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'A forest of dead trees': University of Utah study looks at new insect killing Utah's fir trees
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
A small, invasive insect that can only travel via wind or by latching onto birds and other animals is setting up shop within Utah's long-stressed conifer forests and wrecking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population.
These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2023 — and the cities that lost population
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Over a dozen Utah communities gained at least 1,000 new residents between 2022 and 2023, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Board votes to continue study of 2-way split of Alpine School District
Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV | Posted May 15 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Alpine School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to continue a study of a potential two-way split of the Alpine School District.
Alpine School District approves exception to honor graduate who died from cancer
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
After the community banded together around a former classmate who died of cancer earlier this year, the Alpine School District approved an exception for her to be recognized at American Fork High School's graduation.
Woman dies in 'tragic' scuba diving accident at Homestead Crater
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
A woman scuba diving in the Homestead Crater experienced difficulty after surfacing and died Tuesday night in a "tragic incident," according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.
Frail-looking man accused of killing Santaquin officer makes 1st court appearance
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser made his first court appearance on Wednesday from a wheelchair and appearing to have multiple injuries.
Lehi man killed when garbage truck tips over at Fairfield landfill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident at a landfill in Fairfield that killed one person.
Missionary charged with 3 felonies accusing him of sexually assaulting woman
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 15 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
A Latter-day Saint missionary serving in Utah County was charged Wednesday with three felonies accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman.
Driver charged with leaving disabled 4-year-old student in her van
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 14 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A van driver for Wasatch Transportation is facing a criminal charge after police say she was supposed to drop off a 4-year-old student at home, but instead the child was found still inside the van parked at the driver's home.
Man accused of killing Santaquin sergeant faces 9 felonies, including capital offense
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The semitruck driver accused of hitting and killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder, a capital offense, and eight other felonies.
Lehi High School students band together to help injured teacher
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted May 13 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
On Monday, students at Lehi High School came together to help a teacher injured during class last Friday.
United States Honor Flag accompanies Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser during funeral
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted May 13 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
The United States Honor Flag arrived at the Salt Lake City International Airport Saturday afternoon, to be placed next fallen Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser.
'I'm completely broken': Family, friends give emotional farewell to fallen Santaquin hero
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 13 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Slain Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was laid to rest on Monday. Family members and friends recalled the hard working "Cop Bill," and the dedicated family man, "Bill Bill," or "Dad."
Provo business expands 'Timp Badge' tradition with challenge for 10 Utah peaks
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
A local outdoors business revived a beloved Timp Badge tradition for hiking Mount Timpanogos is expanding the challenge to 10 peaks in Utah.
Conservatives have lost trust in elections. Here's how Utah leaders are trying to help
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are at the forefront of a nationwide initiative to increase election confidence among conservative voters.
Man had been holding woman against her will in his truck before killing Utah officer, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Police say an Indiana man accused of intentionally running down and killing a Utah police officer had been holding a woman in his semitruck against her will just before the killing.
Utah-made musical in negotiations for debut in London
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-made musical that premiered in Pleasant Grove last year is in negotiations with London theater companies and hoping for an eventual West End debut.
Finding ways to show love and support during a time of heartbreak
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted May 12 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
As the state continues to honor Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, the wife of another fallen police officer says there are ways we can all show our love and support amid heartbreak.
