The Coyotes’ troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah
Barring an unforeseen circumstance, Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo will sell the team’s hockey operations to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after Arizona’s season finale.
Man dead following shooting; gang member sentenced for 'ambush' of police officer | Nightly Roundup
From a deadly shooting near several West Valley businesses to a gang member who will spend decades behind bars for an ‘ambush-style’ attack on a police officer, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected this week; Arizona to get expansion team: AP source
The Arizona Coyotes will likely be sold to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after the team’s final game and will include a provision guaranteeing current owner Alex Meruelo an expansion team if a new arena is built within five years, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out
A guilty plea by the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out due to an unmet condition of his deal that hinged on whether others charged in the case also would plead guilty.
NHL working on contingency plan to potentially sell, relocate Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City: report
The Coyotes' future in Arizona is in doubt. Last May, voters rejected the NHL franchise's plan for a multibillion-dollar entertainment district in Tempe.
60-foot crack discovered in rural Utah dam puts nearby town at risk
Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.
Coyotes future in Arizona unclear amid reports of preps being made for potential Salt Lake City team
The Coyotes said they’re committed to winning an auction for a plot of land in Phoenix that would house a 17,000-seat arena and entertainment district. The Arizona State Land Department set the auction for June 27 with a starting bid of $68.5 million.
Utah police discover 'panic room' inside abusive mommy blogger accomplice's $5.3M desert home
Utah authorities found a so-called "panic room" in parenting blogger Jodi Hildebrandt's $5.3 million desert home in Ivins, where fellow blogger Ruby Franke sent her children to stay, according to a trove of documents released over the weekend.
Watch: Crashed motorists jump out of path of oncoming semi-truck
One motorists attempted to flag down the semi-truck to slow down, but to no avail.
Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' school on prom day after students' viral campaign
Kevin Bacon, who starred in “Footloose" 40 years ago, will return to Utah’s Payson High School after students got his attention with a months-long campaign.
Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt videos released: What led to heinous child abuse charges
Newly released police videos show the disturbing moments that led to the arrests of popular YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.
Delta boots non-ticketed passenger from flight after he tried hiding in plane’s bathrooms: report
A non-ticketed passenger was reportedly removed from a Delta Air Lines flight set to take off from Salt Lake City earlier this week after trying to hide in two of the plane’s bathrooms, a report says.
Utah police cruiser slams into wrong-way driver
An intense dashcam video shows a police officer in Utah putting himself in danger in order to help save others.
Teen driver crashes into home after losing control in a roundabout, police say
A Utah teenager crashed his 1996 Ford Thunderbird into a house after admitting to driving too fast and losing control.
Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause
A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.
Teen taking pictures at Utah canyon plummets to his death: 'Loved by many'
Jonathan Fielding's sister, Rebecca, called his death a 'cautionary tale' for hikers.
FBI: Delta passenger restrained midflight for spitting, harassing travelers and crew
Darnel Silver Collins, a dual citizen of the Netherlands and the U.S., is facing federal charges for disruptive behavior and assault during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City.
Utah Jazz owners say they have the immediate ability to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City
The announcement came amid remaining uncertainty about the future of the Arizona Coyotes.
Foreign exchange student victim of cyber kidnapping
Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old Chinese foreign exchange student, was found alive after being a victim of cyber kidnapping. Police in Utah say about a month before his disappearance, kidnappers began contacting Zhuang and demanding money. Zhuang asked his parents for the money, and they became suspicious. That's when police say the kidnappers, believed to be in China, escalated their tactics, telling Zhuang to isolate himself and send pictures to his parents as if he were kidnapped. The teen was found alive at a makeshift campsite in the northern Utah mountains.
Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine
A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.