Utah

The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Firearm safety instruction would be required in public schools under new bill

A bill that would require schools to teach about firearm safety will be proposed during this year's legislative session.
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a box of mail ballots...
Don Brinkerhoff

New bill aims to require voters opt-in to receive a mail-in ballot

A new bill that aims to create an opt-in requirement for voters who'd like to vote by mail will be discussed in Utah's 2025 legislative session.
1 hour ago
code blue frostbite press conference...
Verl Johansen

Code Blue alerts helping reduce frostbite injuries at U of U Health Burn Center

Doctors are warning people to watch out for frostbite as we enter winter's coldest months. They're also calling Code Blue alerts a success.
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Cold weather is expected to hit Utah....
Kennedy Camarena

Utah prepares for cold weather

Cold weather is expected to hit Utah this weekend with the National Weather Service predicting the cold will stick around after the weekend.
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The Utah State Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Laura Seitz, Deser...
Adam Small

State lawmaker sponsoring bill to see if Utah could be more involved in outer space

A proposed bill would create a committee that would seek out a potential spot for a spaceport in Utah and possibly recommend it to lawmakers.
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utah flag...
Sam Herrera

Is Utah a good place to raise a family? Kind of, according to new report

A new report says that Utah is the 20th best state to raise a family. Here's why the state landed in the middle of the pack.
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Students and faculty at West High School staged a walk out protest on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 after a ...
JACOB FREEMAN AND MARY CULBERTSON, KSL TV

West High principal’s leave not related to safety issues, district says

Following rumors about West High School Principal Dr. Jared Wright’s administrative leave, the Salt Lake City School District released a statement.
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gox spencer cox...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Gov. Cox outlines priorities for the 2025 legislative session

Gov. Spencer Cox says his priorities for the legislative session include housing, energy production and cutting the tax on Social Security.
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The Logan Fire Department responded to a 'hazmat incident' at Mountain View Towers at Utah State Un...
Carlysle Price & Mary Culbertson

Chemical spill forces evacuation in Utah State University student housing

A student dorm at Utah State University was evacuated Thursday night due to a “hazmat situation.”
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FILE - Electric Time Co. employee Walter Rodriguez cleans the face of an 84-inch Wegman clock at th...
Heather Peterson

Daylight saving time under fire again in Utah legislature

Every year when the clocks change, lawmakers are flooded with calls from their constituents asking for an end to daylight saving time.
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A 1-day-old baby boy's heel is pricked for blood during a newborn screening in Washington state. A ...
Verl Johansen

Utah lawmaker wants to add PDCD test to newborn screening program

Sen. David Hinkins, R-Ferron, said he became interested in PDCD after a family reached out to him about their experience.
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Park City Mountain ski patrolers strike at Park City Mountain Canyons Village as a cabriolet rider ...
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com

Vail Resorts offer 50% credit to those who skied during Park City patrol strike — but not in cash

Vail Resorts said all guests who skied or snowboarded with a pass or lift ticket during the patrol strike would be offered 50% credits for each day they skied.
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volunteers collect data on homelessness in utah...
Tammy Kikuchi

Volunteers needed to help count the homeless population in Utah

The national Point-In-Time count is an effort to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness each year.
1 day ago
west valley police...
Jacob Freeman

Man steals car, drives in circles in airport parking lot, police say

Officers arrested a man they said stole a car in West Valley City, then drove to the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday.
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Devon Reynolds sits with his belongings at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Salt Lake C...
Carter Williams, ksl.com

Salt Lake City calls for help to solve ‘brokenness’ in crime, homeless services

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the city's official response to a letter of recommendations from Utah officials.
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House Speaker Mike Schultz speaks during a press conference to announce state action for Utah publi...
Devin Oldroyd

Utah House speaker outlines his goals for Utah’s education ahead of 2025 legislative session

With the upcoming legislative session, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said Utah's education is a top priority. He has a few goals.
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motorcyclist on i-15...
Bryanna Willis

Proposed bill will target aggressive motorcycle driving

A new bill targeting aggressive motorcycle driving will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session. 
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FILE: Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City is pictured on Sept. 20, 2024. Salt Lake City is beginning...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

How will Smith’s Ballpark be used before it’s redeveloped?

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency will soon send a formal request for proposal for "interim activation" of the Smith's ballpark site.
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FILE: The men’s general population building is pictured at the Utah State Prison in Salt Lake Cit...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah prisons using new facility to process inmate mail

A new mail screening system for The Utah State Prisons in Salt Lake and Gunnison is being used to prevent contraband from getting in. 
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Individual tickets for the 41st Sundance Film Festival go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday for screening...
Collin Leonard, KSL.com

Sundance Festival tickets go on sale; free local screenings planned

Sundance Film Festival events events in Park City and Salt Lake City will run from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in person, and online starting Jan. 30..
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All Star Bowling in West Valley City...
Eric Cabrera

Flooded with trouble: Vandals cause havoc at West Valley City’s All Star Bowling

It was supposed to be a fun Friday night at All Star Bowling at Valley Fair Mall. Instead, some vandals came by and caused havoc.
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A voter places a ballot in a drop box outside the Denver Elections Division headquarters Nov. 8, 20...
Heather Peterson

Survey explores what would boost Utah voter confidence

What policies would increase Utahns' voter confidence in the elections process? Here's what a new survey says...
2 days ago
FILE: Traffic at a Highway 40 deer crossing....
Simone Seikaly

Federal grant will help UDOT enhance wildlife safety along US-40

A federal grant of $9.6 million will help Utah transportation officials improve wildlife safety on US-40 in Washington and Duchesne counties.
2 days ago
attorney general nominee pam bondi in confirmation hearing with senate judiciary committee...
Becky Bruce

Utah Senator: Pam Bondi will be confirmed as attorney general

Utah Sen. Mike Lee questioned Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, during her confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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