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Logan teacher hoping to give back to community reaches finals in national teacher competition

Logan teacher hoping to give back to community reaches finals in national teacher competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated May 19 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan High School math teacher, who is a finalist in a national teacher competition, hopes to give back to the community if she wins.
Watch live: Public access, contempt of court argued in Tyler Robinson hearing

Watch live: Public access, contempt of court argued in Tyler Robinson hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 19 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to be back in court on Tuesday.
A look at what's inside and around Box Elder County's proposed Stratos data center site

A look at what's inside and around Box Elder County's proposed Stratos data center site

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted May 19 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a population of under 250, homeowners around Howell, Box Elder County, tend to live far apart, most of them owning or working on farms and ranches.
Morgan man sentenced to prison in Davis County swimming pool scam cases

Morgan man sentenced to prison in Davis County swimming pool scam cases

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 19 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man sentenced last month for not following through on deals to build four swimming pools in Weber County has been sentenced in three similar cases in Davis County.
Here's what Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn just told new grads

Here's what Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn just told new grads

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 19 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn began her commencement address to University of Southern California graduates by recognizing how far she's come.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox supports affordable housing build

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox supports affordable housing build

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox spent part of his morning in Tooele on Monday volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, joining dozens of community members helping build homes for future homeowners.
Romney praises senator who lost his seat over Trump impeachment vote

Romney praises senator who lost his seat over Trump impeachment vote

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney made a rare comment on politics this weekend after the electoral defeat of Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy.
'A monumental feat': Wasatch Food Co-Op opening SLC grocery store after nearly 2 decades

'A monumental feat': Wasatch Food Co-Op opening SLC grocery store after nearly 2 decades

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The culmination of work that spanned the better part of the last two decades is set to be realized when the Wasatch Food Co-Op opens its doors on Wednesday.
Ogden man sentenced to 4 months in jail for throwing puppies from moving car

Ogden man sentenced to 4 months in jail for throwing puppies from moving car

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man received a 120-day jail sentence for throwing six puppies from a moving car while traveling at freeway speeds.
New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge

New water rights application filed for data center plans; details of proposed facility emerge

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new water rights application has been filed for the controversial Box Elder County data center proposal and new details have emerged of the initiative.
Ogden woman sentenced to 15 years to life for killing woman in 2025

Ogden woman sentenced to 15 years to life for killing woman in 2025

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ana Maria Zaragoza has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2025 murder of Nakeena Youngman.
Utah's Natural History Museum, BLM recover over 100,000 stolen indigenous artifacts

Utah's Natural History Museum, BLM recover over 100,000 stolen indigenous artifacts

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a widespread looting case damaged and scattered over 100,000 cultural objects, Utah's Natural History Museum worked with the Bureau of Land Management to return them.
New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens

New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video highlighting the Missionary Training Center in Provo as it prepares to open 55 new missions.
Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse

Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man was charged Monday with aggravated child abuse and accused of forcibly shaving his daughter's head.
Historic Salt Lake City church celebrates 120th anniversary

Historic Salt Lake City church celebrates 120th anniversary

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Salt Lake City's historical churches celebrated a major milestone this weekend.
National Endowment for the Arts chair visits Utah

National Endowment for the Arts chair visits Utah

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time in 10 years, the chair of the National Endowment for the Arts visited Utah. She toured an America 250 exhibit at the State Capitol with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged

A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new option has emerged in an effort to solve long-standing traffic woes at Arches National Park
New taco spot infuses Mexican culture into every bite

New taco spot infuses Mexican culture into every bite

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 18 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alonso CastaƱeda is bringing the culture and foods from the Mexican streets to Utah.
Vernal mother charged with breaking 5-year-old daughter's leg

Vernal mother charged with breaking 5-year-old daughter's leg

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal woman was charged Monday with kicking her 5-year-old daughter until her husband intervened and stopped the assault.