Jeff Tavss

3 days ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Tavss

SALT LAKE CITY — Ahead of a looming wildfire season that may be worse than recent years, Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Monday to make sure the state is prepared for whatever is in store. The order establishes a group of leaders from state agencies to identify high-risk areas in Utah and how to improve coordination across jurisdictions. The group has been tasked with filing a report of recommendations to the governor by June 1.

3 days ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Tavss

In the hours following the death of Pope Francis, Utah political and religious leaders are sharing their condolences and remembering a man who broke norms around the world. Utah Sen. John Curtis reflected on the Pope's empathy and ability to connect with billions in and out of the Catholic religion. "Pope Francis lived an exemplary life marked by humility and compassion — blessing countless lives with his service and leadership," Curtis wrote in a statement.

6 days ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Tavss

PROMONTORY, Utah — Days after an explosion destroyed a building on its remote facility in northern Utah, Northrop Grumman is shedding new light on what occurred and if its programs will be affected. The company said the building that was destroyed was used to "produce an ingredient in solid rocket motor propellant and is one of many in our production network." They added that no solid rocket motors were destroyed or damaged in the blast.

1 week ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Tavss

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Emergency crews responded to a South Jordan lake on Thursday after a truck drove into the water and overturned. A photo shared with FOX 13 News showed the truck still in Oquirrh Lake, which is located in the Daybreak community. Video below shows crews on scene of South Jordan lake where truck crashed: Video shows truck in South Jordan lake South Jordan police said the truck struck a parked car and hit "city property" before going into the lake.

1 week ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Tavss

Spring and summer were nice while they lasted, right? A new storm will bring "winter" back to Utah, causing anxiety for those who had already packed away their sweaters and scarves for the season. TRACK THE STORM: Get real-time weather information by downloading the FREE Utah Weather Authority appStarting Thursday morning, temperatures will drop drastically across Utah.