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John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate

Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, at the KSL office in Salt Lake City on Nov. 6, 2024. Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
8 months ago

Alleged burglary ends in stabbing in South Salt Lake

An alleged burglary turned into a stabbing attack, according to South Salt Lake City Police.
8 months ago

Zion National Park to implement large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel highway

The National Park Service announced it will begin restricting large vehicles from traveling on the historic Zion—Mt Carmel Highway in Zion National Park on June 7.
8 months ago

Two riders caught in avalanche in backcountry near Brighton Ski Resort Saturday

Two people were caught in an avalanche on Saturday in the backcountry near Brighton Ski Resort.
8 months ago

Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

The Utah Utes claimed a 44-22 win over Nebraska in Wednesday's Las Vegas Bowl, the 11th win for the team this season.
8 months ago

House fire in Kearns kills dog, leaves home uninhabitable

A house caught fire in Kearns, killing a dog within the house and rendering the structure uninhabitable.
8 months ago

3 arrested after being charged with 1st degree felony child torture

Three suspects were arrested outside their home after being charged with 1st degree felony child torture.
8 months ago

National average gas prices drop to December 2020 levels

According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas dropped four cents from last week to $2.89 across the United States, the cheapest December gas prices since 2020.
8 months ago

Wreaths Across America event planned in Salt lake City Veterans Cemetery Saturday to honor nearly 3000 veterans

Wreaths Across America organized a wreath-laying ceremony at the Salt Lake City Veterans Cemetery for Saturday to honor the graves of nearly 3,000 veterans.
8 months ago

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” celebrates 60 years on Tuesday

"A Charlie Brown Christmas Special" turned 60 years old on Tuesday, marking six decades since the first animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz's iconic "Peanuts" characters.
8 months ago

$3,000 reward offered for information on human skull stolen from ancient burial site

A human skull was stolen from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah.
8 months ago

Young man shot in St. George, suspect arrested for manslaughter

A man was arrested on manslaughter charges after allegedly firing a gun at a young man, resulting in the young man's death.
9 months ago

Car crashes into beauty salon in Pleasant View

A car crashed into the Hyde Beauty and Wellness Spa in Pleasant View Thursday morning.
9 months ago

14th annual Christkindlmarkt returns to This Is The Place Heritage Park

Salt Lake City’s beloved German Market ushers in the holiday spirit with a new entrance route, more parking and improved market layout for visitors to enjoy the Christkindlmarkt experience.
9 months ago

Kickoff to Christmas returns to St. George Historic Town Square

The annual St. George Kickoff to Christmas, featuring music and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus, will take place on Monday.
9 months ago

Crash leaves teen girl dead, another injured on I-80 near Utah-Wyoming border

A single vehicle crash on eastbound I-80 in Summit County left a 15-year-old dead and an 18-year-old with moderate injuries.
9 months ago

Passing bus drivers can lead to thousand dollar fines, Box Elder County bus driver warns

A bus driver with the Box Elder County School District wants drivers to avoid heavy penalties for illegally passing buses stopped with flashing red lights.
9 months ago

Airplane at Provo Airport catches fire, forcing facility closure

An airplane caught fire Monday afternoon at the Provo Airport.
9 months ago

Nearly 82 million Americans estimated to travel over Thanksgiving holiday

American travelers are breaking records this month, as 81.8 million Americans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from their homes over the Thanksgiving holiday.
9 months ago

West Jordan crash on Monday sees vehicle roll, minor injuries

A man in West Jordan suffered a medical episode while driving Monday afternoon and crossed to the other side of the road. He was transported to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.
9 months ago

Mount Superior search and rescue team recovered body of fallen hiker

A hiker fell on the south ridge of Mount Superior. First responders pronounced the hiker dead at the scene.
9 months ago

Keeping pets safe during cold winter months

With winter fast approaching, Best Friends Animal Society shared tips to ensure family pets can stay safe and healthy in the cold and snow.
9 months ago

See something wild? Here’s when DWR says you should report it

Utah's growing population and urban expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state. Not every encounter or animal sighting needs to be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
9 months ago

Elder Gérald Caussé called to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Elder Gérald Caussé has been called to serve as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
10 months ago