Derick Fox

Bountiful, Salt Lake City

Digital Content Producer at KTVX-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

Digital Content Producer at KUCW-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

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Water usage is trending high in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Public Utilities says

2 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As Utah begins to reach the dog days of summer, when temperatures are at their hottest, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) is reporting that water demand is rising. On Thursday, SLCDPU said the water demand over the past few weeks has been trending higher when compared to the average water demand during the same time period over the last three years.
University of Utah terminates recognition of Sigma Nu fraternity citing ‘egregious’ hazing violations

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A University of Utah fraternity chapter officially lost its recognition with the university after an investigation found it had “egregiously” violated the U’s anti-hazing policies. According to a summary of the investigation, the Sigma Nu fraternity had engaged in all three types of hazing recognized by the University of Utah – subtle, harassment, and violent – during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 recruitment cycles.
Crews respond to fire at Salt Lake County Jail

2 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Crews responded to reports of a fire at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on Thursday morning, officials confirmed. Details on the fire are limited, but a spokesperson with the Unified Fire Authority said it is an active incident as of 11:45 a.m. ABC4 has a crew en route and will update this story with more information as it becomes available. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.
Thousands affected by downtown Salt Lake City power outage

2 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Downtown Salt Lake City lost power early Thursday morning, affecting nearly 3,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers. According to the Rocky Mountain Power outage map, the first report of the power outage came just after 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 5. Roughly 2,850 customers in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City were affected.
University of Utah terminates recognition of Sigma Nu fraternity citing 'egregious' hazing violations

2 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A University of Utah fraternity chapter officially lost its recognition with the university after an investigation found it had “egregiously” violated the U’s anti-hazing policies. According to a summary of the investigation, the Sigma Nu fraternity had engaged in all three types of hazing recognized by the University of Utah – subtle, harassment, and violent – during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 recruitment cycles.
Riverton teen allegedly shoots uncle three times during dispute

2 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

RIVERTON, Utah (ABC4) — A 16-year-old Riverton teen is in custody after he allegedly shot his uncle three times during a dispute on Wednesday evening. Josh Lee, a spokesperson for the Riverton Police Department, confirmed with ABC4.com that officers were called to the home near 13400 South and Homestead Lane around 6:30 p.m. on June 4. Upon arrival, they found the uncle with gunshot wounds in the front yard. The uncle was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The owner of a Utah-based outdoor retailer was sentenced to five months imprisonment after he evaded paying taxes for six years. In February, Phyllip Hallman Heaton, 43, of Washington City, the owner of Zion Outfitter, pleaded guilty to charges related to tax evasion. In addition to the prison sentence, Heaton was also sentenced to 18 months of supervised release, including six months of home detention.
Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M

3 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The owner of a Utah-based outdoor retailer was sentenced to five months imprisonment after he evaded paying taxes for six years. In February, Phyllip Hallman Heaton, 43, of Washington City, the owner of Zion Outfitter, pleaded guilty to charges related to tax evasion. In addition to the prison sentence, Heaton was also sentenced to 18 months of supervised release, including six months of home detention.
24-year-old pleads guilty to chasing down, killing 17-year-old victim in Cedar City

3 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

CEDAR CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Ethan Andrew Galloway, one of the two suspects who admitted to chasing down, shooting and killing a 17-year-old girl in Cedar City earlier this year, pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder. The guilty plea, which was entered on Tuesday, June 3, comes as part of a plea deal offered by the State of Utah.
BYU study says drinking sugar may be worse than eating it

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Derick Fox

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — Drinking your sugar may be worse for you than previously thought. That is, according to a recent study conducted by Brigham Young University researchers in collaboration with several researchers from Germany-based institutions. The study, which analyzed data from over half a million people across multiple continents, found that sugar consumed through drinks, such as soda and juice, was consistently linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.