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Ballet West Academy's Park City campus relocating after outgrowing current space
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet West is relocating its Park City academy to an expanded facility in Silver Summit over an increase in demand.
17-year-old dies in Summit County motorcycle crash
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old boy is dead after a motorcycle crash in Summit County on Wednesday.
2 new wildfires in Millard, Summit counties shut down highways
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Updated July 9 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire north of Scipio Lake has now reached 300 acres, closing part of southbound U.S. 50 as fire crews fight the blaze.
Park City skier fights for a ski pass refund after surgery sidelines his entire season
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted June 29 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Despite having surgery, a Utah man remained hopeful he could hit the ski slopes before the season ended this year. But Vail Resorts would not refund his Epic Pass.
Murder suspect Kouri Richins faces 26 new felony charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated June 27 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say Kouri Richins was on the brink of "total financial collapse" when she killed her husband for financial gain. She was charged Friday with 26 new felonies.
2 hospitalized, traffic impacted after rollover on I-80 near Utah-Wyoming border
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were hospitalized and traffic was significantly impacted following a two-vehicle crash on I-80 near the Utah-Wyoming border Friday.
Summit County elk causes accident that injures 2, forces freeway closure
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated June 19 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
A series of accidents initially caused by a car hitting an elk on I-80 in Summit County Thursday morning resulted in two drivers being injured.
'Yellowstone' spinoff among new productions set to film in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A spinoff of the show "Yellowstone" will be shot in Utah, where production of the original show first began.
2-year-old boy camping in Uintas dies after being found in drainage channel
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old boy camping with family members in Summit County died over the weekend after he was found in a drainage channel.
Death of 2-year-old under investigation following incident near Christmas Meadows
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 7:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who had been reported missing in the Christmas Meadows area Saturday and was found a short time later.
New jury trial set for Kamas mother charged with killing her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
After Utah's Supreme Court said it would not consider an appeal for Kouri Richins, the stay on her case was lifted and a trial is now scheduled for February and March 2026.
Intermountain Health breaks ground on cancer center to serve patients in Park City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ground was broken Thursday on an expansion for the Park City Hospital, which will include a cancer center, the first in the area, and more emergency and operating room space.
Utah Supreme Court declines to consider appeal in Kouri Richins' murder case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court won't review a decision declining to move Kouri Richins' murder trial to Salt Lake County, prompting prosecutors to ask for new trial dates in Summit County.
Community mourns Vineyard man who died during youth camping trip
Garna Mejia and Sam Skvor, KSL-TV | Posted June 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
A candlelight vigil was held Saturday evening in Utah County for the youth leader who died during a church camping trip earlier this week.
Man found dead at church youth camp south of Midway
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
A man was found dead Thursday at a church youth camp at Wasatch Mountain State Park. Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, a sheriff's official said.
Uinta Triangle: Rescue in the Uinta Triangle
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts | Posted June 5 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
When a person goes missing in the mountains, minutes matter. This was clear when 3-year-old Benjamin Myrup disappeared from the area of Haystack Lake, just west of the Mirror Lake Highway.
UDOT seeking feedback on trail, road improvements along US 40 in Wasatch, Summit counties
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on trail and road improvements along U.S. 40 in Wasatch and Summit counties.
Body camera captures trooper's near miss on US 40 in Wasatch County
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted June 4 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol on Tuesday was cautioning drivers to do better after a recent narrow miss involving a trooper on U.S. 40 between Heber and Park City.
Monument of the Americas breaks ground on 12-acre religious sculpture park in Heber City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 29 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Ground was broken Thursday for the Monument of the Americas sculpture gardens on a hill overlooking the Heber Valley. It's the first step in making a Utah surgeon and artist's 30-year dream a reality.
Vail Resorts CEO steps down after Park City Mountain troubles
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 29 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
The CEO who led Vail Resorts through the pandemic, expansion of the Epic Pass and a turbulent ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain Resort this past winter has stepped down.
The unsung heroes cleaning up Utah's parks after a busy holiday weekend
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 28 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
After Utahns flocked to the outdoors over Memorial Day Weekend, custodial crews worked hard to return parks like Jordanelle and Deer Creek to as pristine of a state as possible.
Driver killed in collision with semi in Heber City
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A driver who pulled out in front of an oncoming semitruck was hit and killed in Heber City on Tuesday.
New Heber City fire station built for the future, rooted in family tradition
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 25 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
There are things you expect to find in a brand-new fire station: engines that shine, ambulances ready to roll and plenty of space for firefighters to live. The new Wasatch Fire District station in Heber City has all of that and more.
Uinta Triangle: Investigation of Australian hiker's 2011 disappearance in Utah's backcountry
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts | Posted May 20 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Most people who go missing in the Uinta Mountains emerge, eventually, alive or dead. A smaller number are never found.
Cash Drop Utah engages community with daily treasure hunts
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor and Bailey Carlson have dropped thousands of dollars all across Utah. Now, they are gearing up to do another drop in St. George.
Fisherman in critical condition after fall into Echo Reservoir
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A fisherman was transported in critical condition to a hospital for care after falling into Echo Reservoir at Echo State Park Saturday.
Celebrating fresh food: Ballerina Farm opens grocery store, bakery in Midway
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
From social media fame, the Ballerina Farm has garnered followers all over the world. Now, the Utah family business is expanding to a small grocery store and bakery in Midway.
These historical Utah 'treasures' are on the verge of disappearing forever
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Preservation Utah added a dozen more historic sites to its Most Endangered list, highlighting pieces of state history at risk of being lost forever.
Utah family sees 'miracles' after young mother seriously injured in Italy Vespa accident
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
A young mother from Midway is facing life-threatening injuries and a long road to recovery after a Vespa accident in Italy sent her to the hospital.
Driver arrested for crashes with pedestrians in Salt Lake now linked to Summit County case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of intentionally hitting five female pedestrians in Salt Lake County is now being linked to a similar incident in Summit County.
State board votes to suspend Park City dance teacher's license
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Updated May 2 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A Park City High School teacher's license is being suspended after allegations by Providence Hall.
Gwyneth Paltrow calls lawsuit that led to Utah trial 'everything that's wrong with our legal system'
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
On a recent episode of the "World's First Podcast," Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about her Park City skiing accident in 2016 and the ensuing civil lawsuit trial, calling the experience "everything that's wrong with our legal system."
Man accused of stabbing patient at recovery center charged with attempted murder
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
A patient at an addiction recovery center in Wasatch County arrested for allegedly stabbing another patient multiple times has been charged with attempted murder.
4.2-magnitude earthquake felt in portions of Wasatch Front
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Portions of the Wasatch Front felt a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in Thursday's early morning hours.
Park City High School dance teacher fights to keep license ahead of board hearing
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 29 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Park City High School dance teacher is fighting to keep her teaching license, which could be suspended for two years, amid allegations that involve noncriminal conduct at a previous school.
'We just started': Inside an Air Force lieutenant's surprise ascent to Olympic hopeful
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Samuel Gilman barely qualified for the World Athletics Indoor Championships but came in fourth. Now Gilman is moving to Park City to train full-time as part of a world-class athletes program.
Jury selection for Richins murder trial to remain in 1 county, high court rules
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday upheld two decisions denying in-person jury selection and keeping the jury pool in Summit County for Kouri Richins' murder trial.
Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge accusing him of tackling a skier at Deer Valley Resort while the victim was still in his skis.
Heber City man intentionally hit bicyclist in road-rage case, prosecutors say, charges filed
Brian West, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road-rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.
Utahns disappointed by Sundance Film Festival exit, poll says
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
The majority of Utahns are disappointed Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City in 2027, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.
Ballerina Farm expands with its first brick-and-mortar stand
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted April 13 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Kamas isn't normally a prime travel destination, but it has a major new attraction: the first Ballerina Farm Stand, which opened this week.
2 California lawsuits against Heber City police chief settled by former employer
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Two lawsuits against Heber City Police Chief Parker Sever, alleging discrimination and retaliation from his time as chief in Hanford, California, have been settled by that police department.
Sundance used politics as 'convenient excuse' to leave Utah, Mayor Jenny Wilson says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
Politics was used as a "convenient excuse" by the Sundance Institute when it chose to move its annual film festival from Utah, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson argues.
Person severely burned in Summit County pump house explosion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
One person was severely burned after a pump house exploded Monday in Oakley, Summit County.
Kouri Richins' trial delayed after judge denies request to move trial to Salt Lake County
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband will no longer face trial this month after her attorneys asked to put the case on hold while they appeal a denial of their motion to change the location of the trial.
Nursing assistant sent to prison for sexual abuse of dementia patients
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City nursing assistant was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in prison for sexually abusing two elderly dementia patients in 2024.
Sundance volunteer, former employee reflect on their experience working the film festival
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 1 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
As Utah comes to terms with the Sundance Institute's decision to move to Colorado, some of the main folks who keep the festival running are sharing their experiences.
Here's how much losing Sundance is going to cost Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
After a 40-year-plus run, the vaunted Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah and taking millions of dollars with it.
Utah leaders 'disappointed' by Sundance's exit, consider new festival
Carter Williams and Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated March 27 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
State and local leaders say they are disappointed in Sundance's upcoming departure, but they're already exploring what's next, which may include a rival film festival.
End of an era: Sundance to leave Park City for Boulder, Colorado, in 2027
Collin Leonard and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 27 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Following a yearlong evaluation process, the Sundance Institute announced Thursday the film festival will be leaving Utah, its home for over 40 years.
Driver charged with manslaughter in motorcycle crash that killed Midway couple
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo man was charged Monday with two counts of manslaughter accusing him of hitting a motorcycle, killing a Midway couple nearly two years ago near Heber City.
Snow Squad: Deer Valley Ski Patrol demonstrates avalanche rescue dogs' intense training, drills
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
When avalanches strike, Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol brings in its furry search crew: dogs with the training to find people quickly.
Colon cancer in young adults: Utahn shares experience being diagnosed at 21
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 21 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Two years ago, at age 21, Brinlee Luster was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She's sharing her story so others can be inspired.
Utah governor weighs in on Sundance Film Festival future, Trump tariffs
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated March 20 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the future of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah and weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariff plans during a news conference Thursday.
Snowboarder, 55, dies after being found injured and buried in snow at Park City resort
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 55-year-old from out of state was injured and buried in snow while snowboarding on the Canyon's Village side of the Park City ski resort, later dying of his injuries.
'The Chosen' and movie starring Steve Carell among latest productions receiving Utah incentives
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Five productions filming in Utah recently received financial incentives from the state.
Are public safety allegations about Wasatch County Sheriff's Office real or 'patently false'?
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Investigations have been launched over vague public safety concerns at the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office. But some current employees call circulating allegations "patently false."
'Make it fun for them': Park City Olympic aspirants on a mission to diversify skiing
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Park City-based skiers and Olympic aspirants Fantaye Gilbertson and Tallulah Proulx are on a mission to bolster interest in skiing among Black and other minority kids.
