South Jordan  – South Jordan Police confirmed Tuesday that the person fatally shot by officers during a shootout on Friday night was a 17-year-old boy, whose identity has not yet been released. The incident began when officers responded to reports of a vehicle theft. According to police, the suspect inside the stolen vehicle opened fire … Read more

The sister of Summer Tatiana Roney, 30, who was tragically found dead in the backseat of her ex-boyfriend’s car on New Year’s Eve, has spoken out for the first time, sharing her grief and honoring her sister’s life. Michelle Tischner, Roney’s sister, opened up about the last moments she spent with Summer, describing their deep … Read more

West Valley City – Sha Reh, the 18-year-old survivor of a tragic murder-suicide in West Valley City, Utah, has made remarkable strides in his recovery since he was found with a gunshot wound to the head in December 2024. Sha’s extended family shared an update on his progress, offering new insights into his physical and … Read more

Two convicted murderers recently spared from execution by President Biden’s controversial clemency last month are now seeking to remain on death row. Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, both incarcerated at the US Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, have filed emergency motions in federal court to prevent Biden’s death-row reprieve from taking effect. The pair, who … Read more

Salt Lake City  – A Salt Lake City man recently discovered that his monthly SNAP benefits, which are crucial for buying food, had been drained from his account, leaving him without funds for essentials. “I checked my account on Sunday, expecting to see my food assistance funds, only to find that they had been spent … Read more

Utah – An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend in Utah, just one week after being deported from the US for a second time, according to authorities. Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, 24, is accused of killing 31-year-old Talia Benward and abandoning her body in a remote location near Tooele, outside … Read more

Sandy  – Sandy police are currently investigating the theft of four PlayStation 5 consoles from a local Best Buy store. Authorities are actively searching for the suspects involved and are urging anyone with information about the crime to come forward. The theft occurred at the Best Buy located in Sandy, Utah, although police have not … Read more

Utah – Coroners and sheriff’s deputies responded to a JetBlue aircraft at the Fort Lauderdale airport late Monday after two bodies were discovered in the plane’s landing gear compartment. JetBlue confirmed the tragic discovery in a statement issued to the Deseret News on Tuesday, stating that the two deceased individuals were found during a routine … Read more

West Jordan – A West Jordan man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent Christmas Day attack on his brother, allegedly over accusations of “snitching.” Court documents detail that Javier Rafael Pedregon-Magana and his brother were celebrating Christmas with family before leaving together to return home. Later that night, a family member received … Read more

Tooele County – Court documents from the arrest of Nestor Oved Rocha-Aguayo, 24, reveal chilling details about the murder of his girlfriend, Talia Lee Benward, 31, and the sequence of events that led to her body being discovered and Rocha-Aguayo’s arrest. Discovery of Benward’s Body Benward’s remains were found on January 6, 2025, in Tooele … Read more