Accidents

Traffic deaths declined overall in 2025, but some Mountain West states had increases. The new plan would focus on boosting the role of law enforcement, as well as tracking impaired drivers.

In other news, a task force focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people could be extended for two years. And, new footage shows a crash between a FrontRunner train and an SUV last week.

In other news, an investigation is underway for a man who drowned while duck hunting on the Great Salt Lake.

In other news, the Red Cross of Utah wants to raise $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. And, railroad "quiet zones" have been suspended from Ogden to Provo.

In other news, two people were hospitalized Sunday in Box Elder County after their truck drifted into an embankment that caused the vehicle to become airborne and to roll.

In other news, Utah Republicans want to amend the state constitution to reverse a court ruling last month on ballot initiatives and alleged gerrymandering in the state.

In other news, Salt Lake City and the Smith Entertainment Group are nearing a deal for a downtown entertainment district. And, a large barn fire in Salt Lake City seriously injured a civilian and caused problems for firefighters.

In other news, the Logan Fire Department evacuated two homes Tuesday afternoon while emergency crews responded to a gas line broken during construction at 1000 North 250 West.

In other news, Utah Highway Patrol are searching for the driver of a semitrailer that crashed into Deer Creek Reservoir Monday.

A woman hit by a snowmobile while tubing in Logan Canyon was airlifted to a Salt Lake City hospital Saturday afternoon.