Utah

A South Salt Lake resident contacted KSL with concern about wrong-way drivers in front of his house...
Sarah Martin, KSL

South Salt Lake project causing head-on close-calls, residents plead for help

A South Salt Lake resident said the major construction project outside his home is causing regular close calls with wrong-way drivers.
1 month ago
Firefighters from departments across northern Utah lined overpasses Tuesday to honor Provo Fire Cap...
Shelby Lofton and Andrew Adams, KSL

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood

Firefighters from departments across northern Utah lined overpasses Tuesday to honor Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long and four members of his family who were killed in a flash flood in Wayne County.
1 month ago
FBI data shows Utahns filed 9,903 cybercrime complaints last year, reporting more than $195 million...
Matt Gephardt, KSL

Scam victims may have a chance to recover stolen money — but they must act fast

FBI data shows Utahns filed 9,903 cybercrime complaints last year, reporting more than $195 million in scam losses.
1 month ago
Cricket goes on a walk with Lars Tatom, volunteer with the Best Friends Animal Society, in Salt Lak...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

How fireworks affect wildlife, pets

Wildlife officials and animal shelters are providing information ahead of Pioneer Day on how fireworks could affect animals and how to prepare pets for Friday's illuminations.
1 month ago
In a statement, the Defense Department said Feehan, who was killed in Jordan, would be posthumously...
Heather Peterson

Southern Utah University grieves student, service member killed in Jordan

One of the two service members killed in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan last week, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, was a student at Southern Utah University.
1 month ago
A day after the fire on Monday along a rail corridor shared by Utah Transit Authority and Union Pac...
Tim Vandenack, KSL

Feds, state officials probe Roy fire that torched 3 homes, but quiet for now on cause

By Tuesday afternoon, there was no word from federal or state officials how a fire that torched 3 homes in Roy, began.
1 month ago
After the loss of homes and businesses to wildfire, residents near the Cottonwood Fire in Utah had ...
Eric Cabrera

Disaster recovery expert explains why flooding after the Cottonwood Fire creates new challenges in Beaver County

After the loss of homes and businesses to wildfire, residents near the Cottonwood Fire in Utah had another disaster to avert: flash flooding and debris flows.
1 month ago
Asay Martinis and Ben Floyd walk at the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City on Thursday, June 4, 2026...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake hits lowest level in more than 3 years, but managers say conservation is paying off

At the time of publication, the south arm of Great Salt Lake sat at 4,190.9 feet above sea level. That's less than a foot above the lake's low point in 2021.
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With Lake Powell's water levels increasing all year, it's hard to believe that they may be in dange...
Eric Cabrera

Lake Powell accident leads to 11 surgeries and uncertain recovery for 14-year-old Utah girl

What began as the final evening of a family vacation at Lake Powell turned into weeks in the hospital, 11 surgeries and an uncertain recovery for 14-year-old Grey Clissold.
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A firefighter works to protect a structure near the Babylon Fire in San Juan County on June 27. U.S...
Carter Williams, KSL

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah’s largest fire so far this year

On Tuesday the US Forest Service said the Babylon Fire within the Manti-La Sal National Forest was caused by lightning on June 25; however, smoke wasn't noticed until a day later.
1 month ago
The House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently adopt Daylight Saving Time nationwide. Je...
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community

U.S. lawmakers passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, which may affect Jewish observances, as the clocks do not follow the path of the sun.
1 month ago
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Simone Seikaly

Inside the operations of search and rescue in Utah

KSL Brightside hosts Alex and Ethan are streaming their program live from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office where they'll discuss search and rescue efforts.
1 month ago
Image of SR 153 after flooding and debris flow caused UDOT to close the road through Beaver Canyon ...
Carter Williams, KSL

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely

State Route 153 is closed indefinitely between Beaver and Piute County after UDOT said flash flooding and debris flows damaged the surface.
1 month ago
The Draper Eastridge Stake float and other Pioneer Day Parade floats during a preview at the Mounta...
KSL Staff

Your guide to Pioneer Day activities, fireworks in Utah

Utah's Pioneer Day holiday celebrates the arrival of the first group of pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Cities across Utah are celebrating with unique events to mark the holiday.
1 month ago
A campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost 5 family members in a southern Utah flas...
Shelby Lofton, KSL

Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

A campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost 5 family members in a southern Utah flash flood is drawing donations nationally.
1 month ago
A driver who'd stopped on the freeway to address a hood malfunction was killed when their vehicle w...
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL

1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

A driver who'd stopped on the freeway to address a hood malfunction was killed when their vehicle was struck by a semitruck, state troopers said.
1 month ago
The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency on Tuesday following wildfires and flood...
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Beaver County Commission declares state of emergency after fires, flooding

The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency for Beaver County on Tuesday following a spate of wildfires and flooding.
1 month ago
In a statement, the Defense Department said Feehan, who was killed in Jordan, would be posthumously...
Becky Bruce

SUU grad student identified as American soldier killed in Jordan

SUU said it plans to posthumously award 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan his MBA, after the Defense Department confirmed he was an American killed in an attack in Jordan.
1 month ago
Black smoke was visible in the air over Roy as crews responded to multiple house fires at the same ...
Becky Bruce

Three homes destroyed by fires in Roy blamed on train brakes

Officials believe the common denominator behind a series of house fires in Roy on Monday was train brakes.
1 month ago
DeEtte Spencer has been missing since January. A man named Joshua Dovayak fell to his death while s...
Becky Bruce

Man searching for missing woman is found dead after fall

Joshua Dovayak, 48, was found dead in an apparent fall after he decided to search independently for DeEtte Spencer, who has been missing since January.
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Alexandrea Bonilla

Body of missing man found in Tibble Fork Reservoir

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a missing man from Tibble Fork Reservoir. The adult male in his 20’s went missing just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office.     First responders began searching the area soon after the man went missing. The sheriff’s […]
1 month ago
A hiker who was struck by lightning and then fell from the east summit of Twin Peaks has died. Salt...
Becky Bruce

Body of hiker found after lightning strike, fall

Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a hiker who was struck by lightning, then fell near the east summit of Twin Peaks, above Snowbird Ski Resort.
1 month ago
Captain Spencer Long of the Provo Fire Department, along with four members of his family, died in a...
Becky Bruce

Provo fire captain, four family members found dead after Wayne County flash flood

Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley says a flash flood swept up five family members who were there to hike and go canyoneering.
1 month ago
Jon Anderson speaks after being named as Utah Valley University's next president on Friday. The Uta...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

‘Best days at UVU are ahead’: Jon Anderson appointed president at Utah Valley University

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Jon Anderson as the next Utah Valley University president.
1 month ago