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Weber County man cited for 'Flock is watching you' sign on license plate camera
David Belnap faces a class C misdemeanor and says the signs are free speech, as about 30 people protested his arrest.
Clinton City warns of unauthorized emails sent from city addresses
The city said it has no indication that any information other than the email accounts was compromised.
U of U students told to shelter after report of man with gun at Lassonde Studios
Police determined the item was an Airsoft rifle and detained the person on the third floor just before 11 p.m.
Former Cache County victims services director charged with fraud over claimed PhD
Charging documents say she received $14,156.50 more in pay than she would have without the increase.
Flash flooding in Hurricane forces evacuations and closes roads in southern Utah
Evacuation orders and road closures followed overnight storms in Washington County, with more rain expected Thursday.
Debris closed Southern Parkway in Hurricane for about an hour Wednesday night
The Utah Department of Transportation said SR-7 was closed in both directions until about 10:30 p.m.
Wasatch County sheriff asks to disqualify judge in his obstruction case
Sheriff Jared Rigby's motion argues Judge Richard Mrazik could be a witness because he presided over the Kouri Richins trial.
Ecuadorean man asks Ogden council to review ICE arrest in which an officer assisted
Ogden police say they are reviewing the Sept. 3 incident and developing a policy on interactions with ICE, and the Department of Homeland Security disputes his account.
Former advocacy group director sues Kevin O'Leary and Fox over Stratos comments
Taylor Knuth alleges O'Leary falsely said opponents of the Box Elder County data center were working for China.
Utah travel company owner charged with fraud, accused of leaving for Australia
Prosecutors allege Josephine Bangerter failed to book clients' trips or refund them, then left the country in 2019.
Utah prisons update visitation and programming by housing unit
The Oct. 17 notice lists which units have canceled visits and which remain open.
Heber City says systems restored after cyberattack
Officials said essential services continued while the FBI helped investigate the Oct. 10 intrusion.
Uintah County sheriff ends checkpoint run by BIA and Ute Tribe officers
The sheriff's office said Utah law was not followed in authorizing the Seep Ridge Road checkpoint and asked drivers who were stopped to come forward.
Park City police say handler followed protocol before K9 Bruno jumped from overpass
An independent review requested by the department found the dog was deployed in line with standard tactics, and PETA has urged his retirement.
Ogden police chief defends 41 license plate readers as council questions placement
Two City Council members questioned where the cameras are located, while a state senator said lawmakers are likely to take up the issue in 2027.
American Fork firefighters use open house to teach lithium-ion battery safety
The department's annual open house, held at the end of Fire Prevention Week, focused on safely charging hoverboards, e-scooters and e-bikes.
Four plaintiffs sue American Fork and 13 police officers in federal court
The 52-page complaint alleges First and Fourth Amendment violations during a four-day span in March tied to a YouTuber's dispute with a Lego retailer.