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Crash with critical injury temporarily closes 9000 South in Sandy near I-15

Crash with critical injury temporarily closes 9000 South in Sandy near I-15

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:54 a.m.

A crash between two vehicles temporarily closed 9000 South in Sandy near the on-ramp to I-15 on Friday morning. Roads in the area have since been reopened.
UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

UTA to drop all fare collection again this weekend

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:43 p.m.

Utah's largest transit agency is going fare-free once again this weekend.
Salt Lake City opened a new bike lane this year. A local business owner wants it gone

Salt Lake City opened a new bike lane this year. A local business owner wants it gone

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 2:34 p.m.

A local business owner is working on a petition over a new bike trail that Salt Lake City completed this year.
New license plate aims to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt

New license plate aims to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt

Kennedy Camarena and Britt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:01 p.m.

The "Feed Utah Kids" license place is being sold by the Department of Motor Vehicles to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt.
Utah teen makes app that uses AI to detect potholes

Utah teen makes app that uses AI to detect potholes

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:20 a.m.

A West High School student is looking to make roads safer through a smartphone app he developed that uses artificial intelligence to detect potholes.
UDOT to temporarily close Guardsman Pass amid snow forecast

UDOT to temporarily close Guardsman Pass amid snow forecast

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 5:43 p.m.

A popular highway connecting the top of the Cottonwood Canyons with the Wasatch Backcountry will be closed Monday night ahead of the projected first big snowfall of the year.
Zion to reopen highway section more than week after rockfall cleanup

Zion to reopen highway section more than week after rockfall cleanup

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 4:05 p.m.

A section of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is reopening much sooner than Zion National Park officials initially expected, following a "major" rockfall at Zion National Park last week.
'Just unheard of'; UDOT urges shared responsibility as motorcycle fatalities surge

'Just unheard of'; UDOT urges shared responsibility as motorcycle fatalities surge

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:03 p.m.

UDOT says drivers and motorcyclists both need to pay more attention on the roads after a spike in motorcycle deaths last month.
Delta, SkyWest add 4 new routes out of Salt Lake City airport

Delta, SkyWest add 4 new routes out of Salt Lake City airport

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 3:01 p.m.

Delta Air Lines and SkyWest added four new routes out of Salt Lake City, which are now in service or will begin in the coming year.
Several I-215 ramps close for bridge work in Salt Lake County

Several I-215 ramps close for bridge work in Salt Lake County

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:33 p.m.

Several ramps around I-80, I-215, S.R. 201 and Redwood Road will close for about 20 days as part of ongoing bridge construction on the I-215 West project.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:34 p.m.

One person is dead and two were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Salt Lake City Monday afternoon.
Joby Aviation demonstrates autonomous cargo aircraft in Utah, eyes future air taxi service

Joby Aviation demonstrates autonomous cargo aircraft in Utah, eyes future air taxi service

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 9:14 p.m.

UDOT hosted a demonstration with Joby Aviation showcasing autonomous flight technology that company officials said could transform how people and cargo move across the state.
2 weekend crashes in Salt Lake City leave 2 people dead

2 weekend crashes in Salt Lake City leave 2 people dead

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 12:37 p.m.

On Sunday, an early-morning collision between two cars in Salt Lake City left a child dead. Less than 12 hours later, another crash claimed a second life.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash near Layton

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash near Layton

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:18 a.m.

A man was flown to the hospital with significant injuries after police said he swerved to avoid quickly slowing traffic and collided with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
What is Utah's worst road? KSL drivers share their No. 1 suggestion

What is Utah's worst road? KSL drivers share their No. 1 suggestion

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 1:31 p.m.

Driving in Utah can be frustrating — but some areas are worse than others. So what is Utah's worst road? We asked social media, and one answer stood out.
Church outlines more of its transportations plans for Salt Lake Temple open house

Church outlines more of its transportations plans for Salt Lake Temple open house

Carter Williams and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:36 a.m.

Next year's Salt Lake Temple open house is expected to bring 22,000 visitors every day for six months, which is why detailed transportation planning is well underway to pull everything off.
Man dies in rollover crash on state Route 18 in Washington County

Man dies in rollover crash on state Route 18 in Washington County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:40 p.m.

The Utah Highway Patrol stated that an elderly man driving a Kia on southbound state Route 18 was ejected as his car rolled "several times." He was pronounced dead at the scene.
St. George's gas average pushes past $5 per gallon. Is the state next?

St. George's gas average pushes past $5 per gallon. Is the state next?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 12:02 p.m.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has now surpassed $5 in the St. George area, according to AAA, and the statewide average is creeping in that direction, too.
'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

'Nothing out of the ordinary' before SUU helicopter crash, report says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:05 p.m.

Federal investigators say that a Southern Utah University flight instructor failed to maintain proper pitch control, which led to a helicopter crash that injured the instructor and a student earlier this year.
Why UTA is dropping all fares ... for this weekend

Why UTA is dropping all fares ... for this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 5:01 p.m.

Utah's largest transit agency is going fareless — for this weekend, at least.
Fatal crash causing heavy delays near Heber

Fatal crash causing heavy delays near Heber

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:35 p.m.

A fatal crash was causing heavy delays on U.S. Highway 40 near Heber Monday evening.
Road delays expected near Utah Capitol as work on new historic trail begins

Road delays expected near Utah Capitol as work on new historic trail begins

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:23 a.m.

Construction of a new historic trail near downtown Salt Lake City will begin on Monday, but state transportation officials warn it will cause traffic delays near the Utah State Capitol.
UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon

UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:02 p.m.

Utah transportation officials have long dealt with road issues tied to beavers in Logan Canyon, but they believe a new project could help them coexist with the species.
60-minute delays possible in Utah during Labor Day weekend despite record-high gas prices

60-minute delays possible in Utah during Labor Day weekend despite record-high gas prices

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 5:04 p.m.

Utah transportation officials say Labor Day congestion could create delays of up to 30 to 60 minutes at times in some parts of the state this weekend.
National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks

National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m.

The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.