Utah

East High School...
Paul Nelson and Colby Walker

East High School custodian connects with students for four decades

East High School's Head Custodian Marcos Orozco has been able to connect with students in amazing ways over the years. 
3 years ago
traffic accident, fatal accident...
Karilyn Frazier

EMERGENCY TRAFFIC: Crash on I-15 Southbound in Farmington

FARMINGTON, Utah — A crash on I-15 Southbound in Farmington has traffic backed up to Legacy Parkway.  The exit ramp at Park Lane is also closed.  This story will be updated.  
3 years ago
A barbed wire fence is shown at a utah prison, whose populations are rising quickly...
Curt Gresseth

Plans for a development to include affordable housing on prison land

Plans for a development at the state prison have just been released.
3 years ago
Joe Morley's BBQ...
Mark Jackson

Joe Morley’s BBQ closes its historic Midvale location Saturday

Joe Morley's BBQ closes its historic Midvale location after decades of service to BBQ loving Utahns.
3 years ago
mask mandate students...
Paul Nelson

Overturning recommended mask mandate in schools would be a mistake

Primary Children’s Hospital Infectious Disease Doctor Andrew Pavia believes overturning the mask mandate for schools would be a mistake.
3 years ago
school mask order...
Nick Wyatt

Some support, others condemn Salt Lake County school mask order

Those in support of the school mask order include the Utah Public Health Association, while Utah Parents United gives it a thumbs down.
3 years ago
could county officials overturn school mask mandate covid children utah...
Becky Bruce

Salt Lake County Council likely to overturn mask mandate, chair says

Council Chair Steve DeBry said he thinks council members will vote Thursday to overturn the mask mandate from the Salt Lake County Health Department.
3 years ago
Two cases of hepatitis have been found in Utah....
Dan Bammes

RSV infections turning up early in Utah

A common respiratory virus called RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been turning up months earlier than expected in Utah.
3 years ago
cedar city boil water order...
Becky Bruce

Boil water order issued for parts of Cedar City

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Cedar City officials issued a boil water order for parts of the community, after testing showed possible E. coli contamination in some water samples collected Monday.  In a post on Facebook, the city said the areas affected by the water notice include 200 South to Shurtz Canyon Drive, and Main Street […]
3 years ago
wettest july car splashes through standing water...
Heather Kelly

July 2021 goes down as one of the wettest ever, but drought persists

More than 99% of Utah remains in "extreme" drought, even after July 2021 went down as one of the state's wettest months ever recorded.
3 years ago
fire crews, wildland fires...
Karilyn Frazier

Fire crews responding to a wildfire in Pleasant Grove

Fire crews are responding to a new wildfire in Pleasant Grove.
3 years ago
Driving Utah's roads...
Curt Gresseth

Driving Utah’s most dangerous roads: What you need to know

Driving Utah's most desolate but also picturesque roads can be a challenge even if you know your way around. Here, we highlight some white-knuckle drives.
3 years ago
property taxes values Utah valuation appeals...
Dan Bammes

Truth-in-Taxation law holds taxes in check while property values rise in Utah

With the increase in property values, some Utah residents are worried property taxes will rise just as fast. But Utah has the Truth-In-Taxation law.
3 years ago
Brigham Woman COVID-19...
Paul Nelson

Brigham City woman might die of COVID-19 before meeting her newborn

The family of a Brigham City woman report she’s clinging to life after being infected with COVID-19 during the third trimester of her pregnancy.
3 years ago
Summit County COVID-19 vaccination...
Paul Nelson

Summit County health officials concerned by low COVID-19 vaccination rates

In Summit County, more people have received the COVID-19 vaccination than any other county in the state and that has health officials concerned.
3 years ago
county to require masks for schools...
Nick Wyatt and Becky Bruce

Salt Lake County health officials: Masks required at school for kids under 12

UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council expected to vote against mask mandate according to Chairman.
3 years ago
SLC mask mayor asks for support for dunn...
Simone Seikaly

SLC mayor asks county council members to support Dr. Angela Dunn

In the letter, Mayor Mendenhall asked Council members to support a mask requirement for K-12 schools in Salt Lake County if one is made.
3 years ago
mykayla skinner with team usa tokyo olympics gymnastics...
Curt Gresseth

Olympics: Looking back at Tokyo and ahead to Beijing

One of the leaders of Utah's Olympic Games in 2002 joins the conversation to look back on the Tokyo Olympics and peer forward to the Winter Games in China.
3 years ago
utah school bus driver shortage...
Dan Spindle, KSL TV

Utah bus driver shortage leaves school districts scrambling

The bus driver shortage in Utah actually extends nationwide and is tied in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, reports KSL TV's Dan Spindle.
3 years ago
liberty park fountain closed because of coliform...
Becky Bruce

Coliform forces temporary shutdown of Liberty Park fountain

The Liberty Park fountain is one of two artesian water sources within Salt Lake City parks. The other near 800 South 500 East, remains open to the public.
3 years ago
How to tell if the melon is ripe...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

KSL Greenhouse | How to choose the tastiest melon and know if they are ripe

Many people don't know how to choose the best melon from the store or garden, and how to know when they are ripe. Here, we've got you covered.
3 years ago
new davis teachers welcomed by student body officers...
Mary Richards

New Davis teachers start the school year with a bang

A high school drum line, cheerleaders and student body officers greeted new Davis School District teachers walking into Farmington High School Tuesday.
3 years ago
utah county, Utah growing...
Karilyn Frazier

Provo-Orem metro ranked in top 10 safest big cities in the US

Utah County has cities which are considered the safest in the United States.
3 years ago
monoclonal antibodies study...
Paul Nelson

Monoclonal antibodies study in Utah shows promise against COVID-19

The monoclonal antibodies study found a 57% reduction in hospitalization rates if administered within seven days of symptoms.
3 years ago