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Motorcyclist killed in highway crash in Morgan County
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 26 - 3:52 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died Sunday when he crashed on state Route 66 in Morgan County.
Pilot program used to clear algal blooms in Mantua
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 26 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists are working to clear algal blooms from Mantua Reservoir. They're studying a new approach that they say is safe for fish and wildlife and could end up costing taxpayers nothing.
Cache County School District proposes $139M bond
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 24 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Cache County School District is asking voters to approve a $139 million bond this November to help address overcrowding in schools.
Barn weddings becoming more popular in Utah; farmers say it helps pay the bills
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Farmers are offering their barns to host weddings as rural venues are becoming more popular in Utah.
Utah trainer believes copper in her dog's food led to his death
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache Valley woman who trains service dogs for veterans says she found out the hard way that copper, a common ingredient in dog food, can make your dog very sick and even lead to death.
I scream, you scream for new Aggie Ice Cream storefront
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Come Friday, there will be two Aggie Ice Cream storefronts in Logan, following the opening of a new establishment at 1111 N. 800 East.
2 Utah universities engage in 'blood battle' to help with donor shortages
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 14 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah universities are competing over which one can draw the most blood to help the American Red Cross.
EPA providing Logan with $4M grant to build green waste facility
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced that Cache County will be the beneficiary of $4 million to develop a Regional Green Waste Facility in Logan.
Utah considers Bear Lake legislation similar to what Idaho passed earlier this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are working on a bill that would set up principles for future development in an effort to protect Bear Lake, essentially mirroring a law Idaho lawmakers approved earlier this year.
Smithfield man charged with assaulting, stalking family after road rage incident
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Smithfield man faces criminal charges accusing him of assaulting and stalking a family following a road rage incident in Cache County.
Logan man charged with enticing minors in police sting
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan man faces six felony charges of enticing a minor after police detectives say he messaged them while they were posing as 13-year-old girls.
Mantua family mourns 4 of its 8 members killed in deadly Idaho car crash
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
A grieving Mantua husband and father speaks about the loss of four of his family members in a car accident in Idaho.
Teen cyclist hit, killed by garbage truck in Tremonton
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old girl riding her bike in Tremonton was killed when she was hit by a garbage truck Tuesday morning.
Zillow Gone Wild in Utah: Pure '60s glass house with a ... drinking fountain?
Katie McKellar, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
A glass home for sale in northern Utah has made it to Zillow Gone Wild, and it's not just because it's described as a "mid-century modern architectural masterpiece" inspired by the famed Frank Lloyd Wright.
Bear Lake tourism growth shows no signs of stopping
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
You're likely to see big crowds at Bear Lake over Labor Day weekend.
Tremonton man charged in connection with series of Box Elder County arsons
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of arsons in Box Elder County.
Logan man charged with making death threats over food stamps
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Logan man was charged with threat of terrorism after police say he threatened to "kill a bunch of people and himself" after being told he couldn't get more money for food stamps.
Cache County reports 6 cases of E. coli; source of infection not identified yet
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Bear River Health Department announced Tuesday it is investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections following six reported cases in Cache County.
2 Utah women plead no contest to taking rancher's dog
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 29 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Two Utah women have each pleaded no contest in a case involving a Cache County rancher who accused them of taking his herd dog from his property.
How a Cache Valley art studio is using clay to heal
Brittany Tait, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A new art studio in Cache Valley promotes inclusivity, safe spaces, creative learning and it's using clay to heal.
More safety improvements planned to help prevent semi crashes on US 89 near Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
If you've never driven the stretch of U.S. 89 leading to Garden City, near Bear Lake, you may not know that a steep drop is coming unless you're paying attention.
Brigham City man gets jail time, probation for soliciting nudes from 6 minors
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Brigham City man was ordered to spend at least 180 days in jail and three years on probation after police say he used his son's confiscated phone to solicit nude photos from six minors.
Utah board approves 4th inland port location amid concerns from environmental groups
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's inland port system is officially growing, despite concerns raised about its newest project.
19 arrested in statewide operation seeking online predators
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
More than 70 law enforcers in Utah recently participated in a four-day undercover effort seeking online predators.
Starship concert switches venues thanks to last-minute efforts
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 18 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
They say the show must go on but last-minute fire concerns have caused a last-minute scramble to keep Friday's Starship concert on track.
USU researchers create jet fuel from juniper trees
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 16 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers at Utah State University believe they've come up with a clean-burning jet fuel made from juniper trees.
Mantua residents asked to restrict water use after well failure
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
The town of Mantua is asking residents to limit water use after a well pump failed Wednesday morning.
Millions of mosquitoes are moving away from marshlands into towns in northern Utah
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 16 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
If you've spent any time outside recently, especially in northern Utah, chances are you have a few mosquito bites to show it.
Cattle drive to cause traffic delays in Logan Canyon this week
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV, Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 15 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
A cattle drive of over 1,400 cattle is expected to delay midday traffic this week in Logan Canyon.
Officials warn of potentially harmful algal bloom in Mantua Reservoir
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 10 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
Officials are warning visitors to Mantua Reservoir in Box Elder County of a potentially harmful algal bloom that has been found in the water.
PETA accuses USU of rat abuse; university says it's a 'gross misrepresentation'
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
PETA is accusing Utah State University of mistreatment of rats used for a psychology course. But a USU spokeswoman says PETA's allegations are "a gross misrepresentation" of what the university was actually doing.
USU conference brings thousands of aerospace enthusiasts together to learn, network
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State University's 37th annual Small Satellite Conference gathered professionals and experts where participants present new innovations in aerospace technology.
Researcher discovers 500-million-year-old sea worm in northern Utah
Ashley R. Williams, CNN | Posted Aug. 6 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area in Utah known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm — and showed off her "nerdy" side while naming it.
Peak river flow, and a drone, brought a unique chance for study of Logan floodplain
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
Cities typically use satellite imagery to study a floodplain, but those areas are often blocked by trees and vegetation. A drone from Utah State University is cutting through all of that.
LA man sent to prison for gunning down Utah motorist in unprovoked 2019 attack
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Jonathan Mendoza Llana, of Los Angeles, was sentenced to at least 25 years and up to life in prison for randomly gunning down a Utah man who was driving to Idaho in 2019.
Box Elder County's 'most wanted' man in custody following police chase
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 4 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
A man at the top of Box Elder County's Most Wanted list is in custody following a police pursuit Friday.
Police identify 37-year-old man killed in Logan car crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 3 - 7:25 p.m. | Save Story
A man died who died after he was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Logan on Tuesday has been identified by police.
Family pushes for suicide prevention in face of difficult tragedy
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 3 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Cache Valley family is trying to spread the word about help for suicide prevention and bring some positive change from their own horrible tragedy.
Box Elder lemonade stand contest connects police, communities
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police in Box Elder County connected with their communities during the month of July as they competed to see which department could stop at the most kids' lemonade stands.
Great Salt Lake's hidden treasure to be largely left alone
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune | Posted July 31 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Don't expect shade, camping, trails or easy access. But the Great Salt Lake's third-largest island is still a gem worth exploring and celebrating.
'There's a body out there': Teens talk about finding human jaw bone Bear Lake
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 29 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
Two teenagers from Utah on a family reunion at Bear Lake discovered part of a human jaw while building a sandcastle Thursday morning. On Friday, they spoke with EastIdahoNews.com about the discovery.
Ex-youth detention officer sent to prison for sexually abusing teen inmate
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A former youth detention center officer will serve at least eight years and up to life in prison for sexually abusing a teenage inmate.
Anthropology team called in to help collect, identify bones found on shore of Bear Lake
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated July 28 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
An anthropology team from Idaho State University and the Bear Lake County Coroner have been called in to help investigators recover and possibly identify human remains discovered on the Idaho side of Bear Lake.
Rollover crash in Box Elder County leaves semitruck driver dead
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated July 26 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
One person was killed after a semitruck rolled on state Route 30 near Rosette in Box Elder County.
Over 18K acres of 'important' Utah forest preserved through US program
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah land managers say they are thrilled that more than 18,000 acres of private forest land were recently selected by the U.S. Forest Service to be preserved forever.
Men 'can do better,' says ex-USU football player in university settlement
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former USU football player Patrick Maddox has settled a lawsuit alleging retaliation after he recorded team meetings that included derogatory comments about sex assault victims.
Driver led troopers on 1-hour pursuit from Sandy to Tremonton, UHP says
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A driver was arrested Tuesday following a pursuit after the Utah Highway Patrol says he tried to avoid troopers for about an hour, driving from Sandy to Tremonton.
USU grad settles racism lawsuit for $45K
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University grad Gregory Noel has settled a lawsuit against the university involving allegations of racist treatment by a professor and what he saw as an inadequate response by USU for $45,000.
2 sporting goods store employees charged with stealing guns
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Two employees of a sporting goods store in Taylorsville have been charged with stealing more than two dozen guns, ammunition and gun accessories.
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash on I-15 near Tremonton
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
A 73-year-old woman was killed when her vehicle left the roadway on Interstate 15 near Tremonton on Thursday evening.
New fire restrictions added in 3 Utah counties ahead of Pioneer Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
New fire restrictions are now in place in three northern Utah counties as the region begins to dry out.
Osprey brood killed after power line malfunction ignites nest in Morgan County
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
An osprey brood died after a power line malfunction ignited a nest on top of a power pole Wednesday evening, Morgan County firefighters said.
UDOT and USU pilot project protecting Utah's bumblebees
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 19 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
A new pilot project from the Utah Department of Transportation and Utah State University is protecting bumblebees.
Lightning-caused wildfire leads to evacuation of campground near Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated July 18 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Lightning is being blamed for a wildfire that sparked near Flaming Gorge Reservoir Monday afternoon.
Motorcyclist dead in Morgan County crash identified as 39-year-old man from Weber County
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Updated July 17 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist is dead after a two-vehicle crash on I-84 near Mountain Green on Saturday. He was identified Monday by the Utah Highway Patrol as a 39-year-old man from Weber County.
Utah nonprofit Jump the Moon propels artists with disabilities forward with adaptive technology
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After making adaptive technology for his art students, Michael Bingham, executive director and founder of Cache Valley-based nonprofit and art studio Jump the Moon, now invents new ways to help Utahns with disabilities pursue their passions for art.
Logan man charged with trying to rape, kill his friend
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
A Logan man has been charged with attempting to rape and kill his friend while the two were camping.
These 78 Utah cities, entities want to raise taxes this year
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
Seventy-eight cities and other entities throughout Utah have proposed tax hikes this year, according to data compiled by the Utah Taxpayers Association.
