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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins open house for Wichita Kansas Temple

The open house of the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially begun.

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Fallen hiker leads to delays on northbound I-215 at I-80 interchange

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — I-215 northbound is closed at the eastbound I-80 interchange due to a fallen hiker. According to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), northbound I-215 is closed at the eastbound I-80 interchange 'due to a medical incident.' Lieutenant Zach Randall, with Utah Highway Patrol, confirmed that they are helping with traffic [...]

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Utah weather: Rain shower chances increase to start out the week heading into fall

Happy Monday, Utah! Cloud cover and rain shower chances will increase this afternoon as moisture begins moving in from the southwest, with temperatures close to average. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on the first day of fall, which is Tuesday.

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San Juan School District seeing an increase in reading proficiency

San Juan School District seeing an increase in reading proficiency

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Recovery Utah Initiative targets addiction, homelessness, and mental health

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) has signed an executive order creating the Recovery Utah Initiative. The statewide effort aims to improve coordination and support for Utahns affected by addiction, homelessness and serious mental illness. The initiative is designed to help advance several goals outlined in the governor's Built Here second-term roadmap. [...]

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Taylor Frankie Paul exits 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' citing bullying

Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul said that she will be stepping away from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," citing "bullying for months" and calling out cast members for allegedly laughing at her kids.

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Man sentenced to prison for 1993 murder of woman in Salt Lake City

The man who pleaded guilty to murdering a woman 33 years ago during the NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City has been sentenced to prison.

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'Disappointed and surprised': Grand County Sheriff addresses immigration enforcement presence

The Grand County Sheriff addressed concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations going on in Moab on Monday.

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Low Pineview Reservoir levels lead to unexpected grenade discovery

Officials detonated a grenade that was found at Pineview Reservoir on Sunday.

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Provo police shoot and kill man during response to domestic violence report

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A man was shot and killed by police officers during a response at a domestic violence call in Provo. According to Provo Police, the incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday. Officers were dispatched to a report of a domestic violence assault in public, near 2230 N University Parkway. The [...]

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New Utah fishing rules will protect native species starting in 2027

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Wildlife Board approved broad updates to statewide fishing regulations, elk hunting rules and wildlife permits during a public meeting on Thursday. The updated rules adjust harvest limits, hunting permit structures and fee schedules for the 2027 season. The decision follows an extensive statewide survey conducted by the Utah [...]

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Father jailed for strangling two young children in Santaquin

A Santaquin father has been jailed after allegedly driving his two children up the canyon to threaten them by dangling them over a river and then strangling them.

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Tremonton residents advised to boil water after flooding at city water source

Tremonton City issued a boil water advisory Sunday morning, advising residents to boil water before drinking it.

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Converse apologizes, pulls ad after online controversy: 'We will do better'

Sneaker brand Converse is apologizing for an advertisement that drew backlash online.

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Sugar House resident aims to improve pedestrian crossing safety in the neighborhood

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A resident in the Sugar House neighborhood is looking to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing at Westminister and 1300 East. Meaghan Kelliher spent a lot of her summer pushing a stroller around with her baby when her attention was drawn to the intersection. "I had a baby in [...]

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Festa Italiana SLC returns to The Gateway for 11th year

Over the weekend, Festa Italiana Salt Lake City returned to The Gateway for another year of celebrating Italian art, food, and culture.

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Man arrested after allegedly robbing and threatening girlfriend, others

A man has been arrested after he allegedly used a gun to threaten and rob his girlfriend and three other people who were helping him move.

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Syracuse installs new artistic piece to highlight the city's growth

SYRACUSE, Utah (ABC4) — Syracuse City placed a new art installation to tie together the history and future of the city. Installed at the roundabout at 1950 S 3000 W, the piece depicts a bison. The bison is fragmented into many diverse plates expanding outwards, with light shining through. The bison was chosen specifically as [...]

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$147,000 reward offered to catch tree poisoner at Lake Tahoe beach

Someone has poisoned more than two dozen trees along Lake Tahoe in a case that has stumped investigators for years.

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Fall outdoor getaways: Utah campsites rank among the nation's best

A study revealed that of the most reviewed campsites nationwide, Utah had eight among the top 100 in the country.

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Ongoing Eagle Mountain internet outages caused by cyberattack, provider confirms

Over the past several days, Eagle Mountain residents have been experiencing internet disruptions and even complete outages, something that the internet provider said was caused by a cyberattack.

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'Sleepmaxxing' trend could actually make it harder to sleep, expert says

Millions are tracking every minute of sleep. Experts say the quest for perfect rest may actually be keeping some people awake.

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Quiet end to the weekend with temperatures remaining cooler

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Sunday, Utah! An overall quiet and dry Sunday will be in store across the state with a sunshine and a few clouds. Today's weather Daytime highs will remain below average for most with highs in the upper 60's and low 70's across northern Utah with 80's and a few [...]

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Grand Canyon National Park updates water restoration progress

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (ABC4) — Grand Canyon National Park announced tentative dates Saturday for restoring water services to South Rim residences and concessionaires. The National Park Service Incident Management Team projects the park will begin pumping water by Nov. 16 from the Bright Angel Creek intake to a new water treatment plant. Water distribution [...]

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Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park reopens after search and rescue operation

Update: Sept. 20, 8 a.m. According to the National Park Service, Angels landing is back open to normal operations on Sunday. Original story, Sept. 19, 6:27 p.m. ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — Angels Landing Trail has been closed for an ongoing search and rescue operation. The trail will reopen when dispatch advises that it [...]

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Adventure Buddies Day helps Salt Lake City residents find their perfect pet

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Residents in Salt Lake City made friends for the day by picking up an "adventure buddy," an adoptable dog looking for a break from the shelter and a loving home. The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Salt Lake City hosted the event as part of a nationwide initiative [...]

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Salt Lake City man accused of robbing couple, forcing them to undress at gunpoint

MIDVALE, Utah (ABC4) — A Salt Lake City man is arrested for allegedly robbing a couple and threatening them to undress at gun point. According to a police booking affidavit, officers with the Unified Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated robbery in Midvale on Friday where a woman said she was robbed [...]

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Man arrested after woman, baby found in U-Haul truck in South Salt Lake

SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah (ABC4) — A man is arrested after officers found a woman and a 10-month-old child in the back of a U-Haul box truck. According to a probable cause statement, a South Salt Lake Police Officer responded to reports of an unwanted person at a storage facility near 3701 South and 700 [...]

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Hope conference for cold case victims' families provides opportunities for connections and support

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office hosted the fourth biennial conference for families of missing persons and unsolved homicides. The conference provided families a chance to connect with one another, share their stories, and offer support. Attendees also had a chance to hear from a variety of speakers, including [...]