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Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County
Salt Lake woman threatened to kill judge, blow up courthouse, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake woman apparently upset with how one of her court cases was going is now facing charges accusing her of threatening to blow up the courthouse and kill the judge.
Woman killed in Tooele County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 10:10 a.m. | Save Story
A woman was killed in a two-car collision early Tuesday in Tooele County.
Utah cattle ranchers speak out about Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 26 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Utah cattle ranchers are speaking out about President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to buy more beef from Argentina, though it's mostly out of confusion and concern.
Florida man charged with manslaughter in 2023 fatal Utah crash
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Florida man who police say caused a fatal crash in Tooele County nearly two years ago was charged Wednesday with manslaughter.
Man hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 21 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
A man was hospitalized after being hit by a van in Tooele Tuesday night, according to police.
Utah developers announce future 1,260-home community in Erda
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based development company is beginning initial work on a $600 million mixed-residential project in Erda, Tooele County.
5th graders in Stansbury Park turn flooding into hands-on science lesson
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 8 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
When Tooele County was hit by heavy rain on Saturday, most were focused on cleaning up. But in Ketelyn Chaves' Stansbury Park classroom, it led to a unique learning opportunity.
Cleanup continues after weekend flooding in Tooele County; 1 rescue called a 'miracle'
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
Jeff Herrera's home is one of nearly 30 in Tooele County that had some sort of water damage from the massive rainstorm that hit over the weekend. Another man was lucky to make it out alive.
Flash flood warning issued for Tooele County
Becky Bruce, KSL NewsRadio | Updated Oct. 4 - 11:54 a.m. | Save Story
A flash flood warning is in effect for eastern Tooele County below the Jacob City burn scar.
Tooele man convicted of child abuse pleads guilty to new abuse charge
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man previously convicted of child abuse pleaded guilty this week to a new child abuse charge.
Utah tax officials deny tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied proposed property tax hikes for 2026 sought by 35 cities, school district, towns and other taxing entities totaling nearly $50 million.
The Mouritsen brothers: A family giving back to Grantsville football
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
On Friday nights in Grantsville, the Mouritsen family is everywhere — from the sidelines to the press box to the field — keeping alive a tradition where football, family, and community are inseparable.
Grantsville mother faces felony charges for allegedly abandoning daughter
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 25 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
A woman living in a trailer in Tooele County with no running water has been charged with leaving her young daughter alone for hours at a time.
Gathering highlights resources at Tooele Rape Recovery Center
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 24 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Community members and experts gathered Tuesday night to discuss resources for victims of sexual violence in their community.
Unauthorized flagpole at historic Great Salt Lake site sparks state review
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
An iconic rock formation by the Great Salt Lake is at the center of a bizarre land vandalism mystery.
Tooele County group says American flags stolen from 9/11 display
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders of Lake Point Arts, a Tooele County nonprofit, are angry about American flags going missing from a 9/11 healing field.
Effort underway to build National WWII Training Memorial at Historic Wendover Airfield
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
Eighty years since the end of World War II, a push has begun to build a memorial at Historic Wendover Airfield honoring the men and women who died while training at the facility.
Charges filed in fatal shooting of man walking to Sugar House party
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say unloaded his gun on another man, killing him, after getting punched, was charged Monday with murder.
Driver charged in weekend fatal auto-pedestrian crash in Tooele
Brian West, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 8 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man was charged Monday with automobile homicide after police say he hit two people, killing one, Saturday evening in Tooele.
Charges filed against Tooele man accused of selling fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 5 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man was charged Friday with manslaughter and accused of selling fentanyl pills that resulted in an overdose death in Tooele.
Tooele County hires lobbyist to push for Midvalley Highway expansion
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
The Tooele County Council has hired a high-powered lobbying firm to push for expanding Midvalley Highway, which opened just a few years ago.
Utah County therapist charged with voyeurism as part of 'trust exercises'
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo therapist already facing a civil lawsuit is now facing misdemeanor criminal charges for allegedly making women perform "humiliating exercises" under the guise of treatment.
'25 years in the slow lane': Celebrating Roadblock the tortoise
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Roadblock, a 95-pound Sulcata tortoise at Rockstar Pets in Tooele, always basking in the sun and perking his head up when a new person walks in, celebrated his 25th birthday Wednesday.
Semi rolls, catches fire near Skull Valley, causing I-80 closure
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck transporting Tesla auto parts rolled over on I-80 westbound and caught fire, causing the interstate to close near Skull Valley.
Newly unsealed records detail June killing of West Wendover man
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of carjacking and killing a man in Tooele County and then fleeing to Wyoming is facing a murder charge in Utah.
Tooele couple allegedly living in 'squalor' charged with abusing 2 boys
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele couple is facing charges of child abuse for allegedly neglecting the needs of two young boys and living in a home with feces "all over," prosecutors say.
How troubled is Utah's sheep industry?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 15 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
It is not every day that you see sitting members of Congress carrying a shepherd's staff, but Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens did, as the push to revitalize Utah's sheep industry continues.
Early results from Utah's municipal primary elections
KSL.com Staff | Updated Aug. 14 - 6:58 p.m. | Save Story
Various cities and towns across Utah will be voting in Tuesday's primary election for mayoral spots and city council posts, among others, that are on the ballot this year.
Utahns get creative with fundraising ideas
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Creative fundraisers tend to get people in the door.
Federal wildfire prevention comes right in time in North Tooele
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
For the second year, the North Tooele Fire District is participating in the federal government's Community Wildfire Defense Program. The program — and its funding — could not have come at a better time.
Here's what you need to know on municipal primary Election Day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
It's municipal primary Election Day in Utah, meaning voters have until this evening to return mailed ballots or vote in person in order to weigh in on future local leaders.
Big Springs Fire in Tooele County 25% contained, officials say
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 9 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Big Springs Fire that started Saturday afternoon in Tooele County and briefly threatened structures was 25% contained and human-caused, according to Utah Fire Info.
Utah astronomer logs 4,500 nights studying the sky
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 9 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah astronomer Patrick Wiggins isn't a morning person. Of course, when you do what he does, he needs a night sky to work, and now he's been doing it for 4,500 nights.
Tooele fire destroys sheds, damages homes — residents grateful it wasn't worse
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 7 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
A fast-moving fire tore through a Tooele neighborhood Wednesday evening, destroying three sheds and damaging five homes.
Tooele County School District adopts 8% property tax increase despite outcries
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Residents packed the Tooele High School auditorium Tuesday night to speak out against a controversial tax increase being proposed by the Tooele County School District.
Grantsville man fired 7-8 shots at driver in road rage confrontation, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
A Grantsville man is facing attempted murder and other charges after police say he chased after another vehicle while shooting at it seven to eight times in a road rage confrontation.
Driver attempting speed record crashes, dies at Bonneville Salt Flats
Payton Davis, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 5:59 p.m. | Save Story
A driver attempting to break a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats crashed his land speed vehicle and died Sunday.
Latest Grantsville K-9 has a unique skill: Detecting electronic devices
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
Zero has only been on the job for six weeks but is already an essential piece in the crime-solving puzzle. He detects devices — cellphones, smartwatches, tablets and more.
Man arrested for investigation of murder in death of West Wendover father
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Tooele County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man for investigation of murder in the death of a West Wendover father whose body was found in the desert earlier this month.
Trump administration insists 'Made in USA' should mean what it says
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration spotlighted Leitner-Poma-Skytrac in Utah Tuesday for its domestic production amid a crackdown on companies who misuse the "Made in USA" label.
Mexican brother-sister duo garner Teacher of Year honors in their respective school districts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Pablo De La Cruz Rodriguez and sister Lucía, both from Mexico, have garnered Teacher of the Year honors in the respective Utah school districts where they serve.
Tooele County School District audit finds poor student achievement, low employee morale
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit of the Tooele County School District paints an unsavory picture of the district, highlighted by poor student achievement, low employee morale and inadequate accountability.
Body of missing West Wendover father found
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted July 18 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities have confirmed the body found last week in the Utah desert belongs to 50-year-old Salvador Conejo-Pedraza, who was missing since June 20.
Search underway for missing camper near Jacob City Trailhead
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted July 16 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A search is in progress near the Jacob City Trailhead in Soldier Canyon, after a camper disappeared Monday, with heat and the camper's medical condition primary concerns.
City-sponsored block parties bring neighbors together in Tooele
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Want to get to know neighbors? Tooele city officials are encouraging residents to build more community connections by hosting block parties.
Addiction recovery group celebrates achievements of those who sought help
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Valley Behavioral Health holds celebrations for its clients in recovery and for getting the help they need. It helps break the stigma of asking for help.
Tooele County fire department gifted fire truck to assist with wildfires
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele County fire department will receive a fire truck that can hold more water, a big need as wildfires continue to burn across the state.
Saturday's special needs rodeo a time to celebrate inclusive events in Tooele County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Tooele County is hosting its fourth rodeo for young people with special needs this weekend. The event continues to grow in participation and spectators.
Loud booms rattle Wasatch Front as Army Depot conducts planned detonations
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Updated June 23 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
The Tooele Army Depot issued an apology Monday for any stress caused by detonations in the West Desert, in light of the attack on the U.S. military base in Qatar.
Habitat homes begin to be built in Tooele County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake area is building homes in Tooele County — four homes to start, but more are coming.
Firefighters issue warnings about target shooting as danger heats up
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted June 19 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters in Tooele County are pointing to target shooting in a number of recent and past wildfires, as much of Utah faces a red flag warning over the next few days.
Summer food drive in Tooele County helps local pantry in time of need
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 15 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Tooele Interfaith Council has organized a countywide food drive for local food pantries this summer. Religious leaders will collect food at various community events.
Advocates aim to revitalize downtown Tooele
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Tooele Downtown Alliance, a group of downtown business owners and community members, is working on turning downtown Tooele into a hub of activity — starting with summer "fests" in the center of the city.
Hear that big BOOM? It could be the Tooele Army Depot detonating aging munitions
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
On Wednesday, reporters were given a rare glimpse of the lunar-like landscapes that double as explosion pits — and the precise task of preparing obsolete munitions for destruction.
Tooele man charged with murder for fatal stabbing of mother's friend
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man who allegedly claims he has not been taking medication for his mental illness is accused of fatally stabbing his mother's friends who was acting "shady."
Tooele man, 21, accused of fatally stabbing his mother's friend who he thought was acting 'shady'
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted June 9 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
A 21-year-old Tooele man was arrested Monday for investigation of murder after police say he stabbed his mother's friend to death because he thought the man was acting "shady."
Tooele County's informational dementia workshops, support groups open to all
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 8 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Tooele County health officials have created a series of workshops intended to support those caring for loved ones with dementia as well as those interested in gaining a better understanding of the condition.
