Utah lawmaker wants to criminalize encouraging suicide in sextortion schemes
Rep. Ryan Wilcox, R-Ogden, wants to add penalties to the crime of sextortion where scammers urge victims to die by suicide.6 months ago
Loud noises in Rose Park are the effect of flood mitigation
Rose Park flood mitigation work is underway this week, in response to flooding caused by heavy rains earlier in October.10 months ago
American flag with swastika sent to office of Utah congressman
KSL has learned the office of Congressman Mike Kennedy reported the discovery of American flags modified to include a swastika to Capitol police.10 months ago
Flash flood warning for Tooele County
A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Tooele County after severe thunderstorms hit the area.11 months ago
Erda trash fire comes to firefighters, rather than the other way around
A garbage truck driver who realized his load of trash was burning did the right thing by going straight to the fire station, firefighters said.11 months ago
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is over budget
A new audit recommends changes in record keeping and financial strategy at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, which is already over budget this year.12 months ago
Utah seeing fewer triple-digit days this summer
This summer may feel hot but Salt Lake City is below average on the number of triple-digit days.1 year ago
University of Utah will cut 81 programs to align with state rules
The Board of Trustees at the University of Utah made the program cuts after of a state-mandated review to make college more efficient.1 year ago
Rancid meat, strong smell prompts Ogden police and fire response
A strong smell emanating from the building that housed a meat company prompted Ogden fire and police officials to respond in force Tuesday.1 year ago
Memorial grows after West Jordan arson fire kills 4
The front of the West Jordan home where arson is suspected doesn't tell the same story as the back of the home, which is charred and missing windows and doors.1 year ago
Utah economy shows strength, stability with latest jobless numbers
The Utah economy continues to outperform the national average, with the state's unemployment rate holding steady at 3.2 percent1 year ago
Enbridge Gas sued over fatal South Jordan house explosion
Enbridge Gas is being sued by the family of a 15-year-old boy who died in the South Jordan home explosion last November.1 year ago
New Utah education audit shows performance gap for English language learners
The learning gap for English language learners is more significant than their peers. A new audit gives recommendations on closing the gap.1 year ago
Inside Sources: Utah congressman says DOGE can still be effective
Rep. Blake Moore, R-UT, is co-leader of the House DOGE caucus and said they'll keep looking for cost-cutting measures.1 year ago
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff accused of rape
BYU football quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit.1 year ago
Make minimum wage? You need to work a lot more to afford the average Utah rent
In most cases, the average rent in Utah would cost a minimum-wage worker so much, they would need to work 156 hours a week.1 year ago
2025 has already had more Utah police shootings to date than any year in the past 10
Last year at this time, there had been roughly half the number of Utah police shootings as there have been through May 13, 2025.1 year ago
The Salt Lake Temple is stronger on the five-year anniversary of Magna quake
Five years ago, an earthquake knocked the trumpet out of the Angel Moroni's hand atop the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.1 year ago
Delta teacher charged with alleged rape of teenager
A teacher from Delta Middle School is facing rape charges after she was accused of having sex with a 15-year-old.1 year ago
Proposed constitutional amendment on Utah ballot initiatives draws fire
Utah ballot initiatives that affect taxes would require a higher threshold to pass under a proposed amendment to the state constitution.1 year ago
Utah’s Safe Haven Law could be expanded to accept newborns up to 90 days old
The Utah Safe Haven Law could be expanded to include newborns up to 90 days old under a measure before the state Legislature.2 years ago
Gov. Cox signs union bill into law, despite protests
Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB267, also known as the union bill, which would ban collective bargaining agreements for government employees.2 years ago
Utah public school enrollment declines slightly statewide
Utah public school enrollment dropped about a half percent from 2021 to 2024 statewide, though some districts saw much larger gains and losses.2 years ago
