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Family of slain Saratoga Springs mother and son insists they're cooperating
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Saratoga Springs police and Jessica Orton Lyman's family released joint statements Wednesday saying the family has been cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
'A lot for everyone': Sundance releases programming for final Utah film festival
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's final Sundance Film Festival is approaching, and audiences can expect a diverse range of films along with a celebration of the event's history in Park City.
Utahn charged with driving 111 mph near Bear Lake
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
A driver who police say drove over 100 mph between Laketown and Garden City is facing criminal charges.
Payson man charged with threatening to shoot governor, other state leaders
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Payson man with a history of making terroristic threats has been charged with threatening to shoot Utah's governor and other leaders.
UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College are partnering together to create a pathway toward bachelor's degrees for more Utah students.
University of Utah engineers build bionic hand with an AI brain
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
University of Utah engineers have given a bionic hand a mind of its own with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Audit calls for more transparency in how Salt Lake County DA makes decisions
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new audit on the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office calls for more transparency in how cases are screened, how plea deals and decisions are reached.
Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.
Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.
Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.
6-year-old expertly navigates close call with a deer on the slopes
Britt Johnson and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
It was an exciting opening day at Deer Valley Resort, filled with skiers and even a few deer. Luckily, a skilled 6-year-old walked away unscathed following a near-crash with one of them.
Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new audit.
Springville elementary employee arrested, accused of possessing child sex abuse material
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville elementary school skills coach was arrested Monday and accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Ogden man faces 8 felonies in shooting during alleged drug deal gone awry
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces eight felonies, including felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, stemming from a shooting during an alleged drug deal gone awry.
'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 9 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.
Salt Lake City finalizes redevelopment plan for Smith's Ballpark
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has officially settled on what it plans to do with the former home of the Salt Lake Bees.
Police stop wrong-way driver in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A man was taken into custody after damaging multiple cars while driving the wrong way in Clearfield.
Man originally arrested in No Kings protest says he was treated as a 'psychopathic villain'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 9 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
Arturo Gamboa says he was simply practicing his First Amendment rights when he carried an unloaded AR-15 to a No Kings protest in June in Salt Lake City and was shot and arrested.
Widow of slain Utah sergeant finds peace, calls killer's accomplice her 'friend'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
The widow of slain Sgt. Cory Wride says she is finally at peace and now considers the woman convicted of being an accomplice to the 2014 killing a 'friend.'
Business & Tech »
Fed expected to lower rates, but may signal a coming pause
- Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices
- Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law
- Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
- Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networks
Education »
UVU guaranteeing admission to all SLCC graduates through new partnership
- University of Utah engineers build bionic hand with an AI brain
- Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council
- Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban
- US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
Environment »
Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?
- Utah dam reconstruction wins national award
- Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
- Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low
- Salt Lake City eyes grants to cover safety, Jordan River upgrades amid potential budget deficit
