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Taylorsville home models how to conserve water by changing landscaping
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Taylorsville home displays an effective way for Utahns to save over 58,000 gallons of water annually.
Loud booms rattle Wasatch Front as Army Depot conducts planned detonations
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Updated June 23 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
The Tooele Army Depot issued an apology Monday for any stress caused by detonations in the West Desert, in light of the attack on the U.S. military base in Qatar.
Utah Summer Dinner Program ensures no child goes to bed hungry
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
In the kitchen of Utah Community Action's South Salt Lake center, dinner is being prepped just like any other evening. But this isn't just any dinner rush; it's to feed children for free.
Benson Boone has an ice cream truck in Utah — and his own Crumbl cookie
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
The "Beautiful Things" singer confirmed during a recent appearance on Scott Mills' "The Breakfast Show" that he did in fact purchase an ice cream truck that is currently in Utah.
Will US strikes on Iran risk prolonged war or counter attacks? Here's what experts say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
National security experts from Utah weigh in on possible outcomes of U.S. strikes against Iran.
Salt Lake man charged with intentionally hitting man on e-bike
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man who was driving an SUV is facing criminal charges accusing him of swerving into an e-bike rider on purpose.
Key Mike Lee proposal stripped from Trump budget bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal to expand congressional control over federal policy decisions was stripped from President Donald Trump's massive tax bill over the weekend.
Utah's employment sector showing signs of 'cooling trend' in new report
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Despite year-over-year job growth and an unemployment rate better than the national average, experts say there are signs that Utah's economy might be starting to slow down.
Some governors oppose planned public land selloff in Trump bill
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Posted June 23 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic and Republican governors of Western U.S. states on Monday opposed what they called the proposed wholesale selloff of millions of acres of public land.
2 Texans charged in Provo ATM burglary are suspects in thefts in 9 states
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Police believe two Texas men may be part of a gang linked to ATM robberies in nine states. Thy face several charges tied to a 2021 ATM burglary in Provo.
Police shoot, kill Eagle Mountain man during sexual assault investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was being investigated for a violent sexual assault was shot and killed by police Monday in Eagle Mountain after allegedly pointing a gun at officers.
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.
Fighting bullies: Utah surgeon provides free ear pinning for kids in need
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the ears to sit closer to the head, making them less noticeable.
Man shot, killed during 'horseplay' at Herriman house, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated June 23 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
One man is dead and another arrested for investigation of manslaughter following a shooting Friday night in Herriman that police say was the result of "horseplay."
Utahns will weigh in on the public union referendum in November 2026, Cox declares
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah voters will have a chance to weigh in on the controversial law that bans public sector unions from collective bargaining in November of 2026, Gov. Cox declared Monday.
Report: Utahns have higher debt amount but lower delinquency rate
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Despite the high household debt rates, Utahns display a healthy debt-handling behavior with one of the lowest delinquency rates in the nation, according to a new study by WalletHub.
Forsyth Fire 0% contained; France Canyon Fire now Utah's second-largest in 5 years
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
No additional structures have been lost in the Pine Valley area despite strong winds that helped a wildfire spread closer to other nearby communities over the weekend.
Ogden man charged with murder in stabbing death of his mother
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man was charged Monday with murder in the June 18 stabbing death of his 48-year-old mother.
More than half of Utahns favor legalizing recreational marijuana, poll says
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
A majority of Utahns favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults in the state, according to a new poll.
Historic 25th Street building is resurrected at site of previously faulty structure
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
The shell of a new Historic 25th Street building in Ogden is nearly complete at the location of a previously controversial structure that was torn down last year.
National Weather Service monitors smoke, wind, heat to help crews fight southern Utah fires
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Weather experts help around the clock as crews continue to battle the Forsyth, France Canyon and Bridge Creek fires in southern Utah.
Here's where Utah ranks in investor-owned housing
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
Utah housing prices are apparently appealing to investors.
Body found after personal watercraft flips at Utah Lake
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated June 23 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
Utah County deputies say they recovered the body of a 23-year-old man after the WaveRunner he was riding with his cousin flipped on Utah Lake on Sunday.
Poll: Cox sees small boost in approval as he broadens his message to the right and left
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy majority support among registered voters in the state, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by HarrisX.
The trail of Utah wildlife murals, where art and nature converge into adventure
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 6:55 a.m. | Save Story
A new trail map created by Utah artist Chris Peterson, dubbed Wildlife Walls, links murals throughout the state to local wildlife viewing areas, encouraging people to explore Utah's biodiversity.
Here's who is running in many of Utah's municipal elections
KSL.com Staff | Posted June 23 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
This election cycle isn't as high profile as a presidential year, but still, voters will have many decisions to make on local leadership as dozens of mayoral and city council seats are up for grabs.
Dogs on the job: How to interact with and respect service dogs in Utah
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Service dogs across Utah are becoming more common. Knowing how to interact with them is important to their success and safety.
Poll: Almost two-thirds of Utahns support contentious 'Utah Fits All' school voucher program
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With the fate of the Utah Fits All Scholarship program likely decided by the Utah Supreme Court, the school voucher program appears to have fairly wide public support.
Utah Grizzlies are now up for sale — and could be relocated
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Grizzlies are now on the market and could be on the move, the team announced Sunday.
Why US senators criticized anti-doping changes to Utah's contract to host 2034 Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Two Republican senators spoke Tuesday about changes to Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics host contract, after comments previously made about pressure put on Utah and U.S. Olympic officials.
Utahn Britt Stokes chosen to preserve historic United States aircraft
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Local business owner to work on iconic aircraft displayed at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Family mourns Riverton man killed in shooting
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted June 22 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton man is under arrest after allegedly shooting and killing his 18-year-old stepson, in what police say may have been a reckless act.
Repeat sex offender from southern Utah sentenced to prison after meetup with FBI decoy
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted June 22 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
A twice convicted 30-year-old sex offender from Santa Clara, Washington County, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Wednesday following a 2023 arrest.
Habitat homes begin to be built in Tooele County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake area is building homes in Tooele County — four homes to start, but more are coming.
Utah day laborers motivated by necessity as California counterparts face heightened scrutiny
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
As their California counterparts face heightened scrutiny from immigration authorities, Utah day laborers say they're keeping at it, spurred by necessity.
'It's a miracle' no more homes have burned in fast-moving Pine Valley fire, Cox says
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated June 22 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday "it's a miracle" no more homes have burned in the wildfire ravaging parts of southern Utah's Pine Valley Mountains.
What keeps you young: A new survey shows why Utah ranks 4th for healthy seniors
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
The United Health Foundation finds Utah does pretty well for the health of those 65 and older. The Beehive state is No. 4 among states on the flourish side of things.
Salt Palace is on the verge of being reimagined. What does it mean for Outdoor Retailer?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Palace Convention Center was enlarged partially because of Outdoor Retailer in the 1990s. Now, the building is on the verge of more major changes.
2 killed in late-night T-bone crash in Magna; 1 critically injured
Sicily Stanton for KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were killed late Saturday when they were T-boned by another vehicle that ran a red light, troopers said.
Friendship, colorful paints and giving to others: Why Utah's seniors are so happy
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A cheerful room of women at the Murray City Senior Recreation Center is an example of what Caring.com shared this week when it ranked Utah as the happiest state for seniors.
People are spending less on individual gifts but chipping in more for group gifts
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted June 21 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
With the cost of nearly everything going up over the past few years, people have been cutting back on their gift giving as individuals. But they're chipping in more money toward group gifts.
School resource officer gives new bike to West Jordan student in need
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted June 21 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Kindness and caring helped a student in need. Because a school resource officer stepped in, a student at West Jordan High School now has a safe and reliable way to get to class.
Nearly 7,000 Utah students could lose access to after-school and summer programs
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The only dedicated federal funding source for after-school and summer learning programs is slated for elimination in the Department of Education's 2026 budget request.
More evacuations advised as southern Utah blaze continues to burn amid windy conditions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated June 21 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire in southern Utah is continuing to spread, destroying more homes in its wake.
Trump administration to international student visa applicants: Make social media profiles public
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
Following a recent halt, the State Department will resume new visa interviews for foreign students — but with enhanced vetting.
Vineyard failed to report 'substantial' transactions, state auditor finds
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The State Auditor's Office released a report Thursday, detailing Vineyard's failure to report "substantial" transactions, totaling more than $35 million in the last four years.
Utah loses $7.8M in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Beehive State lost $7.8 million in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access, and other federal changes have leaders scrambling to secure funding.
Ogden seeks developers to rehab 'endangered' Union Stock Exchange building
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials are seeking developers to rehab the old Union Stock Exchange building, one of the "most endangered" structures in Utah.
How this new housing project in Salt Lake City seeks to address homelessness
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A new deeply affordable housing project won't be quite as big as all the other developments being constructed in Salt Lake City, but project leaders believe its impact could be just as large.
Are Trump's tariffs keeping Utahns from making big purchases? Here's what a new poll found
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of Utahns won't make a major purchase like buying a home this year due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.
Opponents of public labor union law score enough signatures to put issue on ballot
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Opponents of a new law that bans public sector collective bargaining scored a win on Saturday as Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson confirmed they gathered enough signatures to get the issue on the ballot.
'The Chosen' swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
Martina Rebecca Inchingolo, Associated Press | Posted June 21 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
In the south of Italy, Matera is known as the "City of Stones" for its architecture. For the next season of "The Chosen," it will be known as ancient Jerusalem.
What Utah's water situation looks like as drought spreads to start summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Early monsoonal moisture has helped ease the severity of drought conditions across southern Utah, but a shift in moisture patterns has also left all parts of the state "abnormally dry."
First all-abilities playground built in Helper to honor woman's late son
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted June 20 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah mom grieving the loss of her son gave back to her community in a labor of love that benefited kids of all abilities – building an all-abilities playground.
I-80 partially reopens after progress on Magna fire
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Updated June 20 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire burning south of I-80 near Magna has shut down the freeway to traffic in both directions Friday evening.
Mike Lee defends public lands sale proposal, says 'falsehoods' have driven opposition
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is defending his proposal to sell off up to 3 million acres of public lands, saying pushback is driven by "falsehoods being circulated by the left."
Defendant accused of killing parents in Washington enters plea
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted June 20 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
On Thursday, 29-year-old Mia Bailey appeared for an arraignment hearing on murder charges at 5th District Court in St. George.
Brigham City police seek help identifying deceased woman found in a plastic bag
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
Brigham City police are seeking the public's help to identify a woman whose body was found near a construction site in April.
Officials break ground on 2nd high school in Saratoga Springs
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 7:17 p.m. | Save Story
Alpine School District officials broke ground on what will become the second high school in Saratoga Springs.
Education »
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
- Utahns will weigh in on the public union referendum in November 2026, Cox declares
- Poll: Almost two-thirds of Utahns support contentious 'Utah Fits All' school voucher program
- Louisiana's Ten Commandments law struck down by appeals court
- School resource officer gives new bike to West Jordan student in need
Police & Courts »
Idaho police issue Amber Alert for teens possibly headed to Cache County FLDS group
Politics »
The battle over Utah's collective bargaining ban: How Utahns say they would vote
- Will US strikes on Iran risk prolonged war or counter attacks? Here's what experts say
- US health chief Kennedy gets pledge from insurers on prior authorization reform
- Key Mike Lee proposal stripped from Trump budget bill
- Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel after Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar
Religion »
Man's mother is member of church where he opened fire before he was fatally shot, police say
- Multivehicle crash in Lesotho claims lives of Latter-day Saint young women, leaders
- 'The Chosen' swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
- White House Religious Liberty Commission discusses faith and religious freedom
- Protesters packed St. Mark's Cathedral seeking safety after shooting
Science »
Largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe
- FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
- Signals detected from Antarctic ice seem to defy laws of physics. Scientists search for answer
- Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
- 'Jaws' turns 50. It changed pop culture and our perception of sharks
