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80% of the world is now within 1 stop of Salt Lake City thanks to its newest direct flight
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 3:05 p.m.
Salt Lake City now has nonstop service to Asia for the first time in over a decade, which is key for more than just international travel.
Part of I-15 to temporarily close again in Davis County for Shepard Lane project
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 12:26 p.m.
Part of I-15 in Davis County will be temporarily closed this coming weekend and the weekend after that to accommodate the Shepard Lane interchange project.
Beta Technologies completes first passenger flight of all-electric aircraft coming to Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 9 - 4:19 p.m.
On-demand, electric air travel is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality in Utah after Beta Technologies landed a passenger-filled prototype last week in New York City.
Utah drivers could pay a steep price for failing to tie down their gear
Annie Knox and Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted June 7 - 7:01 p.m.
The Utah Department of Public Safety said drivers throughout the state still aren't getting the message to tie down equipment and bulky cargo, even though that simple step can save lives.
UDOT seeking feedback on trail, road improvements along US 40 in Wasatch, Summit counties
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 5:01 p.m.
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on trail and road improvements along U.S. 40 in Wasatch and Summit counties.
Layton leaders OK development plan around FrontRunner station, hope for 'vibrant area'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 6:18 a.m.
Layton leaders have approved a development plan covering the area around the city's FrontRunner station. "We want this to be a vibrant area," a city official said.
UDOT cautions Utahns to practice safer driving around semitrucks
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted June 3 - 7:12 p.m.
The Utah Department of Transportation says deadly crashes with cars and big rigs in Utah are too high, and its on a campaign to fix that.
Salt Lake City's big 300 West bike extension plans hit a small snag with the state
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 3:03 p.m.
A new bike path in Salt Lake City is about to be extended, but it won't look exactly how city transportation officials first imagined because of a new state law.
Troopers identify 2 killed in head-on crash on I-15 in Payson
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 8:45 p.m.
Troopers have identified the two drivers who were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-15 in Payson on Tuesday afternoon.
Urgent blood donations needed amid holiday travel
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted May 27 - 9:31 a.m.
As travel spikes, so does the need for life-saving blood donations. The Red Cross of Utah urged residents to consider donating blood, especially Type O — the universal blood type used in emergencies.
UDOT project to add safety features, cellphone tower access to Logan Canyon
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 10:31 p.m.
UDOT is installing about 30 miles of fiber optic cable between Logan and Garden City. The $25.4 million project will improve safety and allow for the installation of a cellphone tower.
Why UTA is drastically shifting TRAX Red Line service for most of the summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 24 - 10:51 a.m.
Utah Transit Authority's Red Line is being rerouted for months while crews repair a section of the line near the University of Utah.
Utah's national parks bracing for Memorial Day visits
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 5:12 p.m.
National park rangers in Utah are readying for Memorial Day weekend visits by people who want to get out and enjoy what nature has to offer.
Trailer carrying high-end sports cars catches fire on I-80 in Tooele County
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 23 - 2:01 p.m.
Fire crews said Thursday they were able to quickly stop a fire on I-80 that threatened multiple high-end sports cars inside a trailer, as they cautioned Memorial Day travelers to ensure their vehicles were properly maintained before heading out on the roads.
UDOT warns of traffic delays of up to 30-55 minutes this Memorial Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 5:02 p.m.
Memorial Day weekend could be especially busy across the country, including in Utah, according to transportation experts.
Dutch motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 2:48 p.m.
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck on U.S. 6 in Horse Canyon in Emery County.
How has Salt Lake City's east-west divide affected you? The city wants your feedback
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 6:24 a.m.
Salt Lake City transportation planners are asking for community feedback as they seek solutions to the city's long-standing east-west divide.
Salt Lake City approves $1.16M toward 2 new 9-Line land purchases
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 5:12 p.m.
Salt Lake City is close to acquiring a pair of properties that its leaders believe will help enhance a critical east-west connection trail that runs through it.
Going 'backward'? Concerned transit operators press UTA for workplace changes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 3:07 p.m.
A group of Utah Transit Authority bus and train operators spoke out about changing workplace conditions, asking executives for changes as they near a new bargaining agreement.
UDOT announces reopening dates for some of Utah's biggest mountain routes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 4:36 p.m.
Utah's remaining picturesque seasonal routes are slated to reopen just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Newest way to move around Salt Lake City doubles as history lesson
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 7:12 a.m.
A new bus service aims to provide tourists and locals alike a new way to learn about Salt Lake City's rich history.
Provo, Orem leaders hope new UTA service will fill 'gaps' in fast-growing county
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 7:21 a.m.
Utah's largest transit agency recently extended its on-demand service to Utah County, providing new ways to get to places like Provo Airport.
These new Utah laws take effect Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 7 - 6:12 a.m.
Many new laws are taking effect this week, two months after the Utah legislative session ended.
Cedar City Airport completes $5.5M terminal expansion
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 5 - 6:01 p.m.
The Cedar City Airport celebrated the completion of a 5,000-square-foot expansion on Monday.
