Tooele County Breaking News & Latest Stories

Grantsville neighbors pleading for help after years of flooding

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in the Wells Crossing neighborhood are calling on city leaders to address recurring flooding problems after heavy rain in September damaged homes and properties.

Tooele County balloon handler to fulfill lifelong dream in 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Harris fell in love with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when he was just 4 years old. Now, he gets to fulfill his lifelong dream of walking in the 100th parade in November.

Man shot, killed in police shooting near Erda identified

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man who police shot and killed near Erda on Wednesday has been identified.

Utah County team reviews deadly police shooting near Erda in Tooele County

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

As a critical incident team reviewed a deadly police shooting in Tooele County, a retired police officer said multiple factors would have been considered before officers opened fire.

Elderly Tooele man accused of stabbing wife multiple times

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man in his 80s was arrested early Thursday for investigation of attempted murder after police say he stabbed his wife multiple times.

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UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is going fare-free once again this weekend.

1 dead after police shooting near Erda

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in Tooele are investigating after officers were involved in a fatal shooting near Erda in Tooele County Wednesday afternoon.

Intoxicated man accused of having 12-year-old drive him home

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele County man is accused of having a 12-year-old boy drive him home while he was intoxicated and has been charged with child abuse.

After nearly dying in fall from overpass, UHP trooper returns to patrol

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly dying in a fall from a Utah overpass, a UHP trooper has returned to patrol.

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North Tooele Fire District welcomes new chief

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The North Tooele Fire District has named Brett Nash as its new chief.

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New Grantsville billboard installed to reflect city's history

VideoAllison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new artistic billboard was installed on I-80 near Grantsville, reflecting the history of both the city and the Salt Lake basin.

Utah Honey Harvest Festival kicks off 14th year in Grantsville

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 14th Annual Utah Honey Harvest Festival began on Friday, running through Saturday evening at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville. Admission is $5 per person at the gate.

Tooele County Planning Commission votes to table draft of data center ordinance

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than an hour of discussion, questions and public comments, the Tooele County Planning Commission voted unanimously to table the current draft of the Tooele County Land Use Ordinance 2026-100 on Wednesday.

Semi crash in Tooele County causes heavy delays, temporary closure

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 7:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two semitrucks collided on I-80 on Wednesday afternoon after police said one of them attempted to merge and struck the other truck. A passenger riding in one semi was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

900+ Tooele residents sign letter to not approve data center ordinance draft

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 900 people have signed a letter requesting that the Tooele County Planning Commission refuse to approve a draft of Tooele County Land Use Ordinance Chapter 34, the county's data center ordinance.

Battle of the Broncs returns to Grantsville with a fight against cancer

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's rodeo, "Ride for the Fight," will honor cancer patients, survivors and loved ones while bringing the community together.

Tooele genealogist hired by US Navy to identify men killed in Pearl Harbor

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jamie Anderson loves being a genealogist and is undertaking the final contract of her career: A project from the United States Navy.

Tooele County firefighter arrested in child sex abuse material investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter in Tooele County who claimed he has a "problem with pornography" was arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Tooele rescuers find dog that ventured into mine

  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Search and Rescue team rescued a dog this weekend that had ventured into a mine and couldn't get back out.