Utah

Waste Management workers sorting waste on an assembly line...
Chandler Holt

Green waste no longer to be collected separately from trash in Orem

People who live in Orem will no long have green waste separate from trash. Waste Management says there are benefits to that.
2 years ago
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Aimee Cobabe

Murat Suljovic of SLC sentenced after admitting to trying to help ISIS

Court documents show Murat Suljovic pretended to be a leader of the terrorist group online. He was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
2 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake carjacking suspect dead, investigation continues

One person died after police said he carjacked a vehicle using a firearm and then led police on a chase through SLC on Saturday night.
2 years ago
Clouds move over the Oquirrh Mountains on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.  Kristin Murphy, Deseret News...
Simone Seikaly

Weather change coming with wind, rain, lower temperatures expected across Utah

A spring storm is expected to roll into northern Utah on Monday afternoon, with a 60% chance for showers Monday night.
2 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Police shoot carjacking suspect Saturday in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City police said a carjacking suspect died Saturday afternoon in a shootout with officers near 200 South Orange St.
2 years ago
Authorities in Park County, Montana discovered the body body of man, who reportedly had been attack...
Mark Jones

Man found dead near Yellowstone after a reported grizzly bear attack

The body of a man was discovered Friday in southwest Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park. He died of a reported grizzly bear attack.
2 years ago
(The Senate meeting to discuss overturning Gov. Cox's veto.  Photo: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News, Ma...
Paul Nelson and Lindsay Aerts

Lawmakers overturn Gov. Cox’s veto on transgender athlete bill, make change immediately after

The veto of a transgender athlete bill (H.B. 11) was overturned Friday by the Utah Legislature.
2 years ago
A woman suffered through minor injuries Friday after falling through a manhole in Roy.
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Mark Jones

Woman suffers minor injuries after falling through a manhole

A woman fell in a manhole Friday afternoon in Roy, suffering only minor injuries.
2 years ago
Utah Democrats hold caucuses...
CHANDLER HOLT

Democratic Party Chair Eva Lopez on caucuses returning to in-person

After four years, caucuses in Utah are back to in-person.
2 years ago
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Jacob Rueda

A new tool will offer better understanding of snow-to-stream water levels in northern Utah

Utah water levels will be more fully understood after a new Snow Telemetry Unit, was placed atop Powder Mountain in northern Utah last year.
2 years ago
Utah’s economic recovery leading nation...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Utah leads nation in economic growth

Economic recovery from the pandemic is slowly improving across the nation, and Utah is leading the effort
2 years ago
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Carlos Artiles Fortun

Salt Lake City Police stop a 14-year-old driving the wrong way

A teenager stopped by SLC police was driving a stolen vehicle the wrong way, with other teenagers inside.
2 years ago
The Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (KSL NewsRadio file photo)...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

The pressure looming on the legislature’s special session

Today, Utah lawmakers are planning to meet for a special session to override Governor Spencer Cox's veto of a controversial transgender athletes bill.
2 years ago
A transgender flag is pictured in front of the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, ...
KSL NewsRadio Staff

Transgender athlete ban center stage at special session

Utah lawmakers are considering overturning a veto from Gov. Spencer Cox that creates a transgender athlete ban in the state's high school sports. 
2 years ago
The Salt Palace Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency are pictured in Salt Lake City on Wednesday...
Simone Seikaly

Economics, proximity prompted return of Outdoor Retailer to Salt Lake City

The move to Denver for Outdoor Retailer was expensive, and the venue was too far away from outdoor activities.
2 years ago
(Hundreds of people outside the Capitol, calling for the governor's veto to be upheld.  Photo: Paul...
Paul Nelson

Hundreds rally against transgender athlete ban, call on veto to be upheld

With rallies at the Capitol, the debate over transgender ban is continuing to be a hot-button issue.
2 years ago
Lanes are re-opened early Saturday morning from an overnight fatal hit-and-run near the SL Library....
Mark Jones

Two people injured in St. George plane crash

Two people were hurt Thursday in a St. George plane crash.
2 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Over 20 arrested in Utah County human trafficking sting, 3 victims rescued

More than 20 people were arrested in a Utah County human trafficking sting. Three victims were also rescued.
2 years ago
marriage Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen firearm codify...
Simone Seikaly

State senator asking for public input ahead of Friday special session

Ahead of Friday's special session, Sen. Derek Kitchen wants from the public on a bill that effectively bans transgender girls from playing in girls' sports.
2 years ago
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Sam Herrera

Deer hunting permits may see decrease this year

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said it recommends a decrease in deer hunting permits for this year based on population data.
2 years ago
Magna AMBER Alert girl Frank David Lopez...
Simone Seikaly

Man accused of kidnapping 14-year-old Magna girl charged with a felony

Lopez was reportedly found in Texas with the Magna girl on the same day an AMBER Alert was issued for her.
2 years ago
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams discusses the 2022 legislative session in his office at the Capi...
Lindsay Aerts

Senate President Stuart Adams denies political pressure as reason for veto override

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams denies there is political pressure in today's vote to over Governor Spencer Cox's veto.
2 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Two people killed in a crash with a garbage truck on Redwood Road

Officials don't yet know what caused a passenger van to swerve into oncoming traffic and hit a garbage truck on Thursday morning.
2 years ago
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Jacob Rueda

Utah’s snowpack still below necessary water levels for the year

Officials with the Utah Division of Water Resources say water levels are lower this year due to inconsistent snowfall.
2 years ago