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Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A series of severe thunderstorms that passed through northern Utah last weekend produced a rare tornado that snapped trees within its short path.

Utah farmers worry how weather whiplash will affect crops
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 17 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
Utah farmers try to be ready for the state's different kinds of weather, but many say this year has been more challenging than ever.

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 15 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.

Sewage mishap causes stink in Tremonton
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A mishap at a city wastewater treatment plant in Tremonton caused a big stink across the south end of town last week.

US lawmakers propose renaming post office for 2 officers killed in Tremonton last year
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 13 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's U.S. House delegation proposes renaming the post office in Tremonton after Eric Estrada and Lee Sorensen, officers killed during a domestic violence call last year.

Upcycling designer inspires Utah State students
Deanie Wimmer and Joe Wirthlin | Posted April 12 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Nicole McLaughlin has worked with major brands like Crocs, Vans, Gucci, J. Crew, and more, taking unused and discarded materials and reimagining them into new designs.

Ex-judge pleads guilty to 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case
Tim Vandenack and Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated April 9 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
A former Utah justice court judge pleaded guilty to three felony charges, one for sexually enticing a minor, and five other charges have been dropped as part of a plea deal.

New 'Deserae's Law' changes how violent crime suspects are charged when victims later die
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 9 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Next month, a new law inspired by Deserae Turner will go into effect which changes how prosecutors can charge suspects of violent crimes when victims later die from their injuries.

Bear River girls lacrosse continues winning streak, achieves 101st program win
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 8 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Bear River High School girls' lacrosse team achieved their 101st program win on Wednesday over Green Canyon, but players said their coaches helped them get here.

Early peach blossoms make following weeks crucial as farmers prepare for early harvest
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 7 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Farmers along Utah's "fruit way" are grateful many of their blossoms survived a cold snap last week.

Fighting demons to conquer a monster: Utahn sets record in 300-mile race across Arizona desert
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 5 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah native Michael McKnight overcame mental and physical hurdles to break the record for the Arizona Monster 300, a 304-mile race through the Sonoran Desert.

Box Elder County sheriff under investigation after trespassing complaint
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated April 3 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is under investigation after allegations of trespassing and suspected driving under the influence that stem from a confrontation.

Utahns celebrate their contribution to the Artemis II mission
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 2 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Artemis II launch wouldn't have been possible without the fuel boosters made in a facility in northern Utah. And on Wednesday, those workers all watched their handiwork come to life.

Child killed, several injured in Ogden crash involving stolen vehicle, police say
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted March 28 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old child was killed and seven others were injured after a stolen vehicle fleeing police crashed into a car carrying a family Friday night, authorities said.

Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.

Utah teen to represent France at Eurovision Song Contest
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Monroe Rigby, of Brigham City, will be representing France in the Eurovision Song Contest, where she will be performing her song, "Regarde." The competition will begin May 16.

USU study: More days over 80 degrees mean more fire
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah State University study finds that the number of days over 80 degrees leading up to fire season are a strong indicator of how many and how intense wildfires will be.

Despite the mild winter, Utah's homeless still need shelter, advocates say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's unseasonable dry winter weather did not ease the demand at overnight warming centers.


