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UHP trooper cleared in fatal freeway shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 10 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A UHP trooper who fatally shot a man with a knife after being rear-ended by the same driver was legally justified in using deadly force, the Salt Lake DA said Friday.
Utah middle school teacher accused of soliciting teens girls online
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 10 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A middle school teacher in southern Utah is accused of sending sexually suggestive material to people he thought were teen girls.
Draper Days Rodeo opens with heat precautions for crowds, competitors
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 10 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
Triple-digit temperatures are greeting visitors as the Draper Days Rodeo kicks off this year's Draper Days celebration, prompting organizers to add extra measures to help keep spectators comfortable.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by car in Sandy
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 10 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
A 55-year-old man died after he was hit by a vehicle in Sandy late Wednesday, according to police.
How to handle the record-breaking heat expected in Utah this weekend
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 10 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Health experts say triple-digit temperatures can quickly lead to serious heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.
1 airlifted in Mountain View Corridor crash involving police cruiser
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Updated July 10 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
One person was flown to the hospital after a crash on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman on Friday morning.
What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah researcher said Wednesday's dust event particle levels reached four times the healthy threshold.
Get Gephardt helps Utah woman fight to get her power of attorney recognized
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 9 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy woman says even with power of attorney, she could not get a major credit card company to recognize her authority over her brother's finances.
Identity of human remains found in Iron County released
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 9 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Iron County Sheriff's Office identified a set of human remains found earlier this year as Michael Greene, a 62-year-old man from the Greater Salt Lake area.
Commission pushes private jail ban in Salt Lake City amid ICE facility concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city could tweak its zoning code again to potentially thwart the construction of an immigration detention facility, after the concept received a key endorsement.
1 injured after fire breaks out at Salt Lake City recycling plant
Carter Williams, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 9 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
One person was injured after a large fire broke out at a recycling facility in Salt Lake City's west side on Thursday.
First lady Abby Cox to Utah teachers, parents: 'We have to protect our children'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
"Grateful" was a word Utah first lady Abby Cox used often Tuesday as she stood in front of a vast ballroom filled with many of the state's most dedicated teachers and education advocates.
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 9 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
With temperatures expected to approach 105 degrees by Sunday, rescuers called for preparation and common sense.
Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 8 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two grass fires have ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County, burning near 5600 West and 7200 West.
New VA clinic breaks ground in South Salt Lake
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new Veterans Affairs clinic is coming to South Salt Lake after VA leaders broke ground Wednesday on a facility designed to expand access to healthcare for veterans across the region.
Fire in Salt Lake City burns near Wasatch Hollow Preserve
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 8 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
A fire began on Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures in Salt Lake City.
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
Sandy seeks public input ahead of 17 acre purchase
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy said it wants residents to share their input, as leaders eye the purchase of a 17-acre property.
