WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Three people, including an 8-month-old infant, were fatally shot at a Utah carnival after two groups got into an argument, police said. Police officers working at WestFest at Centennial Park in West Valley City saw the two groups Sunday night.

A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

Tragedy at Utah "No Kings" protest as 39-year-old participant dies after being accidentally shot by event security responding to armed man with rifle.

I am so deeply saddened by the loss of life, especially that of an innocent bystander and an infant," Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said in a statement.

Right now, Alissa Pili is the only Utah product playing in the WNBA. But with her former Utes head coach, Lynne Roberts, now coaching in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks, she thinks that means more Utes could be joining her in the W in the future.

A $57 million paycheck will be coming to Utah after the Beehive State and 54 other jurisdictions agreed to a settlement agreement with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma over their role in the opioid epidemic.

One of the hikers “managed to find a small ledge, just enough space to hold on while waiting for help,” troopers said.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival runs from mid-June to early October this year. Previews open on June 16, and final performances will be held on Oct. 4. Each play has a different preview and opening date, so be sure to check the calendar on the festival’s website. Performances of the seven main productions will all be running by July 11.