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Moab man charged with threatening woman, causing her to run, fall off cliff

Moab man charged with threatening woman, causing her to run, fall off cliff

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened to harm his girlfriend while hiking outside of Moab, causing her to run and fall off a cliff.
Utah artist creates new wildlife mural for Moab

Utah artist creates new wildlife mural for Moab

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah artist is bringing colorful murals and environmental awareness to communities across the state as part of his "Utah Wildlife Walls" project.
The 'Barefoot Dutchman' and his remarkable trek for men's mental health

The 'Barefoot Dutchman' and his remarkable trek for men's mental health

Ken Fall, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 18 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A determined, upbeat man is on a journey, walking from LA to Times Square barefoot to raise awareness about men's health. It will also break the Guinness World Record for walking barefoot.
Rangers want help identifying pair suspected of archeological theft in Canyonlands

Rangers want help identifying pair suspected of archeological theft in Canyonlands

Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 18 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rangers are asking for the public's help identifying two visitors to Cave Springs who are suspected of archeological theft.
Provo Power crew helping bring electricity to Navajo Nation homes

Provo Power crew helping bring electricity to Navajo Nation homes

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 18 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A four-man Provo Power crew is in the Navajo Nation installing power lines to help bring electricity to those who don't have it, part of the Light Up Navajo initiative.
Duchesne High School basketball player is being investigated in alleged sexual assault

Duchesne High School basketball player is being investigated in alleged sexual assault

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 16 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Duchesne High School boys basketball team is being investigated in connection to an alleged sexual assault from earlier this year, police said.
Kane Creek development denied water system permits by Grand County Commission

Kane Creek development denied water system permits by Grand County Commission

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 11 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, a controversial Kane Creek development suffered another setback to its plans during a Grand County commission meeting.
Vernal police officer injured in shooting returns home from hospital

Vernal police officer injured in shooting returns home from hospital

Alex Cabrero and Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 10 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer who was shot in the line of duty on April 28 returned home from the hospital Thursday.
2 Utah men face federal charges for allegedly supplying fentanyl resulting in deaths

2 Utah men face federal charges for allegedly supplying fentanyl resulting in deaths

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah men were recently indicted in federal court in separate cases for allegedly supplying fentanyl to two women, resulting in the deaths of each victim.
Man accused of shooting Vernal officer charged with attempted murder

Man accused of shooting Vernal officer charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated April 29 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting a police sergeant who was responding to reports of the man fighting with a neighbor over the weekend in Vernal has been charged with attempted murder.
Why camping fees may increase at Dinosaur National Monument

Why camping fees may increase at Dinosaur National Monument

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dinosaur National Monument camping fees may soon change, for the first time in almost a decade.
Vernal police officer shot, flown to hospital

Vernal police officer shot, flown to hospital

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated April 28 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal police officer was shot multiple times late Saturday but was able to drive himself to a hospital before being airlifted to a Wasatch Front hospital.
Uintah County man arrested, accused of fleeing police at 152 mph

Uintah County man arrested, accused of fleeing police at 152 mph

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Uintah County man with a history of fleeing from police has been arrested and accused of driving away from a Utah Highway Patrol trooper at speeds over 150 mph.
Utah drivers urged to plan ahead as 209 road projects rev up for summer

Utah drivers urged to plan ahead as 209 road projects rev up for summer

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Expect to see construction workers and orange cones dotting Utah's roads this summer as the Utah Department of Transportation revs up 209 improvement projects.
Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman whose skull was found on a fence post 21 years ago.
Once deadlocked jury finds Daggett County liable for abuse of jail inmates

Once deadlocked jury finds Daggett County liable for abuse of jail inmates

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a nearly six-year court battle, three of four former inmates at the now-closed Daggett County Jail were awarded $352,000 Tuesday for abuses suffered at the jail.
Moab trailer park residents forced into eviction by city after insurance complications

Moab trailer park residents forced into eviction by city after insurance complications

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 23 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Moab trailer park is facing eviction after waiting six years for an affordable housing project to be complete.
Compliance supervisor at Uintah and Ouray Reservation sentenced to federal prison

Compliance supervisor at Uintah and Ouray Reservation sentenced to federal prison

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former compliance supervisor overseeing oil and gas businesses on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation has been sentenced to federal prison for extortion.
New Moab development aims to put dent in workforce housing crisis

New Moab development aims to put dent in workforce housing crisis

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 17 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most extreme examples of Utah's housing crisis is Moab. Housing there is scarce and expensive, especially for the workers who keep the tourist town running.