The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser has been ordered to stand trial for the 15 charges filed against him, including aggravated murder, which is a capital offense. He is facing the death penalty. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yktsv68m 

According to Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD), they have crews on scene of the UofU Thatcher building, investigating a potential chemical leak. More info: https://tinyurl.com/ybftywzz 

Elko Police Department seized more than 50 firearms and over 700 grams of drugs in a narcotics bust over the weekend. Read: https://tinyurl.com/mtncf7uh

The community gathered to honor the life of a man shot and killed in Liberty Park over the weekend. https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/residents-midvale-apartment-fire-management-legal-document/ 

Almost a week after a devastating fire at North Union apartments displaced residents, management is getting in touch with residents, and they're being asked to sign a legal document in order to get their deposits back. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/38wc4s7p 

A man on parole who attempted to use a drone to drop drugs into the Utah State Prison in an attempt to get them to an inmate is now also behind bars. Read: https://tinyurl.com/3yhk2yjp 

Two children were killed after being struck by a vehicle in Syracuse. More info: https://tinyurl.com/fucxy7bf 

A local animal rescue is asking for help identifying a man who tried dumping eight domestic ducklings at a pond on Wednesday morning. https://www.abc4.com/animals/highland-ducklings-dumped-suspect/ 

Police have identified the two individuals killed in a crash on SR-32 earlier this week. More info: https://tinyurl.com/5ce6anb5 

A 45-year-old man has been confirmed dead after an officer-involved shooting in Idaho on Tuesday. Read: https://tinyurl.com/4at6mvnx 

Following a waterline break, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing conservation measures, effective immediately. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2fnabweb 

Utah has broken its record for wooded and forested acres burned in a single year during the 2026 fire season, according to an analysis by the University of Utah. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/bdcu9zz2 

After human encounters with bears have gone up, partially driven by the drought, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding the public of best practices when it comes to protecting yourself and keeping our bears wild. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3kt8ddwm 

A refrigerator malfunction caused extensive damage to a detached garage in Tremonton on Tuesday evening. More info: https://tinyurl.com/5n8tb5wv 

The Wide Mouth 2 Fire team has been utilizing IPAWS to broadcast evacuation notice alerts to the appropriate people in each evacuation zone. So how does it work? More info: https://tinyurl.com/36ww245z 

Residents gathered during Tuesday's Riverton City Council meeting to speak out against the city's recent partnership with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.). More info: https://tinyurl.com/zm2ew3jf 

Security camera footage captured the moments the fast-growing Wide Mouth 2 fire reached and is believed to have destroyed a cabin in Fishlake National Forest. More info: https://tinyurl.com/yc84uvnw 

Officials have confirmed that the Joseph Peak area in Sevier County is under evacuation orders due to the Wide Mouth 2 fire. The fire has spread significantly, and officials are expecting increased activity. More info: https://tinyurl.com/y6rj754r 

At the Utah Women's Open golf tournament on Tuesday, 21-year-old Ali Mulhall took home the Good 4 Utah trophy, which was presented to her by ABC4's Wesley Ruff. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3e2w7ft6 

Wildfire season is roaring in Utah and the cost is exponential, not just in the loss of property and the detriment to Utah's topography, but also in the monetary strain that fighting these fires puts on the state. Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/3edvfyfk 

Forward progress on the Dodge Fire was stopped on Tuesday after it burned 90 acres near Monticello and threatened structures. Read: https://tinyurl.com/yvn4bj2c 

The Logan chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting dozens of victims under the guise of providing help is again facing new charges, including sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/45t7cfd3

Home of the Joseph Smith sphinx, Gilgal Sculpture Garden is on track to be added to the Salt Lake City Local Register as a landmark site, which would give it certain protections as a historical resource. Read: https://tinyurl.com/4hhtyts7 

Dale Schultz was killed in a shooting in Twin Falls over the weekend, and his wife was injured. His local parish held a Rosary and, following the ceremony, the Deacon spoke more about Dale's legacy and how the family is doing. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/cjxsmv9v 

The Utah Inland Port Authority announced a partnership with Washington City on Tuesday, previewing its plans to expand the industrial infrastructure hub for the Purgatory Road corridor. Details: https://tinyurl.com/475jr9rw 

The family of a 10-year-old girl who drowned at Willow Pond confirmed they are taking her off life support and spoke about who she was as a person. They say she died saving her little sister from drowning. More info: https://tinyurl.com/4yfmx5ra 

A sex offender living in Ogden is accused of using Snapchat to groom underage teenagers online to send him sexually explicit images because he was "bored." https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/sex-offender-ogden-grooming-snapchat/ 

According to Utah Fire Info, the Little Horse Fire started burning northwest of Fruitland. At this time, the fire is estimated at 10 acres, but it is growing due to gusty winds. More info: https://tinyurl.com/5dsjhpcj 

Officials have identified the victims of a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, including one man from Utah. More info: https://tinyurl.com/3vsv8xve 

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has released a public finance brief explaining how Utah's property tax system functions as local governments prepare for upcoming Truth in Taxation hearings. Read: https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/utah-truth-taxation-brief/