Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Local immigrant advocates protest regular flights in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport by charter air companies hauling immigrant detainees.16 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Utah's project to increase commuter rail service on FrontRunner between Ogden and Provo is closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding.16 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
Utah's largest transit agency, UTA, is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.16 days ago
Payton Davis, KSL
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
A man died Thursday afternoon after drowning in Sand Hollow Reservoir.17 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.17 days ago
Spencer Mahon
CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor
The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.17 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
More than a ‘traditional park’? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space
Utah's capital city unveiled its final vision for the Fleet Block open space on Wednesday, which calls for a mix of amenities within a 2.4-acre space near the corner of 900 South and 300 West.17 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84
A fire near Riverdale closed a portion of I-84 on Thursday and threatened a building near the interstate, with flames intermittently visible on traffic cameras.17 days ago
Daniella Rivera, KSL
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial
After deliberating for less than five hours, a Utah County jury found Brandon Beckham, 50, guilty on two felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. Beckham was acquitted on a third count of forcible sexual abuse.17 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Man crashes car at 200 mph during Bonneville Speed Week, causing critical injuries
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after crashing at over 200 mph while racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats Thursday morning.17 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Charges filed in Costco ‘tap-to-pay fraud scheme’
A California man accused of attempting to buy Nintendo and Apple products at nine Costco stores in Salt Lake and Utah County with stolen bank card numbers is now facing charges.17 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Over 20 Republicans join Sen. Lee’s bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Nearly two dozen Republican senators have publicly backed Sen. Mike Lee's bid to cancel or delay the annual August recess unless they pass SAVE, Lee's proof-of-citizenship and voter ID bill.17 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah, feds launch $18M recovery effort in Beaver area; Widemouth 2 Fire grows
The U.S. Forest Service announced it is committing $9.2 million to recovery efforts following the Cottonwood Fire, which burned over 97,400 acres in and around Fishlake National Forest17 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was ‘everybody’s hero,’ family says
The family of a Utah man killed in Saturday's mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, said he was a talented artist, devoted husband, an Air Force veteran and someone who made everyone around him feel valued.17 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Sandy begins public push for proposed $21 million Crescent View bond ahead of council vote
Sandy residents are getting an early look at a proposal that could appear on November's ballot about a proposed $21 million bond to purchase the former Crescent View Middle School property.18 days ago
Heather Peterson
Midvale apartment fire tenants feel misled into paying for insurance that didn’t cover them
Residents displaced by last week's apartment fire said they feel misled into believing they had insurance that would cover their personal belongings.18 days ago
Clayre Scott
Girls, 13, killed in collision between truck and electric scooter
Two children, both aged 13, were killed in Syracuse Wednesday when the electric scooter they were riding collided with a pickup truck.18 days ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL
Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.18 days ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Fire leaves scorched hillsides along Parley’s Historic Trail, officials urge caution
A fire near Parley's Historic Trail left visible damage along one of Salt Lake City's popular outdoor recreation areas, with hikers reporting scorched hillsides and ash-covered ground.18 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants
A former Arizona state senator now living in Utah, a Lehi official who recruits volunteers and an advocate for immigrants are the three recipients of this year's Tonahuac Awards.18 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
‘Showcase the power of education and sport’: Utah 2034 announces education committee
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee has announced its official education committee made up of education, business, nonprofit and athletics leaders across the Beehive State and beyond.18 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again
Evacuations were lifted Wednesday for most residents near the Widemouth 2 Fire burning in Millard County, but officials warned them to be ready to evacuate again if needed.18 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Man ordered to stand trial in capital case in killing of Santaquin police sergeant
The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was ordered to stand trial for each of the 15 charges filed against him, including aggravated murder, a capital offense.18 days ago
