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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 5h

Two months ago, Kimberely Jean Jespersen was fatally struck by two different vehicles that both fled the scene. Her family says they are shocked and still grieving, now that a suspect has been arre…

‘It’s a tragedy all around’: Victim’s family speak out after hit-and-run suspect arrested

Two months ago, Kimberely Jean Jespersen was fatally struck by two different vehicles that both fled the scene. Her family says they are shocked and still grieving, now that a suspect has been arre…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 5h

Two Grifols plasma donation centers in Salt Lake City celebrated a milestone of one million plasma donations each during International Plasma Awareness Week.

Salt Lake City plasma donation centers celebrate millionth donation milestones

Two Grifols plasma donation centers in Salt Lake City celebrated a milestone of one million plasma donations each during International Plasma Awareness Week.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 6h

Several lanes are closed on Bangerter Highway near 2700 West in Bluffdale due to a crash.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Several lanes are closed on Bangerter Highway near 2700 West due to a crash

Several lanes are closed on Bangerter Highway near 2700 West in Bluffdale due to a crash.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 7h

The Blue Creek Fire that is burning on the West Rim of Zion National Park has grown to 25 acres, and it has caused closures within the park.

Blue Creek fire burning on West Rim of Zion National Park causes closures

The Blue Creek Fire that is burning on the West Rim of Zion National Park has grown to 25 acres, and it has caused closures within the park.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 9h

Eight new measles cases have been identified in Southeast Utah, bringing the statewide total to 53.

New measles cases in Southeast Utah bring statewide total to 53

Eight new measles cases have been identified in Southeast Utah, bringing the statewide total to 53.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 9h

An active incident has been reported at Willard Elementary School, and Willard PD are investigating.

Active incident reported inside Willard Elementary School, police responding

An active incident has been reported at Willard Elementary School, and Willard PD are investigating.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 10h

A lawsuit has been filed against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claiming the Church knowingly permitted a convicted pedophile to have unfettered access to children resulting in the…

LDS Church faces lawsuit claiming convicted pedophile was permitted access to children

A lawsuit has been filed against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claiming the Church knowingly permitted a convicted pedophile to have unfettered access to children resulting in the…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 11h

The bottom line? Look for plenty of sunshine Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 70s north and 80s across the south. Our next weather maker may bring us increasing chances of rain again by the en…

Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday, but tropical moisture arrives Thursday into the weekend

The bottom line? Look for plenty of sunshine Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 70s north and 80s across the south. Our next weather maker may bring us increasing chances of rain again by the en…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 11h

A Saratoga Springs family has hit a milestone in their ongoing legal battle over a dangerous prescription that killed a beloved member.

Family hits milestone in legal battle with Walgreens over deadly prescription

A Saratoga Springs family has hit a milestone in their ongoing legal battle over a dangerous prescription that killed a beloved member.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 11h

Republican senators are increasingly uneasy about President Trump’s standoff with Democratic governors over deploying National Guard troops from other states to Portland, Ore., and Chicago. The con…

GOP senators increasingly anxious about Trump’s aggressive use of National Guard

Republican senators are increasingly uneasy about President Trump’s standoff with Democratic governors over deploying National Guard troops from other states to Portland, Ore., and Chicago. The con…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 13h

KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — A Kearns family has lost their pet dog and their home to a house firre. Shortly after 10 a.m., Unified Fire Authority said they received 911 calls reporting a house fire near …

Dog dead and home total loss after fire in Kearns

KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — A Kearns family has lost their pet dog and their home to a house firre. Shortly after 10 a.m., Unified Fire Authority said they received 911 calls reporting a house fire near …

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 14h

The family of the 16-year-old juvenile shot and killed near Ben Lomond High School on Tuesday has been identified by his family as Mason Caballero.

‘Mason loved camping trips’: Family identifies teen shot and killed near Ben Lomond High

The family of the 16-year-old juvenile shot and killed near Ben Lomond High School on Tuesday has been identified by his family as Mason Caballero.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 16h

Utah State University hosted its sixth annual campus-wide celebration of World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.

Utah State University celebrates World Mental Health Day

Utah State University hosted its sixth annual campus-wide celebration of World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 16h

Looking for the cutest slumber party ever? The Humane Society of Utah is urgently looking for short-term foster homes this weekend for over 100 pets.

The Humane Society of Utah urgently looking for short-term foster homes

Looking for the cutest slumber party ever? The Humane Society of Utah is urgently looking for short-term foster homes this weekend for over 100 pets.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 16h

Dolly Parton’s sister attempted to clarify remarks she made concerning Parton’s health, writing Tuesday night on Facebook that she “didn’t mean to scare anyone” with an earl…

‘Didn’t mean to scare anyone’: Dolly Parton’s sister clarifies after asking for prayers for country star

Dolly Parton’s sister attempted to clarify remarks she made concerning Parton’s health, writing Tuesday night on Facebook that she “didn’t mean to scare anyone” with an earl…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 18h

The bottom line? Sunny skies with rebounding daytime highs today. Moisture begins to stream into the area Thursday and another cold, wet storm for the north Saturday into Sunday.

Quiet Wednesday with warming and sunshine with changes brewing for Thursday

The bottom line? Sunny skies with rebounding daytime highs today. Moisture begins to stream into the area Thursday and another cold, wet storm for the north Saturday into Sunday.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

A Utah man described as a habitual DUI offender has been arrested in connection to the July hit and run in a Murray crosswalk that killed 53-year-old Kimberley Jean Jespersen.

Arrest made in fatal hit and run in Murray crosswalk from July

A Utah man described as a habitual DUI offender has been arrested in connection to the July hit and run in a Murray crosswalk that killed 53-year-old Kimberley Jean Jespersen.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

H.B. 11, a Utah state ban on transgender girls competing in sports, has gone into effect after several years. The ban was stopped from going into effect in 2022 due to a lawsuit, which the plaintif…

Transgender sports ban goes forward after lawsuit dropped by plaintiffs

H.B. 11, a Utah state ban on transgender girls competing in sports, has gone into effect after several years. The ban was stopped from going into effect in 2022 due to a lawsuit, which the plaintif…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

An Idaho man was sentenced today for shooting at a Provo Missionary Training Center in 2020.

Idaho man sentenced in 2020 shooting at Provo Missionary Training Center

An Idaho man was sentenced today for shooting at a Provo Missionary Training Center in 2020.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

A Herriman man was formally charged this week after reportedly travelling several hours to kill a relative’s llama.

Man charged after allegedly travelling several hours to kill llama

A Herriman man was formally charged this week after reportedly travelling several hours to kill a relative’s llama.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

Two men have pleaded guilty after trying to defraud a vulnerable adult of thousands of dollars.

Two Utah men plead guilty to attempting to scam 94-year-old out of thousands of dollars

Two men have pleaded guilty after trying to defraud a vulnerable adult of thousands of dollars.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

David “Heavy D” Sparks, star of reality show “Diesel Brothers,” has been arrested after a judge found him in contempt for failing to pay more than $851,000 for violating the…

"Diesel Brothers" star arrested after being held in contempt for not paying air pollution fines

David “Heavy D” Sparks, star of reality show “Diesel Brothers,” has been arrested after a judge found him in contempt for failing to pay more than $851,000 for violating the…

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on the shore of Utah Lake in Vineyard earlier this evening.

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Vineyard near Utah Lake

A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on the shore of Utah Lake in Vineyard earlier this evening.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

Google has updated its search results to customize them to each user’s search preferences. Here’s how to prioritize ABC4 when you search.

How to make ABC4 your preferred news source on Google

Google has updated its search results to customize them to each user’s search preferences. Here’s how to prioritize ABC4 when you search.

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ABC4 Utah @abc4utah.bsky.social · 1d

Following the funeral for President Russel M. Nelson, ABC4 spoke to attendees and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the service and Nelson’s legacy.

After funeral for Pres. Nelson, Attendees discuss service and Nelson's legacy

Following the funeral for President Russel M. Nelson, ABC4 spoke to attendees and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the service and Nelson’s legacy.

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