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25 of Utah's centenarian veterans celebrated by Veterans Department
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
An event at the Utah Capitol on Thursday celebrated the lives and service of Utah's centenarian veterans.
Salt Lake City strikes deal to bring lost after-school programs back to west side
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has reached an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake to restore after-school programs on the city's west side, months after the services closed.
New research shows true 'cost' of living with Great Salt Lake dust
Lauren Steinbrecher, PBS Utah | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake's dust storms are not just an environmental problem, according to a new study from a professor at the University of Utah. It's also hitting Utahns' wallets.
A 7-story complex could soon wrap around this historic Salt Lake City synagogue
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A plan for a 113-unit apartment complex on the current lots next to and behind a historic Jewish temple near downtown now has the support of a key Salt Lake City commission.
Family Engagement Month: Building partnerships between Utah's parents and teachers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is observing national Family Engagement Month, a monthlong campaign highlighting the critical importance of partnerships between schools and families.
Firefighters share lessons from wildfires with high school students
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Some of the firefighters who battled wildland fires this year returned to the classroom to share their experiences with high school students.
Police sketch, photos rereleased as Salt Lake police seek to solve 54-year-old cold case
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office released a sketch and old photos from a double murder and robbery that remains unsolved 54 years later.
Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market finds new winter market home outside of downtown
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market is moving its winter market just outside of downtown limits, and into a newly vacated Central City building.
'Astounding and staggering': Man sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 2015 triple murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of the aggravated murder of a grandmother, her grandchild and a family friend in 2015 was given three life sentences Friday.
'A privilege': Elder Caussé shares thoughts on new calling to apostleship
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
The newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he can't remember a time he didn't have a testimony of Christ.
Power restored after outage leaves thousands without power in Salt Lake County
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 7 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
More than 20,000 households were left without power for a time on Friday due to an outage in Salt Lake County.
How to avoid overpaying for your car loan
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 7 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Financial advisers say car buyers often don't give their car loan much thought until they're face-to-face with the dealer's finance manager. And that can cost them thousands of dollars.
Infant found dead at West Valley City day care, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old child at a West Valley City day care.
Child injured in Taylorsville shooting; 6 schools briefly put under secure protocol
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 7 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
A child was injured Friday in a shooting that also prompted Granite School District administrators to issue safety protocols at six nearby schools.
Wanted fugitive shot by federal agents while serving a warrant in West Valley City, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 7 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
A person was shot by agents with U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday night, police said.
Salt Lake City airport sees cancellations early Friday as FAA flight reductions begin
Mary Culbertson and Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
With a flight decrease at some of the highest traffic airports in the U.S. starting Friday, passengers in Salt Lake City were hoping to beat the bummer. Some weren't that lucky.
Man who shot, killed sister's boyfriend in 2021 Murray shooting sentenced to prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of shooting and killing his sister's boyfriend in Murray in 2021 was sentenced last week to five years to life in prison.
Utahns feel steady about finances — even as household debt climbs
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns appear to be in a similar financial situation to a year ago, according to Zions Bank's consumer sentiment index for last month, published in partnership with the University of Utah.
Miller family commits $100K toward Salt Lake City flood recovery fund
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 6:22 a.m. | Save Story
A fund seeking to help Salt Lake City residents affected by last month's flooding is getting a significant boost from one of Utah's more prominent families.
Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A large senior center in Salt Lake City, which is undergoing renovation, is now set to permanently close after a heated, partisan debate over funding in the Salt Lake County Council.
Salt Lake City among 40 airports to receive 10% service cut amid government shutdown
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.
Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.
Peyton Manning talks leadership, tech and football at 47G Summit
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Peyton Manning made a stop in Utah this week to speak at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit, where he spoke about leadership, technology and football.
Indigenous director of GSL documentary hopes film sparks new conversations on saving the lake
Vanessa Hudson, Amplify Utah | Posted Nov. 6 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
A documentary focused on Indigenous stewardship of Great Salt Lake is the latest cry, filmmakers say, for state leaders to listen to Indigenous voices who believe the issue has been "scienced to death."
Which baby names did parents choose most often in 2024?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
In a country where change can happen fast, one thing seems remarkably steady recently: Popular baby names are dug in and changing very little.
19-year-old sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for drive-by killing in Murray
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 7:20 a.m. | Save Story
A teenager was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for injuring four people and killing another in a drive-by shooting in Murray in May 2024.
Woman sentenced 10 years to life in prison for deadly party-turned-kidnapping
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who held guests against their will at a Sugar House party in 2021 that turned deadly was given 10 years to life in prison Tuesday.
Teen girl dies after West Valley Halloween shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 5 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old girl has died after she was critically injured in a shooting outside a Halloween party on Friday that also resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy. No arrests have been made.
Are any jobs safe from AI?
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
These days, a lot of workers have been asking themselves whether AI is coming for their jobs.
Woman killed in crash on I-215 near Salt Lake airport
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was killed in a crash near the I-215 and I-80 interchange by the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday.
Road rage case leads to investigation of stolen gun
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police are investigating whether a stolen gun seized during a road rage investigation can be tied to any other crimes.
'Build here': 47G's aerospace and defense summit aims to make Utah premiere destination
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A gathering in Salt Lake City Tuesday aims to "unite one of the most dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystems in the U.S. and position Utah as the premiere destination for the future this industry."
Utah foster care agencies urgently seeking more families
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Foster care agencies in Utah say they are facing a shortage of families willing to take in children, especially in counties outside of Salt Lake County.
Election Day 2025: Preliminary results for Utah's biggest races
KSL.com Staff | Updated Nov. 5 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
As the 2025 municipal general election winds down in Utah, KSL.com is keeping tabs on the results from races in some of the state's most populous counties.
Salt Lake City makes another $14.4M available for affordable housing construction
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking to spend millions of additional dollars toward its growing affordable housing stock.
West Valley City farm wants your leftover holiday pumpkins
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake County farm is asking for leftover Halloween pumpkins.
Fresh face to join Salt Lake City Council, but familiar ones score initial election leads
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 4 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
Tuesday's initial election results indicate there may not be much turnover in the City Council that oversees Utah's capital city.
Several Salt Lake County mayors on track for reelection Tuesday night
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 4 - 11:18 p.m. | Save Story
Residents in multiple cities in Salt Lake County headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on several important items in the 2025 municipal general election.
Woman dies after colliding with dump truck on I-15 near the Point of the Mountain
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
A woman has died after crashing into a dump truck near the Point of the Mountain on Tuesday.
Utah Food Bank asks for food, time and money as SNAP uncertainty lingers
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Local food banks are requesting additional time, food, and money to help cover demands made during the ongoing government shutdown.
West Valley man charged with human trafficking for allegedly paying teen for sex
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 5:22 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man who police say paid a teenage girl for sex and explicit pictures is now facing felony charges.
Nicholas Rossi sentenced to second prison term of 5 years to life for Utah County rape
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:49 p.m. | Save Story
A man who raped women in two counties in 2008 before faking his death, fleeing the country and assuming a new identity was sentenced Tuesday to five years to life in prison.
Academic first: University of Utah to offer minor in business AI
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Soon, University of Utah undergraduates from all corners of the campus will be able to boost their own AI bona fides.
Can Utah's capital city become family friendly again?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Along the Wasatch Front, voters are grappling with similar tradeoffs: how to increase the attainability of homeownership while managing the associated increases in traffic and stress on local resources.
AI Revolution: Just how helpful is AI in finding the best holiday deals?
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season, according to a recent study. Can artificial intelligence actually help you with your holiday shopping this year?
Salt Lake City launches program encouraging immigrants to pursue US citizenship
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has launched a program to encourage immigrants to pursue U.S. citizenship and to bolster their civic awareness.
Millcreek selects Cheri Jackson as new mayor in wake of longtime mayor's retirement
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek City Councilwoman Cheri Jackson was selected by her peers to replace Jeff Silvestrini as the city's mayor.
Americana musician Todd Snider arrested in Utah, accused of threatening hospital staff
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Musician Todd Snider was arrested while on a tour stop in Salt Lake City over the weekend after he claimed to have been assaulted at a hotel.
Utah's resorts recorded 6.5 million skier visits last year. Here's how much it generated
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's resorts received 6.5 million skier visits last winter, and a new report shows how those visitors jolted the state's economy.
A 'game-changer'? Delta to open new 48,000-square-foot cargo facility in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Delta Air Lines is seeking to go beyond additional passenger travel volume at Utah's largest airport.
Utah pardons board renames victim notification letter after boy killed in 2022
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
The initial victim notification letter sent by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole to victims and their families will now be called "The Eli Mitchell Letter."
'Still in shock': Utah immigrant grappling with detention after arrest at Salt Lake City airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant, arrested last week at the Salt Lake City airport, is "still in shock" as she braces for a legal battle over her migratory status with immigration authorities.
Millers want to help families of cold case homicides get answers
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
The daughter and son-in-law of Sherry Black, whose murder went unsolved for 10 years, are hosting a three-day symposium for law enforcers working cold case homicides.
Salt Lake bar closes amid employees' efforts to unionize
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake bar and dance club closed indefinitely on Friday, as its employees seek to unionize, but its owner says the government shutdown has added a wrinkle to the situation.
2 teens shot at Halloween party; 1 killed in crash on way to hospital
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A teenage girl's condition has improved after she and a 17-year-old boy were shot at a Halloween party in West Valley City on Friday. The 17-year-old died in a car crash on the way to the hospital, police said.
Financial strain: Inflation and job market challenges hit home
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of Utahns are facing mounting financial challenges thanks to a convergence of issues that include persistent inflation, a weakening U.S. jobs market and more.
Photo gallery: A community comes together celebrating a store's grand reopening
Kristin Murphy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley City community members enjoyed festivities to celebrate their local Walmart Supercenter remodel that was unveiled on Friday.
Driver with DUI history arrested in connection with fatal crash with motorcyclist
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who police say has been arrested four times on suspicion of driving under the influence was arrested again Sunday following a fatal crash with a motorcycle rider.
