Utah
Adam Small
SLC Planning Commission approves proposal targeting private jails, detention facilities
The Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved a proposal banning construction of jails and correctional facilities, including immigration detention centers, on privately-owned land within city limits.2 months ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Dry Creek Interchange opens Friday, giving Utah County drivers new I-15 access
Drivers in southern Utah County will have a new way to access I-15 beginning Friday as the long-awaited Dry Creek Interchange opens at 8 a.m.2 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Utah rescuers urge caution and call for preparedness this week ahead of a weekend warmup in which temperatures were expected to surge well above 100 degrees.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries
Over 70% of the 11 states that make up the American West are in drought, with over half of the region in severe, extreme or exceptional drought.2 months ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County
Multiple grass fires ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County on Wednesday.2 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing continues with evidence including video interviews and messages.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
DOJ threatens Utah’s lieutenant governor over election administration
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said she received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday threatening her with criminal prosecution over her administration of state elections.2 months ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
Boys’ quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir
Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames on the north side of Kolob Reservoir on July 1.2 months ago
Becky Bruce
State audit finds ‘wasteful’ purchases with Utah Fits All scholarship money
A new limited audit of the Utah Fits All scholarship program showed most of the scholarship money went toward legitimate education expenses, but also that some of the money was spent in a "wasteful and extravagant" manner.2 months ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing
The state of Utah, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen other states, went after egg companies and reached a settlement.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Police investigating whether fireworks sparked Layton restaurant fire
Officials said fireworks may be to blame for a fire at a Costa Vida location in Layton Saturday night at 630 W. 1425 North.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Babylon Fire becomes first Utah fire to reach 100,000-acre mark in 8 years
The Babylon Fire continues to burn in southeast Utah and is now the state's first wildfire to surpass 100,000 acres in size in nearly a decade.2 months ago
Dan Rascon, KSL
Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires
Residents in and around Eureka are taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat after two recent wildfires: flooding.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Utah revokes Springville’s Provo Canyon School license
Provo Canyon School's Springville campus license has been revoked by the state of Utah after several recent and years-old allegations of abuse.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Crash cuts power, injures 4 people in Salt Lake City
One person was critically injured and three others were hurt in a crash at 5600 West and 700 South in Salt Lake City early Tuesday.2 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Was Charlie Kirk targeted for politics, religion or both? Debate shapes Day 2 of Robinson hearing
The second day of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing on his charge of capital murder in the death of Charlie Kirk begins Tuesday morning.2 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley’s efforts to boost taxes
In rebuffing Ogden Valley officials' lawsuit seeking authority to pursue a property tax hike, state tax officials emphasize provisions of the state's taxation system and precedent.2 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Rocky Mountain Power proposes settlement in Utah rate conflict
Rocky Mountain Power has proposed a settlement with the Utah Public Service Commission to add a 4.2% rate hike on top of the 4.7% increase commissioners approved last year.2 months ago
Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Former officer describes finding a ‘sniper pad’ on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says
A large brush fire broke out late Saturday near Slate Canyon on Provo's east side, prompting a major response from firefighters on Independence Day.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Mike Lee blames ‘leftists,’ ‘Democrats’ for white nationalist march on Fourth of July
Without citing evidence, Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and others after a white nationalist group marched and rallied in the nation's capital on Saturday.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Venezuelan advocates in Utah push for TPS after Supreme Court ruling, earthquakes
The Venezuelan Alliance of Utah wants federal officials to grant Venezuelans an 18-month TPS designation, arguing that returning people to Venezuela is not safe.2 months ago
Adam Small
Eureka hosting event to make sandbags for homeowners near burn scars
Eureka City officials are asking for any and all help making sandbags Monday night for homeowners living on the edge of the Iron and Cherry Fire burn scars.2 months ago
