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Salt Lake police lift neighborhood evacuation orders for wildfire near Ensign Peak

Salt Lake police lift neighborhood evacuation orders for wildfire near Ensign Peak

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 21 - 10:48 p.m.

Police lifted evacuation orders in the neighborhoods previously threatened by the Sandhurst Fire above Ensign Peak on Sunday night.
Birth of premature baby at West Valley overflow shelter 'sheds light on the urgent need'

Birth of premature baby at West Valley overflow shelter 'sheds light on the urgent need'

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 9:13 p.m.

A premature baby boy was born in between the sliding glass doors of the West Valley overflow shelter early Thursday last week.
New Salt Lake donut shop tempts with unique flavors, backstory

New Salt Lake donut shop tempts with unique flavors, backstory

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 2:07 p.m.

Employed by people who once experienced homelessness, the Other Side Donuts offers mouthwatering treats, with all proceeds going toward the Other Side Village.
Virgin residents asked to limit water use after well failure

Virgin residents asked to limit water use after well failure

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 4:01 p.m.

Washington County Water Conservancy District has asked residents in Virgin to limit water use after the district's well failed Saturday night.
Layton Fire investigating 'suspicious' fire near Kay's Creek Trailhead

Layton Fire investigating 'suspicious' fire near Kay's Creek Trailhead

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 3:05 p.m.

The Layton Fire Department is investigating a "suspicious" fire involving a home, camper and several vehicles near Kay's Creek Trailhead early Sunday, according to Layton Fire Chief Jason Cook.
'Most basic of dignities': Utah's first mobile shower unit for unsheltered population hits the road

'Most basic of dignities': Utah's first mobile shower unit for unsheltered population hits the road

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 4:07 p.m.

Shaw is the founder of the nonprofit Open Mind Foundation which operates services for the unsheltered population like, "Showers of Hope," which is the first mobile shower in Salt Lake City.
Have You Seen This? Artist recreates soundtrack to old cartoons

Have You Seen This? Artist recreates soundtrack to old cartoons

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 8 - 3:29 p.m.

Using instruments, everyday objects and perfected timing, an artist recreates the soundtrack to an episode of the childhood classic "Tom and Jerry."
Silver King Fire reaches 5,400 acres, 0% containment in Fishlake National Forest

Silver King Fire reaches 5,400 acres, 0% containment in Fishlake National Forest

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 7 - 2:38 p.m.

The Silver King Fire in southern Utah has expanded to approximately 5,400 acres and "is exhibiting extreme fire behavior," according to Utah Fire Info.
Utah company mourns loss of CEO, his daughter in fatal Ogden crash

Utah company mourns loss of CEO, his daughter in fatal Ogden crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 7 - 2:29 p.m.

Utah company Lifetime Products on Sunday announced the death of its CEO and president, Richard David Hendrickson, and his daughter, Sally, in an Ogden Canyon car crash.
How much does a Utahn need to make to rent an average 2-bedroom unit?

How much does a Utahn need to make to rent an average 2-bedroom unit?

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 4 - 1:26 p.m.

In 2020, the hourly wage to afford a two-bedroom rental unit in Utah was estimated to be $19.83 — with it rising just four years later to $26.89, just over $7 more.
Salt Lake City celebrates progress in accessibility

Salt Lake City celebrates progress in accessibility

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted July 2 - 2:07 p.m.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released a proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month that was posted to social media, acknowledging the barriers faced by people with disabilities and a need to continue forward.
1 dead, juvenile arrested after shooting in southern Utah

1 dead, juvenile arrested after shooting in southern Utah

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 30 - 9:47 a.m.

A juvenile boy has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a man living at the same apartment complex early Sunday, police say.
Salt Lake City firefighter dies in rafting accident at Dinosaur National Monument

Salt Lake City firefighter dies in rafting accident at Dinosaur National Monument

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 29 - 3:38 p.m.

Dinosaur National Monument park officials say a Utah man died in a rafting accident Thursday. It was confirmed Saturday the deceased was a captain with the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
Suspect injured in overnight officer-involved shooting

Suspect injured in overnight officer-involved shooting

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 29 - 9:44 a.m.

One person was injured after being shot by a Salt Lake City police officer who was assisting the Utah Highway Patrol in locating the driver of a vehicle that had been abandoned after an interaction with a trooper early Saturday morning.
Attending the Utah Arts Festival? Here's a look at this year's lineup

Attending the Utah Arts Festival? Here's a look at this year's lineup

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 27 - 8:06 a.m.

The largest outdoor multidisciplinary arts event in Utah will be held in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
1 dead, another injured after motorcyclists collide in Blacksmith Fork Canyon

1 dead, another injured after motorcyclists collide in Blacksmith Fork Canyon

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 3:54 p.m.

One man is dead and another was injured after colliding their motorcycles while traveling Blacksmith Fork Canyon on Saturday.
Salt Lake building fire prompts partial closure of 1700 South to Jordan River

Salt Lake building fire prompts partial closure of 1700 South to Jordan River

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 16 - 11:04 a.m.

The Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a large building fire near 1075 W. 1700 South early Sunday.
Foundational progress made in Utah homeless services but urgent crisis persists, report finds

Foundational progress made in Utah homeless services but urgent crisis persists, report finds

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 7:57 p.m.

Utah has made "significant and meaningful progress" in homeless services but still faces an "urgent and growing" crisis in chronic homelessness, according to a report released Wednesday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
 'Desperately needed': 3 families receive Habitat for Humanity homes in Kearns

'Desperately needed': 3 families receive Habitat for Humanity homes in Kearns

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 8:32 p.m.

The Field of Dreams community in Kearns gained three more families on Tuesday, bringing the community to 90% completion.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after head-on motorcycle crash

1 dead, 1 in critical condition after head-on motorcycle crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 9 - 10:50 a.m.

One man is dead and another sustained serious injuries after a crash in Stansbury Park on Saturday.
Salt Lake City leaders weigh bathroom situation impacting city streets, Jordan River

Salt Lake City leaders weigh bathroom situation impacting city streets, Jordan River

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 8 - 12:19 p.m.

Salt Lake City leaders say they plan to direct funds to create more public bathrooms and study the Jordan River.
Cox touts need for data, results in homeless services

Cox touts need for data, results in homeless services

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:02 p.m.

The idea of holding Utah's homeless service providers accountable for their results — and holding homeless community members accountable for their situation — is seen by some leaders and law enforcement members as a possible solution to homelessness.
Salt Lake County Council approves accessory dwelling unit ordinance changes

Salt Lake County Council approves accessory dwelling unit ordinance changes

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 4 - 7:05 p.m.

The Salt Lake County Council approved an ordinance change Tuesday that would make it a little easier to build accessory dwelling units, known as ADUs, in unincorporated residential areas.
Driver hits pole, launching car into apartment complex and onto parked vehicles

Driver hits pole, launching car into apartment complex and onto parked vehicles

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted June 2 - 11:17 a.m.

A man sustained serious injuries after his vehicle struck a pole and launched into an apartment complex, before falling onto parked vehicles early Sunday.
Utah governor calls on community for help amid historic shortage of foster families

Utah governor calls on community for help amid historic shortage of foster families

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 7:01 p.m.

The number of licensed foster care families in Utah is the lowest it's been in 25 years, experts say. Now Gov. Spencer Cox is calling on Utahns to step up and help children in need.