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US 191 closed in Carbon County for emergency railroad maintenance
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 29 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. 191 is closed in both directions near Castle Gate in Carbon County due to emergency railroad maintenance in the area.
Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of harassing a mayor, obstructing police and extorting a woman in Arizona, was sentenced this week to prison for her role in orchestrating a kidnapping plot in Goshen.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
Vernal caretaker arrested in death of 3-year-old boy
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 23 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
A 50-year-old Vernal woman has been arrested for investigation of child abuse homicide in the death of a 3-year-old boy.
Teacher, 64, killed after being hit by car in Price
Curtis Booker and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Dec. 18 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating a Price crash that killed a fourth grade teacher.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
19-year-old hit by car, killed in Duchesne County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday after getting struck by a car in Duchesne County.
Utah mom arrested after kicking 8-year-old out of house for not being 'team player,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
A woman already facing a child abuse charge for an incident with her teen daughter has been arrested again for allegedly kicking her 8-year-old son out of the house.
Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.
Carbon County teen empowers others with inclusive pageant
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Price teen organizes an all-abilities pageant for people with special needs.
Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
12-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Roosevelt
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old girl was killed in Roosevelt Wednesday after being hit by a car while in a crosswalk, police say.
Utah property manager who pocketed rent money pleads no contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
A property manager who was accused of pocketing rent money and other payments from tenants, which nearly led to their evictions, pleaded no contest last month to criminal charges filed against her.
Helper man pleads guilty to shooting, killing his mother in January 2024
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Helper man pleaded guilty Monday to shooting and killing his mother in her bedroom in January of 2024.
Assault case against former Grand County chief public defender dismissed mid-trial
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender were dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial.
NTSB report details midair collision with United flight, weather balloon over Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
National Transportation Safety Board officials released harrowing details about the midair collision between a United flight and a weather balloon over Utah, leading to an emergency landing.
Roosevelt man accused of sending child sex abuse material faces more than 20 felonies
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Nov. 17 - 11:47 a.m. | Save Story
A 30-year-old Utah man was arrested for investigation of over 50 sexual exploitation crimes.
BASE jumper rescued from Kane Creek area in Moab
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Nov. 12 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
Search-and-rescue crews successfully rescued a BASE jumper in Moab on Wednesday.
Arches opens investigation after visitor reports graffiti on landscapes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
National Park Service officials say they're investigating a land vandalism case near Landscape Arch in the Devils Garden area of Arches National Park.
Fish species illegally introduced at Utah reservoir within Colorado River drainage
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are again reminding people that it's illegal to dump fish into bodies of water after state biologists discovered an unapproved species had been introduced at a southeast Utah reservoir.
Grand County sees record-breaking search and rescue operations in October for 2025
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
Grand County is known for its stunning red rock landscapes and outdoor adventures. But in October, those attractions led to an unprecedented number of emergencies.
UDOT completes US 191 roadway realignment project near Vernal
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 20 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
The newly constructed roadway along U.S. 191 north of Vernal aims to provide safer travel through the area.
Then and now, Moab is next level
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
From author Edward Abbey then to Brad Walker now, Moab's Utahraptor State Park has never ceased to amaze. And Walker wants everyone to experience the wonders, too.
Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move through the state.
Herriman man accused of killing llama in Duchesne
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of traveling from Herriman to Duchesne to kill a llama has been charged.
Uintah County man sent to prison for murdering ex-girlfriend's boyfriend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 2 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
A Uintah County man was sentenced to a term of 15 years to life in prison for the beating and stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend.
3 sent to federal prison in separate Utah drug-trafficking cases
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A Virginia man was sentenced this week to more than 20 years in prison for trafficking more than 40 pounds of drugs in Utah.
Feds to reassess off-highway vehicle plan at Utah's Labyrinth Canyon, Gemini Bridges
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 6:11 a.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management plans to review its 2023 plan for a popular off-highway vehicle area outside of Moab, rekindling a debate over how the land is used.
Blanding man pleads guilty to killing 2 housemates
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
A Blanding man admitted in court this week to shooting and killing two of his housemates before hiding their bodies in the desert.
Damaging tornado in southeast Utah produced EF-2 strength winds, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
One of the two tornadoes that touched down in southeast Utah earlier this month reached wind speeds of 120 mph, according to a preliminary report released on Monday.
Remains of man missing since 2022 found in San Juan County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Officials have identified skeletal remains found in San Juan County as Jamey Eugene Holyoak, who went missing after last being seen in La Sal in 2022.
Some mountain snow possible as first fall storm reaches Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's highest peaks could receive their first snow of the season through a low-pressure system making its way into the state to close out the workweek.
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Uintah County
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in eastern Utah on Wednesday, officials said.
Health officials confirm first measles case in Grand County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Southeast Utah Health Department confirmed a positive measles case in an unvaccinated individual under the age of 18 in Grand County Saturday.
Prehistoric camel fossil discovered in Utah turns out to be older than researchers expected
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers say a prehistoric camel bone found in Uintah County nearly four decades ago is much older than initially believed.
Vernal man dies after collision with backhoe
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Vernal man has died after colliding with a backhoe on the highway between Vernal and Jensen in Uintah County on Saturday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Uintah County man beat his mother to death for not letting him use her car, prosecutors say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man in Uintah County has been charged with murder in federal court and accused of beating and killing his elderly mother.
Willard Peak Fire containment increases to 56%; crews gain ground on other Utah fires
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated Aug. 16 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
The evacuation order for North Ogden residents affected by the Willard Peak Fire was downgraded to "green" on Saturday as fire crews increased containment of the wildfire.
Another Lake Powell ramp to become inoperable as reservoir levels drop
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
A major boat ramp at Lake Powell will become inoperable next week, while crews also plan to move a boat dock at Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Man arrested after allegedly ramming 2 police patrol cars in Moab
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested early Tuesday in Moab after allegedly ramming two police vehicles while trying to escape in his vehicle.
Utah girl describes experience getting lost overnight in Uinta Mountains
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Aug. 8 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old girl was found safe Friday after she walked away from her group Thursday while backpacking in the Uinta Mountains.
One Utah man's quest to track the bugs fighting invasive trees on the Colorado River
David Condos, KUER | Posted Aug. 5 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Tamarask beetles may be tiny, but when they swarm to feed, they pack a punch. They repeatedly consume the tamarisks' leaves and bark until the green trees gradually turn brown and die.
Ogden man crawls, drags self for 11 hours after side-by-side rollover in Uintas
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
An avid hunter said he dragged himself for 11 hours across nearly four miles of brush in the Uinta Mountains to reach his truck after a rollover in his side-by-side left him badly injured.
Officials identify Helper man killed in Spanish Fork Canyon motorcycle crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 30 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Officials released the identity of the motorcyclist who died on Pioneer Day near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle.
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted July 29 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
As the Colorado River faces historically low levels, Native American tribes that have depended on its life-sustaining waters for generations are raising concerns about the impacts on their communities, economies and cultural traditions.
'Barely starting to live': 17-year-old sentenced for shooting, killing his younger stepbrother
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old from Duchesne was sentenced on Tuesday to between two and 15 years behind bars after he admitted to shooting and killing his 14-year-old stepbrother.
Time up? Grand County votes to send letter to Interior opposing Arches timed entry
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 18 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Grand County leaders are calling on the Department of the Interior to consider other options than a reservation system at Arches National Park.
13 structures damaged or destroyed by Deer Creek Fire; rare 'firenado' rated as EF-2
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
Over a dozen structures were damaged or destroyed by a fire that started in southeast Utah last week, including some that were damaged by a fire-induced tornado.
Deer Creek Fire crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%
Austen Erblat, CNN | Posted July 15 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
At just over 12,900 acres, the fire is bigger than all the other western slope fires combined and is one of several fires that prompted Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration on Sunday.
Grand County settles with employee who complained of harassment, discrimination
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Grand County has settled with an employee who accused her supervisor of harassment and discrimination. The county is paying out a six-figure settlement to resolve the employee's complaint.
Video shows large 'fire vortex' at Utah wildfire, damaging fire engine
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A fire engine was damaged when a massive "fire vortex" formed within a fire burning in southeast Utah over the weekend.
Why you don't need to worry about timed entry at Arches National Park until late August
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 7 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Timed-entry is going on summer vacation at Arches National Park.
Truck driver killed in crash on I-70 in Grand County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 7 - 8:58 a.m. | Save Story
A truck driver was killed when two semitrucks collided on eastbound I-70 in Grand County Sunday evening, troopers said.
Controversial development proposal near Moab spurs lawsuit as plans move ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 2 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A controversial 430-home development proposal near Moab has sparked a lawsuit as the plans for the locale, Echo Canyon, move forward.
Unlicensed, intoxicated driver arrested after driving 105 mph, UHP says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 1 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Colorado man was arrested Monday in Emery County after police say he was driving more than 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol.
Home destroyed by human-caused wildfire in Duchesne County, officials say
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated June 27 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has destroyed a home in Duchesne County on Friday evening, firefighters said.
Ute Tribe member arrested after Vernal man dies from arrow to the neck
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 27 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
One man is dead and another in custody following a murder investigation on the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation. The victim died after an arrow impaled his neck.
Vernal woman, 70, arrested after spreading white powder at senior center, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 27 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Police say a 70-year-old woman spread white powder at a Vernal senior center and posted a note claiming it was anthrax. She was arrested in bed playing "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.
