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homelessness...
Carter Williams, KSL

Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?

Salt Lake County is working with a former Florida judge on changes to its criminal justice system, which it hopes can address criminal justice issues and reduce homelessness.
8 months ago
U.S. Ambassador John M. Price and Rabbi Benny Zippel light the menorah during the Utah Chanukah cel...
Brian West, KSL

Hanukkah celebration proceeds as Utah rabbis say they ‘will not give in to terror’

Utah rabbis said they "will not give in to terror" and plan to celebrate Hanukkah at the state Capitol Sunday evening.
8 months ago
Brighton ski patrol and Wasatch Backcountry Rescue responded to an avalanche near Brighton Ski Reso...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake police investigating ‘suspicious death’ on Lincoln St. in Sugar House

Police are investigating what they call the suspicious death of a man on Lincoln Street in Sugar House. (Derek Petersen, KSL TV)
8 months ago
nuclear...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah

California-based nuclear energy company Deep Fission announced in September that Utah, Texas and Kansas would be the first three planned sites for testing its small modular pressurized water reactors.
8 months ago
Box Elder School district has added longer, lighted signs to the fronts of some of their buses. (Mi...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Increase in drivers passing school buses draws safety concerns in Box Elder County

Box Elder School District says motorists are putting children at risk by passing stopped school buses along Highway 89 in Willard and Perry.
8 months ago
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Foundation have partnered with Shelter the Homeless to make a $10 millio...
Isabella Sosa

Salt Lake City’s homeless resource centers receive $10 million donation

The Larry H. & Gail Miller Foundation have partnered with Shelter the Homeless to make a $10 million donation to Salt Lake City's homeless resource centers.
8 months ago
BYU students Katrina Hafen and roommate Alexa Plyer talk about a decision they and another roommate...
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News

‘Life in color again’: Why some young adults are switching their smartphones for flip phones

This Utah teacher says ditching her smartphone helped her discover two-thirds of her life she didn’t realize she was missing.
9 months ago
Attendees gather at the 'A Babe is Born' event to see a live nativity and donate to those in need d...
Sarah Martin, KSL

Live Nativity in Lehi raises funds for humanitarian aid

Volunteers brought the nativity to life this week, complete with donkeys, sheep and a baby in a manger.
9 months ago
pageant...
Curtis Booker, KSL

Carbon County teen empowers others with inclusive pageant

Bentley Bennet, a Carbon High sophomore, is hosting an all-abilities pageant called Crowning Confidence at the Price Civic Auditorium on January 10.
9 months ago
park...
Carter Williams, KSL

A peek inside Salt Lake City’s first new regional park in over 60 years

Salt Lake City opened Glendale Regional Park on Saturday morning, the first new regional park since 1957.
9 months ago
manslaughter...
Joe Wirthlin

Young man shot in St. George, suspect arrested for manslaughter

A man was arrested on manslaughter charges after allegedly firing a gun at a young man, resulting in the young man's death.
9 months ago
Teenagers prepare to camp out at Snowbasin ahead of opening day. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Lofton, ...
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

Skiers camp out at Snowbasin for first chair at the start of resort’s 85th season

Despite weeks of sparse snowfall, excitement at Snowbasin is high. Groups of skiers and snowboarders have already pitched tents near the Needles Gondola.
9 months ago
trail...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history

Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget includes plans to designate a new state park and develop a historical trail.
9 months ago
crash...
Joe Wirthlin

Car crashes into beauty salon in Pleasant View

A car crashed into the Hyde Beauty and Wellness Spa in Pleasant View Thursday morning.
9 months ago
A West Jordan man is charged in federal court with wire fraud and other financial crimes for allege...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Sandy gang member given 20 years in federal prison for drug, firearm charges

Gregorio Tabarez-Hernandez, aka "Trigger," 20, of Sandy was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison for attempting to traffic cocaine.
9 months ago
Kalani Sitake...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Kalani Sitake officially signs new long-term extension with BYU football

BYU has offered an official extension for BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake.
9 months ago
A Utah father charged with torturing and abusing his children while on a hike in Big Cottonwood Can...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Utah father accused of torturing children given ‘hard no’ to release from jail

The father, Micah Smith, 31, of South Jordan appeared virtually in 3rd District Court Tuesday morning where a protective order was issued.
9 months ago
Attendees leave the 2024 Christkindlmarkt at This Is The Place Heritage Park on Dec. 4, 2024....
Joe Wirthlin

14th annual Christkindlmarkt returns to This Is The Place Heritage Park

Salt Lake City’s beloved German Market ushers in the holiday spirit with a new entrance route, more parking and improved market layout for visitors to enjoy the Christkindlmarkt experience.
9 months ago
parking...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Why Utah plans to discontinue public parking at Salt Lake courthouse in 2026

Public parking at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse's garage will no longer be available beginning in 2026.
9 months ago
Kickoff to Christmas...
Joe Wirthlin

Kickoff to Christmas returns to St. George Historic Town Square

The annual St. George Kickoff to Christmas, featuring music and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus, will take place on Monday.
9 months ago
season...
Sean Walker, KSL.com

Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

BYU pulled off another win over UCF with a score of 41-21 during their regular season finale.
9 months ago
east-west transportation...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Study highlights Salt Lake City’s east-west struggles. What will be done about it?

Initial information collected as part of a study of Salt Lake City's east-west transportation divide underscores the challenges that exist in Utah's capital city.
9 months ago
Joseph Pachak pictured wearing hiking gear. (Photo courtesy: San Juan County Sheriff's Office)...
Devin Oldroyd

San Juan County sheriff searching for missing 75-year-old man

The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 75-year-old Joseph Pachak. He was last heard from through a text message on Nov. 25.
9 months ago
blood drive donation...
Par Kermani, KSL.com

Utah Red Cross opens donation centers on Thanksgiving to meet lifesaving platelet needs

The American Red Cross is opening donation centers on Thanksgiving to meet lifesaving platelet needs.
9 months ago