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Ex-boyfriend of woman found discarded in Tooele County charged with aggravated murder

Ex-boyfriend of woman found discarded in Tooele County charged with aggravated murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say brutally killed his ex-girlfriend, dumped her body in Tooele County, then tried to flee to Mexico on a bus was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder.
Officials investigate Tooele County shooting involving injured driver

Officials investigate Tooele County shooting involving injured driver

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

An odd confrontation between a bystander and a man who appeared to be injured from an accident resulted in a shooting on Wednesday.
Police locate, arrest 'violent' ex-boyfriend of woman found dead in Tooele County

Police locate, arrest 'violent' ex-boyfriend of woman found dead in Tooele County

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police on Sunday arrested the "violent ex-boyfriend" of a missing woman who was found dead Saturday in a remote area of Tooele County.
Orem man accused of killing 3 faces new murder charge after another body is found

Orem man accused of killing 3 faces new murder charge after another body is found

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man accused of killing three people and burying their bodies in Tooele County faces a new murder charge after a fourth body was discovered in the same area.
Tooele woman struck, killed by truck on Main Street

Tooele woman struck, killed by truck on Main Street

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 32-year-old Roosevelt woman was struck and killed by a truck on Christmas in Tooele, police say.
After Wendover air base burns, fight continues to preserve military history

After Wendover air base burns, fight continues to preserve military history

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The morgue at Historic Wendover Airfield may be gone, but the fight to preserve the base's historical significance is still going strong.
Brother to spend time in jail, on probation after arranging a fight for his younger sister

Brother to spend time in jail, on probation after arranging a fight for his younger sister

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old will spend 148 days in jail and three years on probation after pleading guilty to encouraging and arranging a fight between two girls.
Storm snaps Utah's dry December — and there's more snow on the way

Storm snaps Utah's dry December — and there's more snow on the way

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm that passed through Utah's northern half on Friday performed better than expected, and a winter weather advisory is now in place for another one on the way.
Switchpoint asks for holiday help to support the homeless

Switchpoint asks for holiday help to support the homeless

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit that is working to help Utah's homeless get back into the community is asking for some help this holiday season.
Live artillery shell discovered behind Grantsville home

Live artillery shell discovered behind Grantsville home

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A community in Grantsville was put on alert Sunday when a live World War II-era artillery shell was discovered on a family's property.
Grantsville man sent to prison for causing the death of his 18-month-old son

Grantsville man sent to prison for causing the death of his 18-month-old son

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Grantsville father has been sentenced to a term of five years to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 18-month-old son in 2022.
Domestic violence service asks for TVs, new clothing for holiday season

Domestic violence service asks for TVs, new clothing for holiday season

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A domestic violence shelter that helps victims in Salt Lake and Tooele County has televisions at the top of its wish list this year.
US Magnesium 'hopeful' layoffs, plant closure is temporary

US Magnesium 'hopeful' layoffs, plant closure is temporary

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The closure of Skull Valley's US Magnesium plant and release of almost 200 workers was prompted by a market collapse of lithium carbonate, the company says.
$19,000 reward: BLM seeking public's help finding killer of protected wild stallion near Dugway

$19,000 reward: BLM seeking public's help finding killer of protected wild stallion near Dugway

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Advocacy groups and the Bureau of Land Management are pooling money to help find who shot a protected wild stallion named Glory, found dead Sunday near the Simpson Springs area in Tooele County, the third killing in 20 months.
President Nelson dedicates 200th temple

President Nelson dedicates 200th temple

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Nelson, prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the church's 200th temple in Tooele, Sunday.
Tooele County to receive Utah's first new railroad in decades

Tooele County to receive Utah's first new railroad in decades

Jacob Freeman, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ground was broken in Tooele County on Thursday for Utah's first new railroad in decades.
2 suspected drug dealers arrested following chase in long-term investigation

2 suspected drug dealers arrested following chase in long-term investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men wanted in connection with a long-term investigation into drug trafficking in the Salt Lake Valley were arrested following a high speed chase Monday night
Murder charge filed in 1972 cold case from Vernal

Murder charge filed in 1972 cold case from Vernal

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A murder charge was filed Friday against a Tooele man in connection with the 1972 killing of a 21-year-old Vernal man.
Detonation season ends at Tooele Army Depot

Detonation season ends at Tooele Army Depot

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The annual window of detonations, part of the Tooele Army Depot's mission of munition disposal, closed Thursday. The depot is exploring alternative technologies to reduce open burning and detonation.