Utah

Centerville Burglaries...
Ryan Meeks

Centerville police say burglaries are up 157% from 10 year average

The Centerville Police Department says they have seen a dramatic increase in burglaries and theft in the past two months.
3 years ago
utah labor shortage...
Paul Nelson

Community advocates say slowing job growth made worse by high inflation

Inflation has made the slowing job growth worse according. Economic analysts were surprised to see disappointing jobs report
3 years ago
nurses...
Curt Gresseth

At long pandemic last, it’s time to celebrate nurses

After 14 long months, as the pandemic begins to loosen its grip, it's finally time to celebrate the heroes among us -- nurses.
3 years ago
Utah more diverse...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah gets more diverse; researcher says it should influence policy

The data shows Utah is getting more diverse in terms of its racial, ethnic and sexual makeup. One researcher says our decisions should reflect that.
3 years ago
Bayou SLC vaccination...
Lindsay Aerts

Bayou bar and restaurant in SLC requires full COVID-19 vaccination

Pushback includes angry and vulgar telephone messages, but The Bayou's owner says the requirement protects his staff and customers.
3 years ago
job growth...
Cami Mondeaux

Slowing job growth in Utah, elsewhere, could be result of labor shortage

As the U.S. reported slower job growth for the month of April, a Utah economist says federal unemployment benefits may be to blame.
3 years ago
Mother's Day Utah...
Mary Richards

Mother’s Day returns to assisted living, senior centers in Utah

Mother's Day 2021 looks a lot different than Mother's Day 2020 for Utah residents of long-term care facilities. They're expecting a big weekend.
3 years ago
Issac Dushku, the 'Lord of Maps' holds his map of the United States. (Issac Dushku)...
Mary Richards

Heart of Utah: BYU mapmaker draws our connection to home and each other

BYU's student entrepreneur of the year has truly earned the title Lord of Maps by helping us find our place in the world with his hand-drawn maps.
3 years ago
Utah COVID-19 cases...
Paul Nelson

Utah COVID-19 cases will keep decreasing according to health officials

Health officials say Utah has “passed the plateau” when it comes to new COVID-19 cases as the rolling seven-day average of cases continues to drop.
3 years ago
The Salt Lake Bees will play their first home game in 612 days on Thursday evening in downtown Salt...
Lindsay Aerts

Nearby businesses ready for the Salt Lake Bees games to return

The Salt Lake Bees will play their first home game in 612 days on Thursday evening in downtown Salt Lake City, with public health guidelines in place.
3 years ago
Utah gender identify guidelines for schools...
Lindsay Aerts

‘It has made transgender individuals, individuals’: Plaintiff relieved by Utah Supreme Court ruling

After the Utah Supreme Court ruling Thursday allowing transgender people to change their gender marking on documents, one plaintiff says she's relieved.
3 years ago
Utah faith leaders unite in prayer...
KSL News Staff

Utah faith leaders celebrate National Day of Prayer

Faith leaders of different traditions in Utah may disagree on many aspects of religion, but they agree on the power of prayer. 
3 years ago
wolverine confirmed on antelope island...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

‘Very rare’ wolverine sighting confirmed at Antelope Island

Utah wildlife biologists confirmed Wednesday that two men stumbled across a "very rare" sighting of a wolverine on Antelope Island.
3 years ago
Chinese rocket...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Chinese rocket falling back to Earth, but space expert says don’t worry

Heads up: A failing Chinese rocket flying through space at 18,000 mph in a decaying orbit is coming back home to Earth in a hurry.
3 years ago
pandemic dogs...
Mary Richards

Pandemic impact on dogs: More adopted, but some hiccups

Several animal advocates say they are seeing a number of "teenage" dogs adopted during the pandemic returned either for lack of training or socialization. 
3 years ago
Snow College tuition...
Cami Mondeaux

Snow College offers assist to students paying tuition for Fall 2021 semester

Snow College is offering students a major assist with paying college tuition for the fall 2021 semester, paying for up to 14 credit hours.
3 years ago
south jordan city hall to allow more telecommuting...
Michele Rowe

South Jordan employees keen on telecommuting as the ‘new normal’

South Jordan city employees say after working from home for a year, they like telecommuting and want to see the option stick around. 
3 years ago
garth brooks salt lake city concert...
Michele Rowe

Garth Brooks breaks record for Salt Lake City concert ticket sales

When Garth Brooks comes to Salt Lake City this summer, his show will represent Ticketmaster's fastest stadium ticket sell-out ever. 
3 years ago
lights appear in utah skies...
Michele Rowe

Mysterious lights appeared over Utah skies last night

Utah's NASA's solar system ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins explained the lights seen in Utah skies Wednesday night were a series of Starlink satellites.   
3 years ago
Utah gender identify guidelines for schools...
Becky Bruce

Utah Supreme Court: Transgender people can alter birth certificates

Transgender people in Utah may change their name or gender on their birth certificates, the state supreme court ruled Thursday. 
3 years ago
vaccine trial children...
John Wojcik

West Jordan brothers participating in COVID-19 vaccine trial for children

A pair of Utah brothers have volunteered for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial in children and are sharing their experience.
3 years ago
(Workers at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Jordan Park on May 5th.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Advocates believe Jill Biden’s visit will inspire more Latino community members to get vaccinated

Leaders with Utah’s Latino community are hoping First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to their COVID-19 vaccination clinic will inspire more people to get vaccinated.
3 years ago
In-person college convocations at the University of Utah are held through May 8th at Rice-Eccles St...
Mark Jackson

College convocations for the University of Utah held in-person this year

For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person college convocations at the University of Utah are happening.
3 years ago
First Lady teachers Utah...
Paul Nelson

First Lady Jill Biden praises teachers in Utah during her visit

First Lady Jill Biden was greeted by many officials on her quick stop in Utah to praise teachers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago