Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic
Weber County officials hosted a symposium on nuclear energy as a means of gauging its potential fit locally. No specific projects are in the works in Weber County, however.29 minutes ago
Eric Cabrera
North Union resident says deposit dispute changed after residents pushed back following Midvale fire
A week after fire forced hundreds of residents from the North Union Apartments in Midvale, one resident said he's faced challenges involving his belongings, whether to sign paperwork, and what happens next.13 hours ago
Holly Richardson, host, KSL Inside Sources
Church of Jesus Christ announces $65 million donation to women/child consortia
General Relief Society Pres. Camille N. Johnson announced an additional $65 million from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint to continue the work of the Caring for Women and Children Initiative Consortia.14 hours ago
Eva Terry, Deseret News
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has entered the AI regulatory battle, as many Americans continue to ask who wields ultimate power: the government or artificial intelligence.17 hours ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest
A warm winter and damaging April freeze wiped out much of Utah's fruit crop this year, leaving farmers with a greater need for consumer support.18 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Helicopter with 2 on board crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire
A helicopter carrying two people crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday, federal aviation officials confirmed.19 hours ago
Emma Benson, KSL
‘It’s worth asking for help’: Mom shares how lactation support helped amid breastfeeding challenges
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and health experts want parents to know that while lactation is often described as natural, it doesn't always come easily.19 hours ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Local immigrant advocates protest regular flights in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport by charter air companies hauling immigrant detainees.21 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Utah's project to increase commuter rail service on FrontRunner between Ogden and Provo is closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding.21 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
Utah's largest transit agency, UTA, is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.22 hours ago
Payton Davis, KSL
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
A man died Thursday afternoon after drowning in Sand Hollow Reservoir.2 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.2 days ago
Spencer Mahon
CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor
The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
More than a ‘traditional park’? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space
Utah's capital city unveiled its final vision for the Fleet Block open space on Wednesday, which calls for a mix of amenities within a 2.4-acre space near the corner of 900 South and 300 West.2 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84
A fire near Riverdale closed a portion of I-84 on Thursday and threatened a building near the interstate, with flames intermittently visible on traffic cameras.2 days ago
Daniella Rivera, KSL
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial
After deliberating for less than five hours, a Utah County jury found Brandon Beckham, 50, guilty on two felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. Beckham was acquitted on a third count of forcible sexual abuse.2 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after crashing at over 200 mph while racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats Thursday morning.2 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Charges filed in Costco ‘tap-to-pay fraud scheme’
A California man accused of attempting to buy Nintendo and Apple products at nine Costco stores in Salt Lake and Utah County with stolen bank card numbers is now facing charges.2 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Over 20 Republicans join Sen. Lee’s bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Nearly two dozen Republican senators have publicly backed Sen. Mike Lee's bid to cancel or delay the annual August recess unless they pass SAVE, Lee's proof-of-citizenship and voter ID bill.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah, feds launch $18M recovery effort in Beaver area; Widemouth 2 Fire grows
The U.S. Forest Service announced it is committing $9.2 million to recovery efforts following the Cottonwood Fire, which burned over 97,400 acres in and around Fishlake National Forest2 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was ‘everybody’s hero,’ family says
The family of a Utah man killed in Saturday's mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, said he was a talented artist, devoted husband, an Air Force veteran and someone who made everyone around him feel valued.2 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Sandy begins public push for proposed $21 million Crescent View bond ahead of council vote
Sandy residents are getting an early look at a proposal that could appear on November's ballot about a proposed $21 million bond to purchase the former Crescent View Middle School property.3 days ago
Heather Peterson
Midvale apartment fire tenants feel misled into paying for insurance that didn’t cover them
Residents displaced by last week's apartment fire said they feel misled into believing they had insurance that would cover their personal belongings.3 days ago
