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Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11

Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Over 100 projects now complete in Salt Lake City after road improvement bond

Over 100 projects now complete in Salt Lake City after road improvement bond

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is now all but finished with projects tied to a major road improvement bond, but not before drastically improving some of its worst-rated streets.
4 pedestrians hit, killed in Utah since last week of November

4 pedestrians hit, killed in Utah since last week of November

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four pedestrians have been hit and killed by a car since the last week of November, prompting Utah law enforcement to remind everyone to be alert for the holiday season.
Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography

Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.
West Jordan police searching for the driver after November crash killed 68-year-old woman

West Jordan police searching for the driver after November crash killed 68-year-old woman

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for a car they suspect was involved in a crash on Nov. 18 that killed a 68-year-old woman.
Utah middle school teacher faces 22 charges in alleged sex abuse of student

Utah middle school teacher faces 22 charges in alleged sex abuse of student

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teacher and volleyball coach at Hawthorn Academy in West Jordan was charged Thursday with 22 crimes accusing her of sexually abusing a middle school student. Prosecutors believe there may be additional victims.
Cyclist injured in SLC hit-and-run; white truck wanted

Cyclist injured in SLC hit-and-run; white truck wanted

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City woman is recovering after a terrifying hit-and-run crash that was caught on camera. The victim is pleading for the public's help in finding the driver responsible.
Warnings, advisories issued ahead of Utah's first 'significant' snowfall event of the season

Warnings, advisories issued ahead of Utah's first 'significant' snowfall event of the season

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 1 to 3 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.
Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'

Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is considering a measure that would essentially revert to its original definition of family housing requirements as it seeks to address its housing challenges.
62-year-old man crossing Salt Lake street killed in hit-and-run

62-year-old man crossing Salt Lake street killed in hit-and-run

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after a car hit him while he was crossing Redwood Road.
Cache County couple arrested for investigation of murder in neglect case of toddler

Cache County couple arrested for investigation of murder in neglect case of toddler

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple has been arrested for allegedly neglecting their 18-month-old daughter who police say died from malnutrition and dehydration.
Cache County man charged with automobile homicide in ATV rollover death

Cache County man charged with automobile homicide in ATV rollover death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cache County man was arrested and charged this week with negligently causing the death of a woman while driving an ATV while intoxicated in August.
12-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Roosevelt

12-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Roosevelt

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 12-year-old girl was killed in Roosevelt Wednesday after being hit by a car while in a crosswalk, police say.
Ex-psychologist pleads guilty to child sex crimes, may walk free within months behind bars

Ex-psychologist pleads guilty to child sex crimes, may walk free within months behind bars

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ex-psychologist Robert Virgil Dindinger pleaded guilty to child exploitation and voyeurism under a deal recommending 364 days in jail and had been flagged by Utah's licensing board years earlier.
'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches

Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A statewide clothing drive amassed more than 500 bags of winter gear for Utah's most vulnerable.
From entrepreneurship to philanthropy: Thread Wallet's inspiring path

From entrepreneurship to philanthropy: Thread Wallet's inspiring path

Kathleen Clove, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Thread Wallets has experienced "mind-blowing" success since its humble beginnings 11 years ago in a parent's basement.
Utah property manager who pocketed rent money pleads no contest

Utah property manager who pocketed rent money pleads no contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A property manager who was accused of pocketing rent money and other payments from tenants, which nearly led to their evictions, pleaded no contest last month to criminal charges filed against her.
Freight train derailment causes significant UTA delays

Freight train derailment causes significant UTA delays

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

TRAX lines were disrupted Thursday morning after a freight train derailed, Utah Transit Authority spokesman Gavin Gustafson said.