Salt Lake City

President Russell M. Nelson, right, raises his hand during a sustaining vote with his counselor, Pr...
DANIEL WOODRUFF

How often has general conference happened without the First Presidency in place?

This is expected to be the first conference in nearly 75 years that will not be overseen by the First Presidency, which is the highest governing body in the faith. The First Presidency was dissolved after President Nelson died.
11 months ago
Conferencegoers walk outside the Conference Center before the morning session of the 195th Annual G...
Heather Peterson

Extra security expected for General Conference weekend

More officers will be on foot and on motorcycles this weekend, to make sure the 100-thousand-plus people who are here for General Conference feel safe.
11 months ago
Overview of construction on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025...
Carlysle Price

New photos show renovation progress at Salt Lake City Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released new pictures of the Salt Lake City Temple Friday, as it nears completion.
11 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: (L-R) Don Most, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and A...
Heather Kelly

TV show ‘Happy Days’ credited with saving millions of lives

Heimlich believed slapping someone on the back forced more air down their lungs, whereas thrusting on their abdomen forces air out along with whatever is stuck.
11 months ago
A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early ...
Devin Oldroyd

‘Industrial accident’ kills one at Rio Grande Depot

Further details on the circumstances of the fall at the Rio Grande Depot, and the person's identity, weren't immediately known.
11 months ago
The aftermath of a fatal rollover crash in Murray on Saturday afternoon. One person was killed. (Ma...
Simone Seikaly

One killed in rollover crash in Murray, 2 others flee scene, 1 captured police say

The Murray Police Department said that a truck hit an SUV near 5300 S. Woodruff Street.
12 months ago
Chris Blatchford, owner of Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, suffered a critical diabetic episode while ligh...
DEBBIE WORTHEN

Tragedy at Blatch’s Backyard BBQ: Chef survives fire, restaurant destroyed

Chris Blatchford, owner of Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, suffered a critical diabetic episode while lighting equipment at his vegan barbecue restaurant on Wednesday.
12 months ago
A TRAX train arrives at the downtown station in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.Local event...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Local events expected to bring heavy weekend traffic in downtown Salt Lake City

Local events are expected to have a pretty big impact on weekend traffic in downtown Salt Lake City.
12 months ago
Sign left on table of exhibitor evicted from DragonCon for selling AI art, Sept. 2025....
Heather Kelly and Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio

Vendors will not be allowed to sell AI-generated items at FanX

FanX Salt Lake Producer Dan Farr said the new rule was made after a vendor was caught selling AI images at a convention in Atlanta.
12 months ago
London Belle on Sept. 4, 2025. The Downtown’s Alliances Employee Assistance Fund raised $494,000 ...
Emma Riley, KSL TV

Assistance fund for employees impacted by Main St. fire hits goal; owners share what’s next

Nearly a month after fires closed four of Salt Lake’s most popular bars and restaurants, The Downtown’s Alliances Employee Assistance Fund raised $494,000 for the 160 employees who lost their jobs.
12 months ago
A rendering for Utah's new transformative homeless campus, designed to provide around 1,300 beds, i...
Bryanna Willis

Community pushes back on new homeless campus plans

Many Rose Park residents are not happy with the state's plans to build a new homeless campus in the area.
12 months ago
Flames erupt from a garage next to Blatch's BBQ in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The restaurant says...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Popular Salt Lake restaurant closed after medical episode leads to fire

A highly acclaimed vegan restaurant nestled in Salt Lake City's Avenues neighborhood will remain closed after a fire on Wednesday.
12 months ago
Dancers with the Hellenic Dance and Cultural Arts School perform traditional Greek dances during th...
Mary Culbertson

49th annual Salt Lake Greek Festival to be the biggest, fattest ‘this side of the Mississippi’

Here's how the Salt Lake Greek Festival became the biggest and fattest this side of the Mississippi.
12 months ago
Salt Lake police officers shot and killed an aggressive dog after it attacked the officers, accordi...
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com

Salt Lake police shoot and kill dog that they say attacked them

Salt Lake police officers shot and killed an aggressive dog after it attacked the officers on Thursday afternoon, according to the police department.
12 months ago
From left, Michael Rapino, CEO and president of Live Nation, Ryan Smith, chairman of Smith Entertai...
Simone Seikaly

Utah Jazz owner will build new indoor music venue in downtown Salt Lake

The new music venue will seat 6,000, and will also host corporate, conference, and community events.
1 year ago
Actor and Salt Lake resident Ty Burrell is helping the effort to raise funds for restaurant workers...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Actor Ty Burrell joins effort to raise funds for employees affected by Salt Lake fire

Actor and Salt Lake resident Ty Burrell is helping the effort to raise funds for restaurant workers affected by this week's Main Street fire.
1 year ago
A TRAX train travels by the University of Utah campus on April 10, 2024. Red line service to the un...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

TRAX service to return to the University of Utah after 3-month project

TRAX red line service resumes at the University of Utah this Sunday after three months of repairs.
1 year ago
An aerial view of the wreckage of a fire that broke out on Salt Lake City's Main Street on Aug. 11,...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Firefighter: Aerial views prove insightful during, after Main Street fire

Crews said Monday night’s fire on Main Street destroyed four businesses and did $5 million in damage. Now, crews will use aerial views.
1 year ago
Firefighters battle a structure fire on the 300 South block of Main Street in downtown Salt Lake Ci...
Shelby Lofton

‘We can try and recreate it, but it’s not the same;’ Expert shares history of buildings burned in downtown fire

The buildings destroyed in Monday night’s massive fire have been a staple of Main Street for decades.
1 year ago
Salt Lake City Fire Community Relations Division Chief Bob Silverthorne hugs a co-owner of Whiskey ...
Heather Peterson

‘We will rebuild’: Salt Lake City businesses damaged in Main Street fire plan next steps

While eventually rebuilding is the goal for many of the impacted businesses, right now, taking care of employees is paramount.
1 year ago
A large fire destroyed a Main Street bar in downtown Salt Lake City, taking with it four surroundin...
Devin Oldroyd and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV

Large fire in downtown SLC destroys 4 businesses

A large fire destroyed a Main Street bar in downtown Salt Lake City, taking with it four surrounding businesses.
1 year ago
Utah transportation officials want to lower 300 West to allow for a pedestrian plaza outside of Del...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

UDOT has new plan for the future of 300 West outside of Delta Center

Utah transportation officials want to lower 300 West to allow for a pedestrian plaza outside of Delta Center.
1 year ago
The University of Utah will be increasing its tuition this upcoming fall, costing students more tha...
Becky Bruce

University of Utah will cut 81 programs to align with state rules

The Board of Trustees at the University of Utah made the program cuts after of a state-mandated review to make college more efficient.
1 year ago
FILE:  Image of a Salt Lake City Fire Department fire truck.  (Laura Seitz/Deseret News)...
Diana Jones

Structure fire starts off North Temple early Saturday

A structure fire started at an abandoned hotel near North Temple and 1850 West early Saturday morning.
1 year ago