Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL
Person of interest in custody in gang-related Kearns shooting
Police have identified a person of interest they believe is connected to a shooting in the Kearns area that caused three schools to go into a secure protocol.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Increased safety protocols planned for this year’s WestFest celebration
City officials in West Valley said they're committed to ensuring a safe, fun and welcoming environment for this year's WestFest. The message follows a harrowing incident during last year's festival, where police said a teenage boy, 16 at the time, allegedly shot and killed three people.2 months ago
Tyrese Boone, KSL
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month. Officials said mail delivery can become dangerous in seconds when dogs are involved, even if the animal appears friendly. The Postal Service said […]2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Federal investigators searching for suspect in Orem mail theft case
Federal investigators are searching for a suspect accused of stealing mail from an Orem post office.2 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
PAYSON — Two Utah County parents are suing Nebo School District and two district employees, alleging their child was assaulted after school officials failed to act on a pattern of anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. The lawsuit — initially filed in Utah’s 4th District Court in March but later transferred to federal court due to the […]2 months ago
Adam Small
Judge rules in case of former charter school director accused of sexually abusing special needs student
A judge has decided on punishment for a former Utah charter school director accused of sexually abusing a special needs student. The abuse was before he pled guilty in federal court to having thousands of inappropriate images of children.2 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Threats over controversial northern Utah data center result in criminal charges
A Salt Lake City man is accused of sending threatening messages to a man who allegedly played a role in bringing a controversial data center to Box Elder County.2 months ago
Joe Wirthlin, KSL
German motorcyclist killed after hitting guardrail in Wayne County
SALT LAKE CITY — A motorcyclist from Germany was killed on Tuesday after hitting a guardrail. Shortly after 2 p.m., police said a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling east on state Route 24 in Wayne County “failed to negotiate a curve” near milepost 89. As a result, the motorcycle ran off the road to the right. […]2 months ago
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com
Judge refuses plea terms, gives former school janitor harsher sentence for molesting girl
An Idaho judge refused to abide by a plea agreement's prison sentence recommendation for a 44-year-old former school district employee who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.2 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use
The Utah Highway Patrol and UDOT are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?
Salt Lake City officials approved a 12.5% property tax increase with a nearly $500 million budget, which supports the general fund, covering public safety, parks and roads.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president’s reelection bid
At a town hall forum at Sunset Junior High School, three candidates met to talk about the Stratos data center and the state's water policy overall.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Wildfire grows to 1,100 acres in Iron County; some evacuations remain in place
A southern Utah wildfire is growing rapidly and is forcing some cabin evacuations near Steamboat Mountain in Iron County.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
1 dead after car collides with motorcycle in South Salt Lake
A man said to be in his mid-20s is dead after a car and a motorcycle collided Tuesday afternoon, police said.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport
A new state legislative audit sheds light on a cyberattack at Utah's largest airport a little more than a year ago, but state legislative auditors and Salt Lake City officials appear to be at odds on some of the report's findings.2 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
‘Do right by our students’: Provo beauty school launches novel tuition reimbursement model
The Style It Forward initiative was announced Tuesday at the Provo location of Paul Mitchell The School, whereby net proceeds from services product sales will go back to students through institutional grant disbursements.2 months ago
Erin Cox, KSL
Woman hit while paddleboarding in Bear Lake
A woman was hit in a possible hit-and-run while paddleboarding in Bear Lake, doctors now believe she has a concussion.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Arrest made in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
A suspect accused of shooting and killing a 71‑year‑old military veteran in West Point late last month is in custody, authorities announced Tuesday.2 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple
The San Diego California Temple is opening again after three years of renovations, but before its dedication, community members who have seen the unique 10-spire building from the outside will have a chance to walk through and see what it looks like inside.2 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Trump says no government surveillance program renewal without Mike Lee’s election bill
President Trump is threatening to vote against reauthorizing a key government surveillance program unless Republicans attach an election reform bill to the final package.2 months ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL
New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week
A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors next week, aiming to fill a long‑standing gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
One year after Afa Ah Loo’s death, family and friends remember a life of service
One year after Afa Ah Loo was killed during the "No Kings" protest in downtown Salt Lake City, those closest to him say they want people to remember far more than the tragedy that took his life.2 months ago
