KUCW-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

KUCW, which operates on virtual channel 30 and UHF digital channel 35, is a television station affiliated with the CW network, catering to the Salt Lake City area in Utah. The station is licensed in Ogden and is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which also owns the ABC affiliate KTVX (channel 4) in a duopoly arrangement. Both stations share their broadcasting facilities located on West 1700 South in Salt Lake City, conveniently positioned along I-215. KUCW’s transmitter can be found at Farnsworth Peak in the Oquirrh Mountains, situated southwest of the city. Notably, KUCW does not have its own separate website; instead, it operates under the umbrella of its sister station KTVX's website.

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#47376

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#9239

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‘Sinners’ puts ‘truth on screen’ for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

1 day ago | abc4.com | Sophie Bates

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B. Jordan as a gangster turned vampire slayer, paints a brief but impactful portrait of the tribe using Choctaw actors and cultural experts. For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen the Choctaw way of life accurately portrayed on the big screen.
Water usage is trending high in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Public Utilities says

1 day 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.
Crews respond to fire at Salt Lake County Jail

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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.
Carp chaos at Utah Lake as carp overpopulation becomes serious problem

2 days ago | abc4.com | McKenzie Diaz

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Utah Lake Authority is offering a monetary prize of $1,000 to the person who catches the most carp from Utah Lake to try to get carp overpopulation under control. “When I first started here on the docks, you would look down at the water and you really couldn’t see more than a quarter of an inch down,” Melanie Evans, sailing instructor for Bonneville School of Sailing said. For eight years, Melanie Evans has been sailing the lake.
Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M

2 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

2 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.
A bat in Morgan County has tested positive for rabies, health officials warn

3 days ago | abc4.com | Derick Fox

MORGAN, Utah (ABC4) — The Weber-Morgan Health Department is reminding residents to ensure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date and avoid touching bats or other wild animals after a bat tested positive for rabies. This marks the first report of a rabies-positive bat in Utah for 2025. Health officials warn that as the weather warms up, the chances of coming into contact with rabies increase.