Utah

Sen. Kathleen Riebe is pictured...
Mark Jones

Riebe says hard work paid off in convention win, taking aim at November

Utah Sen. Kathleen Riebe won the Democratic nomination to be the party's nominee in the 2nd Congressional District race.
10 months ago
The University of Utah said it considers the "whole student" when reviewing an application for admi...
Simone Seikaly

Utah schools and higher ed officials respond to affirmative action

Two Utah institutions said race is not a consideration for admission and that the Supreme Court ruling wouldn't impact admissions.
10 months ago
national parks social distancing...
Mark Jones

Indiana woman dies at Canyonlands National Park

A 61-year-old woman from Indiana died Wednesday at Canyonlands National Park, according to park officials.
10 months ago
New Delta pilot training facility...
Aimee Cobabe

New Delta pilot training facility coming to SLC

Delta is breaking ground on a pilot training facility just west of the airport. This will be the first training facility outside of Atlanta.
10 months ago
State officials are reminding boaters to keep their vessels clear of quagga mussels this holiday we...
Adam Small and Mariah Maynes

Clear quagga mussels and use the hot water dip tank, ask Utah officials

Utah water officials are asking boaters to keep their vessels clear of quagga mussels, an invasive, destructive aquatic species.
10 months ago
Traffic moves along I-15 during rush hour in Salt Lake City. Rollover crash sends one to the hospit...
Adam Small, Derrick Jones

Fourth of July weekend to break records

Triple-A expects record-breaking travel on Fourth of July weekend. What can Utahns do to gear up for the drive?
10 months ago
In March of 2012, multiple fossil fragments were found in Glenn Canyon National Park, in Utah.  Sc...
Aubri Wuthrich and Adam Small

A decade-old fossil discovery in Utah is making history

This "Utah Mosasaur" was the subject of a scientific study released this month.
10 months ago
A cancer vaccine wouldn't stop you from getting cancer. But it would be a treatment for it....
Amanda Dickson

Cancer vaccine doesn’t prevent cancer — it treats it

The latest hot topic in cancer research is a cancer vaccine. But is this this similar to a flu shot you get every year? Spoiler alert: Nope.
10 months ago
Former Utah Rep. Becky Edwards, R-Utah, announced Thursday that she had gathered enough signatures ...
Sam Herrera

Becky Edwards says she’s has enough signatures to qualify for the special election ballot

According to former Utah Rep. Becky Edwards, she's gathered 7,000 signatures, which is the amount required to qualify.
10 months ago
Domestic violence service providers in Utah will see a significant funding cut to their budgets thi...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Domestic violence service providers in Utah to see funding cuts

This comes on the same day that Utah is mandating officers to carry out lethality assessments on domestic violence calls. Among these service providers seeing cuts is The Refuge Utah.
10 months ago
Provo residents conserved 700 million gallons of water last year. Combine that with the runoff from...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Provo is going underground to store millions of gallons of water

Provo's underground solution to store water saved from conservation and the spring runoff lies in a system of aquifers.
10 months ago
Long lines and heavy traffic are expected at Zion National Park this summer as they prepare for the...
Derrick Jones

Zion National Park plans for busy 4th of July weekend

Springdale, Utah — Long lines and heavy traffic are expected at Zion National Park this summer as they prepare for the busiest season of the year. This year the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday and Zion National Park superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh is planning for a busy weekend. “On holiday weekends, we typically see […]
10 months ago
Documents show Celeste Maloy's voting record maintained her Republican affiliation, despite inactiv...
Lindsay Aerts

Celeste Maloy voting records show Republican affiliation when she filed congressional candidacy

Celeste Maloy's voting records shows she has been registered Republican since 2016, becoming inactive before reactivating her registration this month.
10 months ago
Water balloons in bountiful...
Peter Johnston

After recent incidents, Bountiful residents say they are tired of water balloons being thrown at them

Bountiful residents say they're tired of people throwing water balloons and other items at them and their cars.
10 months ago
A man died Wednesday after the truck he was driving crashed into the back of a pump truck, accordin...
Mark Jones

Man killed in I-215 crash as truck crashes into back of pump truck

A man died Wednesday after the truck he was driving crashed into the back of a pump truck.
10 months ago
Inflation, cost of living has been driven, in part, by the prices of groceries and other daily nece...
Amanda Dickson

Is inflation, cost of living really worse than the 1980s?

Inflation and cost of living are making everyone feel the pinch. But you're not necessarily worse off than the generations before.
10 months ago
Utah County is looking to get a facelift that will help with traffic. The county is one of the fast...
HUGO RIKARD-BELL

UDOT plans for I-15 interchange in Spanish Fork concerns residents

The UDOT plans are supposed to address a big population boom expected for Spanish Fork -- a 115% increase by the year 2050.
10 months ago
Two women who work for a care facility in Orem were charged Tuesday with aggravated abuse in connec...
Simone Seikaly

2 women charged with aggravated abuse in connection to death of patient at Orem care facility

Prosecutors allege the women caused a "vulnerable adult" in their care to be placed in a situation in which he was endangered, which ultimately led to his death.
10 months ago
The estate of Eric Richins is suing Kouri Richins for at least $13 million.  The new lawsuit accus...
KSL NewsRadio

Kouri Richins sued by husband’s estate

The new lawsuit accuses Kouri Richins of taking money from retirement accounts set up for Eric by his grandmother and mother. 
10 months ago
First-time homebuyers in Utah can start reserving a $20,000 assistance loan on July 11 to use towar...
Ladd Egen

Reservations start in two weeks for Utah’s $20K first-time homebuyer program

The loan is available only for new construction, and potential buyers need to be pre-approved by a participating lender to qualify,
10 months ago
Attendees watch as 150 drones perform over them at ILLUMINATE: Light Art + Creative Tech Fest in Sa...
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV

SLC Mayor announces drone shows will replace traditional fireworks shows in July

This year Salt Lake City will host drone shows instead of traditional firework shows for both July holidays for the first time.
10 months ago
improving internet access...
Devin Oldroyd

$317 million coming to Utah to expand internet access across the state

The Beehive State is set to receive $317.4 million from the Biden Administration to improve internet access across the state.
10 months ago
Delegates stand for the national anthem during the Utah Republican Party’s special election at De...
Mark Jones

Pros, cons of a virtual convention as opposed to one in-person

The Utah Republican Party held an in-person convention last weekend, while the Utah Democratic Party will hold an virtual convention on Wednesday evening.
10 months ago
INDIANOLA, Utah - Indianola fire crews responded to a fire in Black Hawk Mountains Estates at appro...
Mariah Maynes

Indianola fire crews respond to fire in Black Hawk Mountain Estates, offer safety reminders

Officials say the property owner caused the fire by burning trash in a burn barrel with a screen.
10 months ago