Utah

Two Salt Lake County sheriff’s deputies hurry toward their vehicles and rush off with lights and ...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Teen shot outside Kearns funeral believed to have shot 2 others first

Unified Police believe that a 17-year-old shot two people near a Kearns funeral before he, himself, was injured by gunfire. A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.
5 days ago
Steve Erickson speaks during a press conference held by advocates of downwinders to discuss their f...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

‘State-sponsored propaganda’: Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads

Advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accusing Utah energy officials of producing misleading ads promoting nuclear energy.
5 days ago
Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in the Colorado River Basin. (Photo: Alex C...
Alex Cabrero, KSL

Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin

Utah State University researchers are developing ways to update irrigations systems on Utah farms, with the goal of optimizing agricultural water use in the Colorado River Basin.
5 days ago
Alexander "Avi" Davidson, a therapist from Floriday, rotates his bionic Life Under Kinetic Evolutio...
Peter Rosen, KSL

Bionic hands aren’t just for Luke Skywalker

Avi Davidson visits the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab at the University of Utah to try a bionic hand connected to his nervous system.
5 days ago
A member of the Forensics Unit uses a metal detector to search for evidence as police investigate a...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Father of teen shot at Kearns funeral arrested for investigation of murder

A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal confrontation at a funeral in Kearns that resulted in one man being killed and two others injured.
5 days ago
The community is coming together to help Utah Tech University Police Chief Wes LiCalzi and his fami...
Arianne Brown, KSL

‘Now it’s our turn’: Community rallying around police chief after Hurricane flooding

In Hurricane, community members are rallying around UTU Police Chief Wes LiCalzi and his family after devastating flooding that tore through their neighborhood Friday.
6 days ago
Police investigate a deadly shooting outside a Kearns church during a funeral on Monday Aug. 17, 20...
Eric Cabrera

1 dead, 2 critically injured in shooting outside Kearns church during funeral

One man was killed and two others were critically injured after gunfire erupted outside a Kearns church during a funeral, launching an investigation that stretched across two crime scenes.
6 days ago
Rebeca Granillo, a fly-fishing instructor from Millcreek, fishes along the Provo River near Charles...
Carter Williams, KSL

Utah seeks to make 14 native fish species catchable among other proposed fishing changes

Utah wildlife officials consider making more than a dozen native fish species catchable by classifying them as game species, while also removing some special designations and daily fish limits in certain areas.
6 days ago
A black bear was tranquilized after being spotted in Logan on Saturday. (Brian Champagne)...
Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL

Black bear euthanized after being spotted in Logan

A black bear was tranquilized, evaluated and then eventually euthanized after it was spotted running around a highway on the south side of Logan on Saturday.
6 days ago
A Taylorsville man has been charged with financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult on the accusa...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Taylorsville man accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from elderly mother

A Taylorsville man is accused of threatening his elderly mother and forcing her to give him tens of thousands of dollars.
6 days ago
Iam Tongi performs during the 2024 Utah Area Young Single Adult Conference at the Salt Palace Conve...
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL

American Idol winner Iam Tongi brings message of faith, family to Salt Lake City

This weekend, singer Iam Tongi brought his signature soulful sound to the Salt Palace. The "American Idol" winner headlined the Young Single Adult Conference hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
6 days ago
Members of the Forensics Unit use a metal detector to search for evidence as police investigate a s...
Kennedy Camarena

1 dead, 2 critically injured in Kearns funeral shooting

One man died and two others were injured on Monday after a shooting at a funeral in Kearns.
6 days ago
Vehicles enter Zion National Park on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Ravell Call, Deseret News)...
Bryanna Willis

More trails accessible to wheelchair users in Zion National Park thanks to free all-terrain chair

Wheelchair users can now explore more trails in Zion National Park without spending extra money.
6 days ago
Eli Painter, left, and his mother, Jessica Orton Lyman, right, were shot and killed at Lyman's home...
Wendy Leonard, KSL

16-year-old arrested in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with the 2025 murders in Saratoga Springs of Jessica Lyman and her son, Eli Painter.
6 days ago
FILE: A Taylorsville police vehicle is pictured in Taylorsville on Monday, June 6, 2022. A man was ...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Taylorsville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during burglary investigation

Taylorsville police shot and killed a man armed with a knife late Sunday while investigating a possible burglary and stabbing.
6 days ago
A poll worker hands a voter back their driver's license as part of Utah’s primary election at Cen...
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News

Poll: Utahns weigh in on voter ID and elections

Utah voters overwhelmingly support providing ID or proof of citizenship and a form of voter ID when casting a ballot in elections.
6 days ago
Richard Glauser (left) holds up one of many documents he provided to the state in an effort to get ...
Daniella Rivera, KSL

Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue

Utah updated its birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators exposed record issues. Now, the new policy allows use of original birth certificates for amendments.
7 days ago
The exterior of The Source on South Temple in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday. The building ...
Carter Williams, KSL

Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.
7 days ago
Jonathan Stewart demonstrates AI program for teachers in the Canyons District. He used AI to turn h...
Deanie Wimmer, KSL

Utah teachers embrace artificial intelligence as new classroom rules take effect

Utah teachers are embracing AI in classrooms as new state guidelines take effect.
7 days ago
A rendering of the proposed "LDS Hospital replacement site" in Salt Lake City. Intermountain Health...
Carter Williams, KSL

New documents reveal more about Intermountain’s LDS Hospital ‘replacement’ plans

Intermountain Health revealed more details about its planned hospital near Salt Lake City's downtown core, nearly two years after securing a landmark rezone at the site of the city's old Sears location.
7 days ago
A horse skeleton inside a laboratory classroom at USU's new Veterinary Sciences building. (Mike And...
Mike Anderson, KSL

New building helps complete Utah’s first full veterinary medicine program at USU

A new building at Utah State will bring the final touches to the school's veterinary science program, and the first full program for the degree in the state.
8 days ago
FILE: Stop signs are pictured on a school bus at Salt Lake City School District Transportation in S...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation

Timpanogos School District signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.
8 days ago
A "warning cameras in use" sign is pictured in Salt Lake City on Thursday. (Photo: Ray Boone, KSL)...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Group cites ‘striking’ Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act

A Utah group is calling on lawmakers to enact tougher regulations on cameras that automatically track license plates.
8 days ago
Families showed up with diapers and plenty of energy to give on Friday with donation that will go t...
Madi Vollmer, KSL

Utah families donate diapers, tour new homes for people experiencing homelessness

Families showed up with diapers and energy on Friday with donations that will go to families across Utah through the Utah Diaper Bank.
9 days ago