Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries than ever before at 88,500 — surpassing the previous record of 88,000 set in 2014.19 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Data center opponents sue Kevin O’Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
Opponents of the Box Elder County data center have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.19 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran
Utah Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran days after President Trump told lawmakers that military operations had restarted.19 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
The owner of a Main Street building destroyed by fire last summer is receiving a big financial boost from Salt Lake City as it looks to drastically rebuild the property.19 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says
The pilot who died in a plane crash in Box Elder County on June 23 was flying as part of a commercial flight training program, according to a new investigative report.19 days ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
Advocates for victims of domestic violence said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.19 days ago
Matt Gephardt, KSL
Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees
Cars, trucks and SUVs are getting bigger, and Utah law has changed because of it.19 days ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Bystander shares story of how he helped amputee after Bear Lake boating accident
A man who helped apply tourniquets to a woman who lost both legs in a weekend boating accident at Bear Lake said Tuesday he was grateful he happened to be in the right place at the right time.19 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Data center backer says foes’ wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
If Box Elder County residents vote to halt a controversial data center project under consideration in the county, one of the officials, and initial backer, said their wishes should be honored.19 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused
A homeless man who police say held a woman against her will has been arrested for investigation of nearly three dozen charges.20 days ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Here’s why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Utah was ranked as the 6th worst place to live recently due to quality of life issues that include pollution and a lack of primary healthcare providers.20 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County
A 14-year-old boy taken into custody in Tooele County after a 66-year-old man was found deceased has been charged with murder.20 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother’s death
A woman was found guilty of causing her elderly mother's death after prosecutors said she did not properly care for her 77-year-old mother.20 days ago
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Chairs purchased at Deseret Industries may be able to lead investigators in Juab County to the person or people who allegedly started the 42,000-acre Iron Fire.20 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
KSL Weather and National Weather Service models each suggest that a current weather pattern of monsoon moisture will continue for several days, which is a potential problem for recent burn scar areas.20 days ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Policy expert, report, question effect of diversity, equity and inclusion law on women in leadership
One Utah policy expert called Utah's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law "a big setback" for women in K-12 education leadership, two years after the law's inception.20 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval
Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.20 days ago
Bryanna Willis
To help students and to save money, Utah’s public colleges, universities now in regional groups
The Utah Board of Education has restructured Utah's 16 public institutes of higher education to more easily transfer credits and to increase access across rural communities.20 days ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
‘I would much rather our country look like this room’: Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing
After spending a week in a Provo, Utah, courtroom for the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of killing her husband, Erika Kirk stood in front of thousands of similarly aged Americans telling them they have a choice.20 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
A 48-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at Valley Fair Mall on Monday claims he targeted the victim because of his faith.20 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
The most adorable formidable predator: Hogle Zoo welcomes new sand cat kitten
A sand kitten is the newest resident at Utah's Hogle Zoo, and is sure to steal the hearts of many with its adorably fuzzy appearance.20 days ago
Emma Benson, KSL
After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Salt Lake City reached a heat record on Sunday, hitting 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.20 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains
Wildlife experts in Utah said a recent tourist encounter with a bison in Yellowstone National Park underscores how quickly bison behavior can escalate, especially during breeding season.20 days ago
