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Allessandra Harris is a reporter and anchor for KSL Newsradio. You can reach her at aharris@ksl.com.

Measles cases likely to pop up in Utah this year, health official says

Measles cases haven't made it to Utah yet but health professionals advise getting vaccinated and watching for symptoms.
22 hours ago

Landscaping projects picking up pace as weather gets warmer

Jeff Mott, owner of Mott's Landscaping, said people often start big landscaping projects in the summertime. 
4 days ago

What happens to the Grizzlies if NHL comes to Utah?

If Utah gets a National Hockey League team next year, what would happen to the Utah Grizzlies? The short answer is that the addition of the Arizona Coyotes won't send the Grizzlies anywhere.
8 days ago

BYU students react to Mark Pope’s move to Kentucky

BYU men's basketball head coach Mark Pope will leave for Kentucky, but some students think the team will be ok.
11 days ago

International Olympic Committee continues Utah tour in Park City

Members of the IOC are continuing their Salt Lake IOC visit to the state to see venues and how prepared Utah is to potentially host the 2034 Winter Games.
11 days ago

Local Utah businesses got a boost from RV drivers in March

RV drivers stopping in Utah used a membership company called Harvest Hosts to camp out at local businesses rather than at campsites.
14 days ago

Legal analyst discusses Chad Daybell’s possible defense and struggles

Jury selection got underway this week in the trial of Chad Daybell, who is accused of eight felonies, including first-degree murder.
21 days ago

Life expectancy and drug overdose rates rose in 2022

Americans are living an additional 1.1 years on average, according to CDC data. However, there's another metric that has experts concerned, a rise in drug overdose deaths.
29 days ago

Flavored vape products will no longer be sold in Utah

Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill this week that will ban the sale of flavored vape products in the state,
1 month ago

Marriage rates rising, divorces decreasing nationally

The number of marriages across the U.S. has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 2022 showing the highest marriage rate since 2019.
1 month ago

SLC ordinance looks to change zoning barriers, historic building eligibility

A proposed SLC ordinance would change zoning barriers and historic eligibility of buildings. It would help preserve and keep existing buildings in use. 
2 months ago

Lawmakers working to approve budget as legislative session enters last week

Lawmakers are looking to approve final budget as the legislative session enters the final week. The session ends March 1.
2 months ago

Water may be the solution to saving the salt flats

With the Bonneville Salt Flats eroding, newly discovered research may have found a way to save them.
2 months ago

Bill to expand child care options in Utah moves forward to Senate

The bill's sponsor, Sen. Luz Escamilla said most Utah residents live in a child care desert, with no options within 5 miles of them.
2 months ago

Utah law enforcement’s game plan for Super Bowl weekend

Safety officials are going on the offense in Utah by adding more officers and more shifts to watch for impaired driving before and after the Super Bowl.
2 months ago

Utah lawmaker would stop sending mail-in balllots to voters who don’t vote

Rep. Mark Strong said his bill is designed to address the number of people who don't return mail-in ballots.
3 months ago

Utah State Board of Education elections still partisan, despite some opposition

This year, there are eight seats open on the Utah State Board of Education, and 20 candidates are hoping to fill them.
3 months ago

NBA points per game highest level since 1969. Why?

The average number of points scored in an NBA game is the highest it's been in 55 years. Why is it now rare to see a game under 100 points?
3 months ago

Pineview Reservoir plane crash experienced by Farmington City residents

Farmington City residents experienced what it was like when a small low-flying Cessna airplane crashed into Pineview Reservoir's icy waters.
3 months ago

Talk of some political beliefs in Utah schools limited with this proposed bill

Utah Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist, R-Salt Lake, is sponsoring HB 303, which would prohibit school officials from discussing political beliefs. 
3 months ago

How staffing shortages impact the Utah State Prison

The Utah State Prison is facing staffing shortages. They say recruitment and retention are a big problem.
3 months ago

Certain types of tires may not cut it in Utah this winter

Tires like all-season tires and summer tires may not be enough this winter. To make driving safer, snow tires may be the best option.
3 months ago

BYU enters ‘Swiftie Era’ with new college course

BYU has begun offering a new class focusing on pop icon Taylor Swift's work.
3 months ago

How are avalanche danger levels determined in Utah?

Where new snow falls, what it falls on, and what snow has fallen before combine to create different levels of avalanche danger in Utah.
3 months ago