WEST POINT, Utah – The tragic death of a 12-year-old boy in a backyard fire explosion has left his family and community in mourning. Treyson Porter died after accidentally setting off an explosion while trying to make hot dogs near a fire pit in West Point, according to the North Davis Fire District. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in the area of 940 N. 5000 West, where Treyson brought a gasoline can near …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Lawmakers in Utah took the first step on Monday towards imposing longer prison sentences for drunk drivers who cause fatal accidents. The proposed legislation would increase the minimum sentence from one to fifteen years to five to fifteen years. The bill, known as House Bill 273, received its first hearing at the Capitol, drawing the attention of individuals who have lost loved ones to drunk driving incidents. One of those …
Salt Lake City, Utah – A man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his coworker at a storage facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a dispute over personal belongings. The suspect, Nathan David Evans, is accused of brutally killing his colleague, David Hinkebein, in a shocking act of workplace violence. The incident unfolded on December 29 when a driver overheard Evans discussing his plans to go to the warehouse to kill someone …
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The state of Utah is preparing to file an application for a death warrant for Ralph Menzies, who was convicted in the 1986 murder of Maurine Hunsaker. However, Menzies and four other inmates who were sentenced to death prior to 2004 in Utah are proposing new ways to be executed. Both the state and defense attorneys have recently filed notices of appearances in Menzies criminal case, as he ran out …
Enoch, Utah – One year after a family murder-suicide in Enoch, chalk art was spotted on the driveway of the family’s home on January 7, 2023. The tragic incident claimed the lives of eight people, leaving the community in shock and mourning. This somber anniversary has served as a reminder of the devastating impact of such events on small, tight-knit communities like Enoch. The artwork, a poignant tribute to the victims, has sparked conversations about …
RIVERDALE, Utah – Police in Utah are actively seeking a 17-year-old foreign exchange student who went missing from his host family’s home on Thursday. Originally from China, Kai Zhuang was last seen in Riverdale, which is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. Authorities have reason to believe that Zhuang is being held against his will. Despite receiving a ransom note, police have found no evidence of a forced abduction. In a press …