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Motorcycle rider who crashed in May, killing girlfriend, charged with murder
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcycle rider who police say was unlicensed, had been drinking and was speeding when he crashed into the back of another vehicle, resulting in the death of his passenger, has been charged.
Tooele man accused of performing 'suicide checks' arrested in child abuse investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man accused of making his stepdaughter strip to perform "suicide checks" has been arrested for investigation of child abuse.
Motorcyclist hospitalized with critical injuries from I-80 crash in Tooele County
Sicily Stanton for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital with extremely critical injuries early Wednesday after a vehicle struck his motorcycle on eastbound I-80 in Tooele County.
New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
New businesses in Tooele keep consumer dollars in the community and job seekers close to home.
Man dies in rollover crash near Skull Valley
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
A person died Wednesday after a rollover crash in Tooele County.
2 injured after vehicle is wedged under semitruck in Tooele County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were injured Wednesday after their vehicle got wedged under a semitruck trailer in Tooele County.
Interim presidents selected for 2 Utah higher education institutions
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected interim leaders at Weber State University and Tooele Technical College.
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.
