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Increased demand for service due to medical calls, says West Jordan fire chief
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 8 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters said Wednesday that calls for service have been rising in the city for 15 years now. Why? West Jordan Fire Chief Derek Maxfield attributed the increase to medical calls.
Why some traffic lights work better than others
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted April 8 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
For anyone who's ever been frustrated waiting at a red light when no other cars are coming — this article is for you.
Former NBA star John Stockton makes a last appeal to the Supreme Court
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
The attorney for former Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton and his co-plaintiffs filed a letter to the Supreme Court on Monday as a last-ditch effort to address a COVID-related case.
Here's what Utah's 2034 Winter Games organizers plan to do this year
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Raise more money. Finalize a plan. Start reaching out to Utahns statewide. It's only part of the plans 2034 Winter Olympics organizers have after observing the recent Games in Italy.
Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 7 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The future of a parcel of land next to Sugar House Park is no closer to being any clearer since a Sizzler restaurant closed there six years ago.
This Hill Air Force Base squadron was named top in the Air Force
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 7 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
The 388th Fighter Wing's 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, known as the "Rude Rams," took home the Raytheon Trophy after a historic year of combat deployments and milestones.
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Report: Odorless natural gas filled home days before fatal 2024 South Jordan home explosion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Natural gas alarms could have identified an odorless gas leak prior to a fatal home explosion two years ago in South Jordan, according to a report released Tuesday.
Red Butte announces 30 new concerts for 2026 — and 1 rescheduled show
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Red Butte Garden's popular Outdoor Concert Series is back this year with 30 new performances and one rescheduled show, including a blast of nostalgia.
Serial sexual predator at center of KSL Investigation facing new felony charges behind bars
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted April 7 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A serial sexual predator at the center of a KSL Investigation has been charged in three new felony cases while incarcerated.
Bracket challenge: Training Table named your favorite restaurant that's no longer around
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted April 7 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.
Police conduct undercover distracted driving crackdown in Salt Lake and Utah counties
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted April 6 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
People who text and drive, beware; police in Salt Lake and Utah counties are looking for you.
Doki Doki, a pioneer in Salt Lake City's food scene, is closing its doors
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 6 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Doki Doki, which made a splash in Salt Lake City's food scene when it opened nearly a decade ago, is closing its doors.
Water provider to lease water to Great Salt Lake amid record-low snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 6 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
A major water provider in Salt Lake County is poised to deliver the Great Salt Lake a boost as the area's namesake deals with a record-low snowpack this year.
Man found dead in West Valley canal, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated April 6 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
Police say a man was found dead in a West Valley canal on Sunday.
'Arresting me teaches me nothing,' man arrested going 112 mph tells trooper
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 6 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
A man arrested Sunday for going 112 mph on the freeway allegedly told police he drives like that all the time.
Man shot by Salt Lake police booked into jail
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 6 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A man shot Friday by a Salt Lake police SWAT team and hospitalized last week has now been booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Final
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted April 6 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.
