Bodies Recovered From Avalanche: KSUB News Summary

The bodies of two skiers killed in an avalanche near Lone Peak Summit, just outside of Salt Lake City, were brought down from the mountain on Friday. Officials say the bodies of the two men, ages 23 and 32, were carried out by helicopter to a staging area at about 10 a.m. Family members were at the scene as the helicopter touched down. Rescue crews sent the bodies on to the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office to determine the official cause and manner of death. Unified police say crews who were hindered by near 60 mile per hour winds were back out Friday at 6 a.m. The two bodies were found buried in snow. A third skier was able to free himself and alert authorities on Thursday. Police say all three men were experienced backcountry skiers and hikers. One of the two victims is said to be a Utah resident, though names have not been released.

Returning Officer Receives Hero Welcome In Vernal

A Vernal police officer is home recovering from multiple gunshot wounds he sustained in a shootout with a suspect. On Thursday, dozens of people including fellow officers, first responders and others lined the sides of Highway 40 as an escort to welcome Sgt. Chad Watt back to Vernal. Watt, a 25-year police veteran, was on duty on April 28th when he was shot multiple times by a man who was threatening his neighbor with a gun. Watt was wounded as he exited his vehicle at the scene.

Man Dead In Two Vehicle Provo Canyon Crash

A man is dead after a two-vehicle collision during a heavy rain storm in Provo Canyon on Thursday. State troopers say the man who died was driving a Chevy Cobalt westbound at about 4 p.m. when he spun into the eastbound lanes of the wet highway. The driver of a Kia Sorrento traveling eastbound collided with the side of the Chevy. The Chevy driver was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Police say the other driver was also sent to a hospital in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

Northern Utah Could See Northern Lights

Those living in far northern Utah may be able to glimpse the Northern Lights on Friday, thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm triggered by solar activity. The farther one is from city lights, particularly in the Bear Lake area, the more likely will be the chance to see the famed aurora borealis. NOAA Space Weather Prediction experts say the phenomenon is best seen today when looking to the north and keeping eyes low on the horizon. The best time to see the Northern Lights will be right around midnight.