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Woman charged with stealing car, holding 4 students at gunpoint near Bridal Veil Falls

Woman charged with stealing car, holding 4 students at gunpoint near Bridal Veil Falls

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:22 a.m.

A Heber City woman has been charged with carjacking BYU students using a "realistic-looking BB gun" near Bridal Veil Falls over the weekend.
Deadly mobile home fire being investigated as arson, search warrant says

Deadly mobile home fire being investigated as arson, search warrant says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:32 p.m.

A mobile home fire that killed two people earlier this month is being investigated as potential arson.
1 killed in Ogden Canyon collision

1 killed in Ogden Canyon collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 4:01 p.m.

One person was killed in a vehicle crash in Ogden Canyon on Wednesday.
Man drowns while duck hunting on Great Salt Lake

Man drowns while duck hunting on Great Salt Lake

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:37 p.m.

One man drowned while duck hunting on the Great Salt Lake Tuesday evening.
3 injured in Provo crash

3 injured in Provo crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 9:52 p.m.

Three people were injured in a crash in Provo Tuesday.
Woman stole car at gunpoint, drove it into Provo River, police say

Woman stole car at gunpoint, drove it into Provo River, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 8:28 p.m.

A Heber City woman was arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing a truck from some college students at gunpoint near Bridal Veil Falls then driving it into the river.
Officials identify 2 killed in Roy mobile home fire

Officials identify 2 killed in Roy mobile home fire

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 6:35 p.m.

Officials have identified two people who died after getting trapped in their mobile home from a fire in Roy earlier this month.
Have You Seen This? Skydiver hangs 10 after landing in a perfect wave

Have You Seen This? Skydiver hangs 10 after landing in a perfect wave

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 3:31 p.m.

A professional skydiver just made history by free falling with a surfboard and finishing his jump with some wicked surf moves on the perfect wave.
Man changing tire on I-15 hit, killed by car

Man changing tire on I-15 hit, killed by car

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 4:19 p.m.

A man who was changing a tire on the side of the I-15 freeway in Clearfield was hit and killed Wednesday night.
Man injured in police shooting in Saratoga Springs

Man injured in police shooting in Saratoga Springs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:31 p.m.

Police arrested a man who was injured in a police shooting Thursday in Saratoga Springs. A woman said a man who had been shot in the back pounded on her door asking for help.
Pedestrian killed in Layton hit-and-run crash; police searching for white cargo van

Pedestrian killed in Layton hit-and-run crash; police searching for white cargo van

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:51 p.m.

Police are looking for a white cargo van after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Layton on Wednesday night.
Meet the Provo woman who wrote the newest animated movie in theaters

Meet the Provo woman who wrote the newest animated movie in theaters

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:08 p.m.

Jaisa Bishop always hoped her stories would one day make the big screen, and this weekend, her dreams are coming true as the movie "Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue" hits theaters.
Have You Seen This? Derek Hough shares powerful dance with wife after 'miraculous' recovery

Have You Seen This? Derek Hough shares powerful dance with wife after 'miraculous' recovery

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:03 p.m.

Utah native and professional ballroom dancer Derek Hough shared a powerful dance Tuesday night on "Dancing with the Stars" with his wife, who is recovering from brain surgery.
Miller Family Foundation donates $25M for South Jordan regional arts center

Miller Family Foundation donates $25M for South Jordan regional arts center

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 8:03 p.m.

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation announced a $25 million donation to Salt Lake County for a new regional arts center in South Jordan.
Brighton Town Council decides against purchase of mayor-owned Silver Fork Lodge

Brighton Town Council decides against purchase of mayor-owned Silver Fork Lodge

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:29 p.m.

The town of Brighton decided Monday afternoon to end an agreement to purchase the Silver Fork Lodge, which is owned by Mayor Danial Knopp
Bicyclist hit by minivan in Cottonwood Heights

Bicyclist hit by minivan in Cottonwood Heights

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 6:22 p.m.

A bicyclist was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after he was hit by a minivan.
Springville police investigating shooting, 2nd case of shots fired

Springville police investigating shooting, 2nd case of shots fired

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:01 p.m.

Springville police are searching for a gunman who shot and injured one person Sunday afternoon, and looking into a report of shots fired several hours later in the city.
Eagle Mountain high school senior represents USA at international shooting competition

Eagle Mountain high school senior represents USA at international shooting competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 3:01 p.m.

An 18-year-old from Eagle Mountain just returned from Peru, where he competed for Team USA in an international trap shooting tournament.
What major projects will the 2025 UTA budget fund?

What major projects will the 2025 UTA budget fund?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m.

The Utah Transit Authority is asking for feedback on its 2025 budget, which includes plans to fund expansions of transportation to connect more communities.
Bicyclist hit and killed on his way to work in Springville

Bicyclist hit and killed on his way to work in Springville

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 6:12 p.m.

A bicyclist was injured and later died after being hit by a vehicle early Wednesday while on his way to work, Springville police say.
Major Riverton intersection to close for a year for construction

Major Riverton intersection to close for a year for construction

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:04 a.m.

A major intersection in Riverton will soon close for a year while the Utah Department of Transportation constructs a freeway-style interchange.
BYU study finds diesel exhaust can contribute to poor metabolism, weight gain

BYU study finds diesel exhaust can contribute to poor metabolism, weight gain

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 6:22 a.m.

Most people understand diets full of fatty foods can affect people's health, but a new BYU study has found diesel exhaust can also contribute to metabolic diseases.
Illinois man dies in Utah County paragliding accident

Illinois man dies in Utah County paragliding accident

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 10:32 p.m.

A man from Illinois died in a paragliding accident Sunday, officials say.
Immigration, spending take center stage in District 1 debate

Immigration, spending take center stage in District 1 debate

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:32 p.m.

Candidates vying for the Utah's open U.S. House seat for District 1 presented differing opinions on immigration the country's debt crisis, and housing affordability during a debate Tuesday.
Smoke spreads as Yellow Lake Fire reaches almost 20,000 acres

Smoke spreads as Yellow Lake Fire reaches almost 20,000 acres

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:32 p.m.

A wildfire along the Duchesne River is continuing to spread ,and officials are issuing evacuation orders.