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Logan Stefanich
Moroni Elementary educator Talia Casares named Utah's 2027 'Teacher of the Year'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:02 p.m.
Utah's state education board on Friday announced Utah's "Teacher of the Year" award, with the 2027 distinction going to Talia Casares, a sixth-grade Spanish dual language immersion teacher from Moroni Elementary in the North Sanpete School District.
Have You Seen This? Black bear pulls of professional heist
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 3:34 p.m.
A black bear gave visitors to Great Smoky Mountain National Park quite the scene when it climbed up a deck to steal a bag of food.
Southern Utah University interns recognized for helping rescue hiker in Arizona
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 6:18 a.m.
Three college students participating in Southern Utah University's Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative were recognized after encountering a 67-year-old woman suffering from heat exhaustion while hiking and administering immediate help.
Meteorite from 'once-in-a-lifetime' Great Salt Lake crash on display at University of Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 9:31 p.m.
A 774-gram fragment of the Great Salt Lake meteorite is on display at the University of Utah.
MOOYAH expanding Utah presence with 6 new locations
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:30 a.m.
Utahns in two counties will soon have a new option for burgers, fries and shakes with MOOYAH set to expand its presence in the state with six new locations, the company announced Tuesday.
Have You Seen This? Professional cliff diver jumps from helicopter into shark-filled waters
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 3:32 p.m.
Professional cliff diver Molly Carlson dove 50 feet from a helicopter into shark-filled waters in the ocean for an episode of Discovery Channel's annual "Shark Week," completing the world's first dive into a shark cage in the process.
'Slow, agonizing suffocation': USU used unapproved method to euthanize 82 naked mole rats
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 1:58 p.m.
A newly released federal report says a Utah State University research lab was responsible for euthanizing 82 naked mole rats using an unapproved method.
'A reason to start': Utah Valley University launches scholarship for concurrent enrollment students
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 6:32 a.m.
In a move aimed at expanding access to higher education, Utah Valley University on Tuesday launched a scholarship to reward high school students who took college courses through UVU's concurrent enrollment program.
Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 4:29 p.m.
Thirteen schools in the Timpanogos School District could potentially face closure or consolidation, with the district's board of education set to consider a proposal to launch boundary studies during its Wednesday meeting.
USU, Hi Tech Solutions to develop nuclear training, research campus in Brigham City
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:07 p.m.
Nuclear company Hi Tech Solutions, Utah State University and Brigham City on Monday advanced a memorandum of understanding to create a nuclear training and research campus.
Utah economy holding steady, sentiment increasing despite challenges
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 4:04 p.m.
By and large, Utah's economy has remained steady throughout the summer and recent survey results signal increased consumer optimism may be on the horizon.
Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 4:35 p.m.
Southern Utah University was one of seven organizations across the U.S. selected by NASA to launch statewide workforce hubs.
California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 1:29 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Waterleaf P1 HoldCo was awarded a $100 million grant to build a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility on the Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore.
'The future of healthcare': University of Utah opens $215M medical school
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:02 p.m.
The University of Utah on Wednesday opened the $215 million, state-of-the-art Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in a landmark chapter for the state's only university health system.
'A steady force for good': Longtime Utah advocate, educator Debra Daniels dies at 70
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:13 a.m.
Longtime Utah women's rights and social justice advocate Debra "Deb" Daniels died last week at the age of 70, the University of Utah said in a release.
How a BYU study led Utah lawmakers to pass a student data privacy law
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 2:01 p.m.
Research from Brigham Young University found that education technology vendors don't always meet their student privacy obligations, a realization that has prompted legislation to address some of these privacy issues.
'State-sponsored propaganda': Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 6:16 a.m.
A trio of environmental advocacy groups on Monday filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing the Utah Office of Energy Development of producing deceptive and misleading advertisements promoting nuclear energy.
University of Utah welcoming students to new $155M, 1,447-bed residence hall this semester
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 7:01 a.m.
The University of Utah this semester will welcome students to a new 1,447-bed residence hall that looks to be the blueprint for the reinvigoration of "college town magic."
2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 1:32 p.m.
Timpanogos School District this week signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.
University of Utah trustees approve budgets for upcoming fiscal year
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 12:15 p.m.
The University of Utah's board of trustees on Tuesday approved budgets for U. Health, ARUP Laboratories and the general university-wide operating budget.
Have You Seen This? Mule-drawn golf cart offers hilarious transportation alternative
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:31 p.m.
You've seen horse-drawn carriages, but what about donkey-drawn golf carts?
Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 11:22 a.m.
Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.
'A huge win': Utah State University, technical colleges partner to bolster robotics workforce
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 3:10 p.m.
Utah State University is expanding access to robotics and automation education through a new degree program aimed at turning hands-on experience and training into college credits.
British driver Andy Green returning to Bonneville Salt Flats for another land speed record attempt
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 12:58 p.m.
Two decades after setting the land speed record for a diesel-powered car, British driver Andy Green is returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats this week with his eyes set on another record.
