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Deseret News poll: Do Utah voters approve of Gov. Spencer Cox?

12/06/2022 9:20pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appears to be wrapping up his second year in office with solid support among Utah voters.

Judge says Utah nurse accused of causing inmate's death is not guilty

12/06/2022 9:00pm
A woman charged with negligently causing the death of a Duchesne County Jail inmate in 2016 is not guilty of the crime, a judge ruled Monday.

Popular Kilby Court Block Party set to expand in 2023. Here's who is coming

12/06/2022 7:55pm
The fourth rendition of the Kilby Court Block Party is slated to be its largest yet, and now its organizers are ready to share who is coming.

Utah offers rare apology over 'disturbing evidence' of cover-up of rape claims against trooper

12/06/2022 7:28pm
The Utah Department of Public Safety has issued a rare apology to a Utah man and his deceased wife for not properly investigating allegations of sexual assault from more than 50 years ago.

How this Hill AFB major hopes to inspire a new generation of Air Force pilots

12/06/2022 7:03pm
Maj. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe is an experienced fighter pilot at Hill Air Force Base who travels around the world hoping to inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots.

3 wives of polygamous sect leader kidnapped younger wives in state custody, charges say

12/06/2022 6:07pm
Three women face federal charges accusing them of kidnapping eight minor girls from Arizona state custody. Investigators say the women and girls are wives of an FLDS religious leader.

Is full-day kindergarten right for Utah's students?

12/06/2022 5:39pm
Months after lawmakers proposed a bill for full-day kindergarten classes, the debate continues over whether the change would benefit kids, parents and teachers.

IOC cites climate change for delaying decision on 2030 Olympics

12/06/2022 5:06pm
There won't be a final decision next year on which city should host the 2030 Winter Games after all, the International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday, citing concerns about the impact of climate change on potential future hosts.

New report says Utah has the worst drivers. Where do its road safety laws rank?

12/06/2022 4:35pm
A report released by an insurance marketplace company says Utah has the worst drivers in the nation. Another report finds Utah's trends aren't far off what's happening elsewhere in the U.S.

Teen girl hospitalized in weekend crash in Taylorsville

12/06/2022 4:01pm
A teenage girl was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash in Taylorsville.

The gift you shouldn't give car burglars this holiday season

12/06/2022 1:53pm
Holiday shoppers are darting around busy parking lots this time of year. So are thieves. Unified police told the KSL Investigators there's a new No. 1 hot spot for car prowlers, but some simple steps can make sure they don't get the better of you.

Prison ordered for woman who shot and killed husband but claimed self-defense

12/06/2022 12:55pm
Cynthia Vincent, who shot her husband and claimed it was self-defense, was sentenced her to one to 15 years in prison for the July 2021 manslaughter death.

Vivint Smart Home sold to Houston-based NRG Energy for $2.8 billion

12/06/2022 12:29pm
Provo-based Vivint Smart Home is being acquired by NRG Energy in a $2.8 billion deal that is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Provo mayor says 4-day workweek works for city employees

12/06/2022 11:36am
The mayor of Provo says her city employees gladly work four days a week, ten hours a day.

More prison ordered for woman who facilitated rape of teen in polygamous relationship

12/06/2022 10:53am
A woman in a polygamous marriage already serving time for an unusual burglary was sentenced Monday to more prison time for facilitating the rape of a teenage woman in that relationship.

10 months after a fatal crash in West Valley, prosecutors believe they know who caused it

12/06/2022 9:39am
A woman who was allegedly driving a pickup truck that ran a red light and smashed into another car, killing the driver in West Valley in February, is now facing criminal charges.

Here's why Garfield County wants to increase visitation to Utah's 'Mighty 5' during peak months

12/06/2022 9:18am
While droves of visitors pour into southern Utah every year to explore the state's "Mighty 5" national parks, one of those five is reimagining how and when to attract visitors.

Family, friends remember Utah Tech freshman as 'the life of the party'

12/06/2022 8:49am
Family and friends of a Utah Tech University student who fell from a fifth story balcony over the weekend remember the 18-year-old as "the life of the party."

What do Utahns think about President Biden's handling of the economy?

12/06/2022 8:05am
Heading into the holidays still facing high prices at the gas pump and supply chain issues, two-thirds of Utahns disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the U.S. economy.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: The tricks retailers will use to get us to open up our wallets

12/06/2022 7:49am
Of the thousands of Utahns who shopped for bargains on Black Friday, many likely bought a lot of stuff they really didn't plan to buy. And as KSL's Matt Gephardt explains, that's all by design.

Syracuse residents search for driver who destroyed mailboxes overnight

12/06/2022 7:04am
Syracuse families are looking for answers after someone drove through their yards Monday morning, destroying property and mailboxes.

IOC leaders to hear 'very precise report' on 2030 Winter Games bidders

12/06/2022 6:10am
Salt Lake City could advance to the next stage of the bid process for the 2030 Winter Games as soon as Tuesday, but Olympic leaders in Switzerland may delay a decision for months.