Utah

Gov. Cox says Utah economy still trying to recover from COVID-19...
Paul Nelson

Gov. Cox says Utah’s economy still trying to recover from COVID-19

Governor Spencer Cox says the state's economy is still trying to recover from the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic
3 years ago
Avalanche experts say the risk for slides is very high, again, for the weekend...
Paul Nelson

Avalanche experts say the risk for slides is very high for the weekend

Another potentially dangerous avalanche scenario is in the forecast for this weekend. Avalanche experts say backcountry areas will need time
3 years ago
Utah vaccines...
Saige Miller

Utah is getting more vaccines but can the state handle the demand?

The KSL Investigators were curious about the state's plan to iron out the kinks, so they sat down with Governor Spencer Cox to learn how Utah intends to improve its current vaccine rollout plan. 
3 years ago
northern pike utah lake...
KSL News Staff

If you catch a Northern Pike in Utah Lake, kill it if it isn’t tagged

Concerned about the effect Northern Pike will have on other fish in Utah Lake, the DWR advises anglers to kill the invasive species if it is not tagged.
3 years ago
school schools...
John Wojcik & Cami Mondeaux

Bill allowing schools to opt out of mask mandate gets favorable recommendation

A new bill, sponsored by Senator Ron Winterton, would give school districts in Utah the option to no longer enforce a mask mandate.
3 years ago
gym memberships icu beds paul ray health...
Graham Dudley, KSL.com

Utah lawmakers working to make it easier to cancel your gym membership

Utah state Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, wants to make it easier for Utahns to cancel their gym membership.
3 years ago
utah snow forecast...
Becky Bruce

FORECAST: More snow headed your way, but also poorer air quality

In terms of snow totals, these storms packs much less of a punch: the forecast calls for valleys along the Wasatch Front to receive less than an inch.
3 years ago
Biden moratorium Romney lee approval, Romney earmarks...
John Wojcik

New poll finds Sens. Romney, Lee approval ratings stayed steady during impeachment trial

A poll shows steady approval ratings for Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, despite casting opposing votes in Trump's impeachment trial.
3 years ago
(KSL TV)...
Mark Jackson

West Jordan snowmobilers stuck in the snow rescued

  Search and rescue crews were out late Thursday night in an attempt to rescue three snowmobilers who accessed the hills via a trail west of 7800 south in West Jordan. 
3 years ago
Utah perseverance rover...
Paul Nelson

Utah scientists and professors excited about Perseverance Rover landing

Samples dug up from the Perseverance Rover on Mars might eventually land in the west desert of Utah but not for a few years.
3 years ago
UDOT little cottonwood avalanche...
Paul Nelson

UDOT employees survive avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Utah Department of Traffic, UDOT, employees were parked in Little Cottonwood Canyon when an avalanche struck Tuesday.
3 years ago
Genealogy cancer...
Curt Gresseth

Genealogy cancer research focuses in on Utah

Researchers are beginning to conduct a study of family genealogy and cancer-causing variants and Utah is the best place to start.
3 years ago
Utah extreme weather conditions...
Madeleine Porter

Utah prepared for extreme weather conditions, Texas was not

The United States is experiencing extreme weather conditions and at least Utah can handle it. However, some states like Texas were underprepared.
3 years ago
FILE KSLTV...
Colby Walker

Avalanche forecaster shares story of lost friends

Avalanche forecasters have raised the danger for snow slides into the rarely used 'EXTREME' category, a designation they've only used once in the last two years.
3 years ago
Governor Spencer Cox - Utah vaccination rates...
Cami Mondeaux

Gov. Cox signals he won’t sign bill barring transgender girls from female sports without some changes

Gov. Spencer Cox said he would not the sign the bill seeking to bar transgender girls from female sports into law without some changes to its language first.
3 years ago
Salt lake city police car Utah rioters penalties...
John Wojcik

Utah lawmakers look to increase penalties on ‘rioters’

Utah lawmakers are moving to toughen penalties on rioters and draw a clearer distinction for when a protest crosses into a violent riot.
3 years ago
utah covid-19 vaccine distribution hospitals...
John Wojcik

Local clergy, chaplains ready to again serve hospital patients in person

Utah clergy members are excited to reconnect with hospital patients in person following a change in guidelines from Intermountain Healthcare.
3 years ago
texas man hands out cash...
Colby Walker

Texas man hands out cash to shoppers at store without power

When the power went out at a store where Texas residents lined up to buy necessities, the store could only accept cash, so a mystery man came to the rescue.
3 years ago
Mark Jackson

Man in his 30s dead after drowning in a hot tub

Riverton police say a man in his 30s died Wednesday night after he was found in a hot tub.
3 years ago
Snowpack is already seemingly low, but some grant money could help U of U researchers develop bette...
Paul Nelson

Recent storms help Utah’s snow pack, but hydrologists say we’re still far behind where it should be

After a record amount of snowfall on Wednesday, did yesterday’s storms really bring Utah anywhere closer to a normal snowpack level? 
3 years ago
Accenture will hire 150 mothers for positions at its Midwest division as soon as possible, the comp...
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN

Consulting company Accenture to hire 150 moms for ‘highly coveted roles’

One of the largest consulting companies in the world is making a major commitment -- to moms.
3 years ago
(Provo Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ)...
Dan Bammes

130-year-old community church in Provo asking for help fixing its buildings

Provo Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ just celebrated its 130th anniversary, and its buildings at 175 North University Avenue are showing their age.
3 years ago
postpartum mental health depression survey Utah Department of Health YWCA...
Lindsay Aerts

Postpartum depression or anxiety impacts 43% of Utah moms study says

Along with postpartum depression, the report highlighted the importance of screening new moms and moms-to-be for mental health issues.
3 years ago
Firearm Safety Utah...
Simone Seikaly

Bill would create firearm safety pilot program in Utah schools

Bill sponsor, Rep. Rex Shipp, says this kind of class would be helpful for students who may not have grown up with firearm safety.
3 years ago