A portion of SR-29 is facing an emergency closure after floodwater caused the road to collapse. A new video shared with ABC4 shows the damage. Watch the video at the link in comments

A portion of SR-29 is facing an emergency closure after floodwater caused the road to collapse. According to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, the road collapsed due to flooding and about 100 feet of the eastbound lane is completely gone. Read more:

A couple witnessed the moments the mountain side began to slide in Provo Canyon, coming a little too close for comfort. They shared some videos with ABC4.com and described the terrifying scene. Watch the videos and read about their experience: tinyurl.com/3ek67y4z

A man is charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly threatening to kill his son and injuring him with a knife. The 40-year-old defendant, whom is not naming at this time due to his relation to the victim, is charged with one count of intentional or knowing aggravated child abuse. Read more:

Multiple organizations are calling for a newly appointed Supreme Court Justice to recuse himself after he signed in support of repealing Proposition 4, the same case he is set to oversee. Prop 4 previously created an independent commission to draw congressional boundaries in Utah and was referenced in a judge's order to create new congressional boundaries last year over gerrymandering issues. Read more:

A report has been released detailing what led to a fatal helicopter crash during firefighting operations that killed a Utah-based pilot. On September 20, shortly before 2 p.m. an Airbus crashed while responding to the Dome fire near Yosemite Valley, California. The two pilots, which included Park-City based pilot Ryan Cutter, were both killed. Read more:

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A woman has been arrested for automobile homicide after she allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in May 2026. Documents state she was on her phone while driving prior to the incident. Lisa Whittington, 37, is facing charges for automobile homicide, obstruction of justice, failure to remain at an accident involving injury, making a written false statement, failure to yield to a pedestrian's right of way and using a wireless device while operating a vehicle. Link to article in comments

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has announced the names of their Asian Small-Clawed Otter Pups. Find out which names won the vote: tinyurl.com/yzz3p5ma

Some Utah County voters have received an insert in their ballots, telling them that they need to provide ID. The Utah County Clerk said that although some voters received it in error, most voters don't need to worry about it. Learn more: tinyurl.com/589r3vjy

In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah’s Lt. Governor, Deidre Henderson, over Utah’s voter records, requesting full, unredacted information about voters. On Friday, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that the Justice Department cannot refile the same claim. Read more:

The Houston Cougars are facing off against the Utah Utes on Saturday, Oct. 24. Ahead of the big game, CELSIUS is hosting a College GameDay Combine! Learn more: abc4.com/sports/college-spor…

Officials are asking the public to "stay away" from the Bridal Veil Falls trail, warning about the danger of falling rocks. More info: tinyurl.com/3ek67y4z

A St. George man is behind bars after police say he exposed himself on a neighbor's doorbell camera and then attempted to strangle a police dog when officers came to arrest him. Details: tinyurl.com/yc4htdzj

The first parole hearing for two former YouTuber parenting influencers has been set for December, three years after the two women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse. Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt each pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in December 2023. Months later, in February, each woman was sentenced to four prison terms of 1 to 15 years in the Utah State Prison, to be served consecutively. Learn more: tinyurl.com/56xwy6yj

Happy Friday, Utah! An upper-low will continue to send scattered showers across northern Utah through Friday evening. A secondary low could bring a return of showers and a few storms to southeast Utah on Saturday. Full forecast: tinyurl.com/2ecadr5p