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Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is joined by Debbie Hall, director at Adult Daycare at ...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Abusers of the elderly often start with best intentions, DA says

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill shared data about elder abuse cases in the county and some of the resources available to prevent such abuse from happening.
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State regulators have revoked the license of Provo Canyon School’s Provo campus, a troubled teen ...
Andrew Adams, KSL

Paris Hilton returns to Utah supporting parent lawsuit against Provo Canyon School

Paris Hilton joined lawyers at a news conference Monday as two families announced they are suing Provo Canyon School, alleging negligence involving their children who were under the care of the youth psychiatric residential treatment facility.
2 months ago
A photo of Arthur "afa" Folasa Ah Loo protesting in Salt Lake City on June 14 is displayed during a...
Shelby Lofton, KSL

‘No Kings’ shooting victim remembered on somber one year anniversary

A year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown protest, friends and community leaders said his legacy continues to shape conversations about gun safety and inspire young artists.
2 months ago
The rendering of a proposed 8.8 acre surf park to be built as part of an emerging new development w...
Curtis Booker, KSL

How an emerging development could transform Draper into a new surfing destination in the West

A large surf park is now planned as part of an emerging Draper development that includes housing, dining and shopping within close proximity to public transportation.
2 months ago
A student retrieves their cellphone after a class at Olympus High School in Holladay on Jan. 8. A n...
Jason Swensen, Deseret News

Utah’s new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?

Utah's cellphone ban in K-12 schools starts July 1, aiming for improved focus. A Pew study found 74% of U.S. adults support banning cellphones during class. National research shows mixed results; initial discipline issues fade, but academic gains vary.
2 months ago
Thousands of teens are pursuing a non-traditional summer experience: They're working hard labor for...
Deanie Wimmer, KSL

Surge in teens seeking and paying for summer service experience

Thousands of teens are pursuing a non-traditional summer experience: They're working hard labor for strangers in another country, and actually paying for the opportunity.
2 months ago
U.S. 6 was closed in Carbon County due to an active rockslide on Sunday afternoon. (Jeffrey D. Allr...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Boy riding e-motorcycle critically injured in Draper crash

A boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday after colliding with an SUV while riding an electric motorcycle.
2 months ago
Auditions are open for adults living within 100 miles of Salt Lake City for a guest choir at the Oc...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan

Adult singers living within 100 miles of Salt Lake City can audition to participate in a guest choir for the October general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2 months ago
Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are suing the Utah State TAx Commission, argu...
Tim Vandenack, KSL

Ogden Valley officials sue Utah State Tax Commission over property tax issue

Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, is suing the Utah State Tax Commission, arguing it should be able to implement a property tax hike for the coming fiscal year.
2 months ago
The exterior of the historic New York Hotel in Salt Lake City, home of Market Street Grill, on Sund...
Carter Williams, KSL

Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years

Market Street Grill will close its downtown Salt Lake City location June 30.
2 months ago
Jay Jorgensen, left, and Stephen Dent sit as Gov. Spencer Cox announces them as two new appointees ...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Utah Supreme Court nominee faces tough questioning about his residency

A Utah Senate committee has endorsed two new nominees for the Utah Supreme Court, sending their nominations to the full Senate for a vote later this week.
2 months ago
The Salt Lake Temple on Monday, June 15, 2026. Applications are now being made available to volunte...
Adam Small

Volunteers wanted for Salt Lake Temple open house in 2027

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for about 30,000 volunteers to help welcome visitors to the Salt Lake Temple in 2027.
2 months ago
"The Chosen" (Greg Anderson, KSL)...
Carole Mikita, KSL

Filming of the final season of popular series “The Chosen” has returned to Utah

Filming of the final season of the popular series “The Chosen” has returned to Utah.
2 months ago
Bree Walton, daughter Laynee and husband Gavon. A day after she was struck by a truck that crashed ...
Andrew Adams, KSL

Woman shares experience after truck crashes into Perry home

A day after she was struck by a truck that crashed into her house in Perry, a woman shared her harrowing experience for the first time on Friday.
2 months ago
Symbria and Sara Patterson run Red Acre Farms in Cedar City. Together they have navigated family an...
Arianne Brown, KSL

Mother-daughter duo from Cedar City navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Sara Patterson's farming journey began at age 10 in Cedar City. Sara and her mother advocate for farmers, helping to pass over 20 supportive bills.
2 months ago
Senate President Stuart Adams, left, Braden Hess, center, and Stephanie Hollist, right, are picture...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Adams says he’ll run for Senate president again if he defeats 2 primary opponents

After nearly eight years in one of the top positions in state government, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams confirmed he will seek to stay in that post for at least two more years.
2 months ago
Two people died in a BASE jumping incident in Grand County on Sunday. (Photo courtesy: Facebook, An...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

2 dead after BASE jumping incident in Grand County

Two people died Sunday in a BASE jumping incident. The Grand County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened in a remote area of Mineral Bottom.
2 months ago
Body camera video released by the American Fork Police Department shows officers talking to Ben Sch...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Are Utah laws at fault? Defense attorney responds to ‘Reckless Ben’ charges in Lego saga

A Utah lawyer thinks public outrage over what is shown in videos featuring American Fork police involving alleged Lego theft may be better directed towards Utah law.
2 months ago
FILE - Police Lights...
Jacob Freeman

Amber Alert issued, then canceled, for non-family abduction out of South Salt Lake

An Amber Alert was issued Friday afternoon for a non-family abduction that happened in South Salt Lake the day before. However, the alert was canceled shortly after.
2 months ago
Paragliders fly at the Salt Lake County Flight Park in Draper on Jan. 16. A paraglider was taken to...
Lórien Briscoe

Paraglider in serious condition after crash at This Is the Place Heritage Park

A paraglider was left in serious condition Friday after crashing into a pole at This is the Place Heritage Park while still attached to a parachute and harness.
2 months ago
3-vehicle rollover crash in Iron County, Friday June 12, 2026....
LÓRIEN BRISCOE

Driver airlifted after rollover in 3-vehicle crash on I-15 in Iron County

One person was injured Friday in a three-vehicle crash that caused a rollover on northbound Interstate 15 near Hamilton Fort in Iron County.
2 months ago
FILE: A helicopter responds to a house fire in Rockville, Washington County, where a man received c...
Diana Jones

Man buried alive in Mapleton construction site cave-in

A cave-in at a construction site in a Mapleton neighborhood buried a 24-year-old man on Thursday evening.
2 months ago
Fireflies at the Thompson Century Farm. (Leon Clayton, courtesy of Diane Garcia)...
Bryanna Willis and Kennedy Camarena, KSL

‘It’s magical’: Utah farm helps people to experience fireflies while advocating for the lightning bug

Want to see fireflies in Utah? That's possible!
2 months ago
A vehicle crashed on I-15 in Bountiful on Wednesday....
Pearl Ashton

Overturned vehicle blocks right shoulder on southbound I‑15 in Bountiful

An overturned vehicle was reported in Bountiful on Interstate 15 Thursday morning.
2 months ago