed by USPS mail truck
Investigators say neither speed nor impairment appeared to be factors in the crash, which killed a girl with DRYK1A syndrome.
Deputy, wife among 4 killed in Utah plane crash while sightseeing
Deputy Steven Eatchel and his wife, Lindsay, leave behind four children.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest running US Senator, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.