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Tooele County Breaking News & Latest Stories
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Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.
EF-1 tornado confirmed from storm that passed through Tooele County
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Last week's storms, which prompted a rare tornado warning on Thursday, ultimately produced a brief tornado that created some property and vegetation damage, federal meteorologists said.
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
VideoAdam Small, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
While just feet away from its all-time low, the Great Salt Lake is not expected to break its record this year. But what would the state's leaders do if it did?
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle flipped in a crash on the salt flats during a race. Officials estimate he was traveling at more than 200 mph.
Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 29 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.
Tooele County firefighters: Beware of extreme fire behavior, including fire traveling underground
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 26 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
North Tooele Fire District public information officer Jon Smith characterized fire behavior in the county as extreme and "bizarre," as he pointed to a phenomenon where fire has traveled underground via root systems.
Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.
Utah fire chief accepts new position in Colorado
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
After working with the North Tooele Fire District for four years, Chief Kevin Nunn is taking on a new role as a fire chief in Colorado.
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.
14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 13 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in juvenile court in Tooele County in the death of a 66-year-old man.
British man hopes to set new cycling land speed record at Bonneville Speedway
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 10 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Months after a harrowing accident during a test run that left him bruised inside and out, a British man said Thursday he hoped for a better outcome this weekend as he attempted to break the cycling land speed record.
Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.
Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres
VideoMike Anderson and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 27 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Ground crews are battling dry conditions and strong winds as they try to gain some kind of containment around the massive Cottonwood Fire, which has grown to well over 92,000 acres.
A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 23 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A highly infectious, often fatal viral disease affecting rabbits has been detected in Utah's wildlife for the first time in four years.
1 dead, teen 'family member' in custody in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody Saturday in Tooele County in what police are calling a homicide investigation.
Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.
Human-caused Tooele County wildfire scorches more than 1,800 acres, 70% contained
VideoCurtis Booker and Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated June 10 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked on South Mountain in Tooele County Monday night.
2 ejected, 1 dead after crash on state Route 36 just north of Tooele
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
A man is dead after a crash Thursday on state Route 36, Utah Highway Patrol said.
