Utah

Cars sit in traffic on southbound I-15 in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. After studying ...
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News

These driving patterns could kill you — or someone else

After studying national crash statistics, a Utah law firm found that drunk driving remains the number one killer on the road.
7 days ago
Dixie Technical College in St. George on Sept. 13, 2025. The college received a $930,000 grant it w...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Dixie Tech receives ‘vital’ $930K grant to expand skilled trades education

To address changing workforce demands in Washington County, Dixie Technical College along with the Lowe's Foundation, will expand HVAC and plumbing training.
7 days ago
Wetlands of the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City on July 15. Conservation and advocacy groups are ...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake

Conservation groups oppose a proposed wastewater treatment plant near Great Salt Lake, arguing it threatens wetlands and species, contradicting Utah's conservation goals.
7 days ago
A man was arrested and accused of entering multiple hotels in southern Utah over the Pioneer Day we...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Man accused of trying to steal luggage from youth campers in southern Utah

A man was arrested in southern Utah and accused of illegally entering hotels and trying to steal luggage belonging to a youth group.
7 days ago
Alexa Dlouhy, 30, reads a book in the shade during a citywide heat advisory at Liberty Park in Salt...
Carter Williams, KSL

Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday

Salt Lake City's overnight low early Monday fell to 84 degrees, which could be the highest minimum low temperature ever recorded since the National Weather Service began tracking the city's weather data in 1874.
7 days ago
FILE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Tr...
Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

Virginia released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the data center industry’s possible impact on it,
7 days ago
The exterior of Silverside Deli in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood is picture on Thursday...
Carter Williams, KSL

A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu

Silverside Deli in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood is is relocating to Highland Drive next month, and is seeking a waiver to retain its liquor license because of various state laws.
7 days ago
The Adams Fire began Monday, and caused mandatory evacuations of nearby homes. (Ogden-Weber Chamber...
Tim Vandenack and Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Washington Terrace fire torches 45 acres, forces home evacuations

A mandatory evacuation was lifted for residents near Washington Terrace after a brush fire began threatening homes on Monday afternoon.
7 days ago
A longboarder who was riding on a road in Millcreek died after being hit by a vehicle on Saturday n...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Longboarder riding on roadway dies in collision with vehicle, police say

A longboarder who was riding on a road in Millcreek died after being hit by a vehicle on Saturday night.
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Garna Mejia, KSL

SUU honors fallen Army Capt. Tyler Feehan during Pioneer Legacy Celebration

A special tribute to fallen U.S. Army Capt. Tyler James Feehan took center stage Thursday night during the Pioneer Legacy Celebration at Southern Utah University.
7 days ago
Heat distortion is seen on State Street in Salt Lake City on July21, 2023. The National Weather Ser...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

‘Abysmal high temperatures’ hitting parts of Utah

Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.
7 days ago
Nearly a month after three firefighters were killed fighting a fire on the Utah/Colorado state line...
Becky Bruce

Fourth firefighter has died after deadly June fire

Nathan Matthews, a wildland firefighter injured in a burnover incident near the Utah/Colorado state line last month, has died.
8 days ago
Flood waters surround homes in Beaver, Utah, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Residents have been under a ...
Becky Bruce

Beaver City boil water order partially lifted

Some residents of Beaver City are no longer under a boil water order, though they still should take precautions before drinking or using the water.
10 days ago
The KSL forecast for Saturday, July 25, 2026, shows highs above 75 degrees every day for a week, as...
Becky Bruce

Heat advisory in effect through Monday night for northern Utah

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for multiple days, saying the lows at night would not offer much relief from triple-digit daytime highs.
10 days ago
FILE: A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, Cali...
Logan Stefanich, KSL

Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy

Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18 million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025.
11 days ago
Sen John Curtis, R-Utah, walks through the Capitol during votes in Washington, July 16. A journey t...
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

In the US Senate on Thursday, Sen. John Curtis led a resolution honoring the Utah pioneers for exhibiting a spirit that he says still shapes the country today.
11 days ago
Mateus Rangel, of Provo, plays hymns with his children. He spoke about how he uses songs for "Hymns...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in ‘Hymns for Home and Church’

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook on Thursday as part of a phased rollout of "Hymns for Home and Church."
11 days ago
Fire, likely started by an exploding lithium-ion battery, destroyed Sarah Marshall's home on June 1...
Devyn Latorre

Red Cross volunteer uses experience with fire to help others

The fire that destroyed the home of a Red Cross volunteer is shaping how she helps and teaches others to prevent fires.
11 days ago
It's been a busy summer for SAR crews across Utah, and when teams head out, in many instances they'...
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL

Utah SAR volunteers spend their own money to save lives. Here’s how you can help

It's been a busy summer for SAR crews across Utah, and when teams head out, in many instances they're doing it largely on their own dime.
11 days ago
A parade participant waves while walking with The National Society of The Sons of Utah Pioneers dur...
Carter Williams, KSL

This year’s Days of ’47 Parade to celebrate 2 anniversaries. Here’s the route it will take

The Days of '47 Parade celebrates Utah's pioneer settlement and America 250. Parade and marathon routes will close several Salt Lake roads on Friday.
11 days ago
Fall colors are pictured at the top of Butterfield Canyon near Herriman on Sept. 30, 2024. A sectio...
Carter Williams, KSL

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties in Butterfield Canyon is partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway.
11 days ago
Charges unsealed this week claim a doorbell camera captured what appears to be a targeted shooting ...
Tim Vandenack, KSL

Feds say 2nd suspect in killing of West Point man was also in the country illegally

The second suspect in the seemingly random killing in May of a West Point man was also an immigrant who entered the United States illegally and is facing deportation, according to federal officials.
11 days ago
Charred remains of houses and vehicles in Eagle Point Resort’s West Village outside of Beaver, Tu...
Mckenna Rodriguez , KSL

Beaver residents ‘left in limbo,’ can’t assess home damage until SR-153 reopens

A Beaver resident said he and his neighbors are in limbo after fires and flooding damaged the road through Beaver Canyon, causing a road closure.
11 days ago
Two boys were shot by someone firing a BB gun at Bear Lake last weekend, now a suspect is under arr...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Man arrested in investigation of shooting 2 boys with BB gun; family responds

A man was arrested for investigation of assault after two kids were hit by shots from a BB gun over the weekend.
11 days ago