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Taylorsville officer found not justified in fatal police shooting; officer charged with manslaughter
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 14 - 8:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Taylorsville police officer was charged Thursday with manslaughter in a fatal police shooting in 2024. The district attorney determined his actions were not legally justified.
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3 critically injured in Saratoga Springs crash; road closed
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 14 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
A crash at the intersection of Pony Express Parkway and Mountain View Corridor in Saratoga Springs left three people with critical injuries on Thursday.
Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
Erin Cox, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Community leaders held a panel Wednesday night to discuss what they know so far about the Stratos Data Center approved for Box Elder County.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 14 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday, and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
St. George Police Week features Cops and Robbers race, bike safety event
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
St. George police are holding their annual Cops and Robbers race and Roll with Patrol event in celebration of Police Week.
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Nevada man threatens to blow up Utah Costco unless minority employees are fired, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Nevada man who police threatened to blow up a St. George Costco unless it fired minority employees.
Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk 250 Challenge
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are encouraging residents to get outside and explore the state's trails as part of the Walk 250 Challenge tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Child hospitalized after falling from Riverton apartment complex window
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 14 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
A child fell from a third-story window of a Riverton apartment on Thursday.
Hundreds gather at Capitol to rally against Box Elder data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 14 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to rally against the Box Elder County data center proposal, the latest initiative by foes opposed to the plans.
Utah County farmer loses entire fruit crop after this year's extreme weather
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 14 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit are gone after extreme weather wiped out an entire season's harvest for a Utah County farmer.
Utah Foster Care team applauds new statewide initiative: 'A Home for Every Child'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 14 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Just in time for Foster Care Awareness Month, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined federal partners to sign a joint proclamation launching a new initiative called "A Home for Every Child."
Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death are released from jail
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 14 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Police announced a Tremonton couple that was arrested and accused of child torture resulting in the death of their son have been released from jail as no charges have been filed yet.
KSL's Mini 5: Piute State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Junction, in Piute County, the park had about 1,800 visitors during the last fiscal year. For park manager Lance Eliason, the quiet is exactly what makes the park special.
Salt Lake man convicted of attempting to entice minor faces new federal charges
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 14 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man convicted of attempting to entice a minor has now been charged with possessing sexually explicit images of a child.
Utah County Commission, sheriff defend contract with ICE after additional citizen pushback
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 14 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Commission and sheriff defended its contract with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement despite additional pushback from residents.
Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Canyons School District on Thursday announced classes at Alta High School are canceled amid police investigating a SafeUT tip containing "information that is being taken as a threat."
UDOT getting early start on spring, summer road repairs
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The silver lining to a lack of snow in Utah this year is that road crews are getting an early jump on repair projects that would otherwise be done in the blistering summer heat.
Unlicensed contractor arrested, accused of not completing paid landscaping work
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
An American Fork man has been arrested and accused of taking money for landscaping projects that he did not complete.
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Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
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- Logan semifinalist in national teacher competition hopes to give back to community
- Connecting military kids to the arts in Utah and across the U.S.
Environment »
Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
Health »
Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
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Police & Courts »
Taylorsville officer found not justified in fatal police shooting; officer charged with manslaughter
Politics »
Judge orders more training of Colorado immigration agents in case involving Utah immigrant
Religion »
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Science »
Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
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Utah Counties »
Taylorsville officer found not justified in fatal police shooting; officer charged with manslaughter
- 3 critically injured in Saratoga Springs crash; road closed
- Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
- Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
- St. George Police Week features Cops and Robbers race, bike safety event
