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'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 17 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.
Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 17 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Concurrent enrollment offers Utah high school students many benefits. It should come as no surprise they're earning college credits in record numbers, according to a new report.
6 injured, 1 critically, after off-road vehicle rolls in Utah County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition and five others were injured on Friday after an off-road vehicle crashed in Utah County.
Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
A carrier made a free phone offer to Mike De Mie of Saratoga Springs. But when the company demanded he pay hundreds of dollars, he decided to Get Gephardt.
Tensions flare in Vineyard over 'alignment' of city staff to new City Council
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Tension simmered during a Vineyard City Council meeting this week over discussions about city staffers and whether they should be aligned with the new council and its direction.
'They really messed up my life': Lehi employee recovering after being dragged by truck
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
Mark Willson is recovering from multiple surgeries and injuries after police say he was hit and dragged by a truck while trying to confront two people suspected of stealing from the hobby store where he works.
Local businesses in Tooele County band together for winter clothing drive
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
A grassroots effort in Tooele County aims to uplift the community through service, and the groups have organized a winter clothing drive for Jan. 31.
First backcountry trail connecting Summit, Wasatch counties to open this spring
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
A trail more than a decade in the making is soon to be completed, creating the first backcountry trail connection between Wasatch and Summit counties.
Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Inland Port Authority officials agreed to direct $5 million toward a pair of key issues within Salt Lake City's west side.
Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.
17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a 17-year-old is in mourning after he succumbed to his injuries one month after being hospitalized from a Saratoga Springs crash.
At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.
Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.
Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Jan. 16 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.
Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.
How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.
Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.
Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.
Business & Tech »
Idaho business may be 'the only place in the world where you can get French-fry lip balm'
- Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program
- Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds
- Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
- Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
Education »
Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers
- At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
- Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president
- School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts
- State School Board toils over legislative mandate to cut millions from budget
Environment »
Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
- Utah shattered 91-year-old temperature record, other records in 2025
- Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake
- Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Health »
Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism claims
- Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program
- A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows
- Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says
- Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah
Police & Courts »
6 injured, 1 critically, after off-road vehicle rolls in Utah County
- 'They really messed up my life': Lehi employee recovering after being dragged by truck
- Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
- Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says
- 17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs
Politics »
'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
- Venezuela's new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten her grip on power
- Tensions flare in Vineyard over 'alignment' of city staff to new City Council
- Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says
- Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
Religion »
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
- After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!
- 'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
- Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Utah Counties »
Photo gallery: Skijoring circuit opens first pro event in Wasatch County
- 'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
- Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers
- 6 injured, 1 critically, after off-road vehicle rolls in Utah County
- Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds
