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Nurse arrested, charged with injuring 1-month-old at Provo hospital

Nurse arrested, charged with injuring 1-month-old at Provo hospital

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 5 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nurse at Utah Valley Hospital was charged Tuesday with aggravated child abuse involving a 1-month-old in his care.
2nd brother sent to prison in fatal shooting in Orem church parking lot

2nd brother sent to prison in fatal shooting in Orem church parking lot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second brother was sentenced to prison on Monday after an armed robbery during a planned drug deal in an Orem church parking lot led to the 2021 death of 16-year-old Camden Hales.
Utah gamers 8th most likely to cheat in the nation, study says

Utah gamers 8th most likely to cheat in the nation, study says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Honesty is the best policy, except when it comes to playing video games in Utah. A new study discovered Utah was named 8th in the nation for the number of people most likely to cheat.
2 officers injured, 1 man arrested following lengthy chase in Utah County

2 officers injured, 1 man arrested following lengthy chase in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An early morning chase in Utah County resulted in minor injuries to two officers, as well as for the man arrested, who had to be treated at a local hospital before being booked into jail.
Suspicious circumstances surround fatal Springville fire in October

Suspicious circumstances surround fatal Springville fire in October

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Springville police are investigating the death of a woman found in a burning trailer in October. And while investigators aren't calling it a homicide, there are unusual circumstances that have raised questions.
Rising population contributes to Utah's air pollution, but air quality is improving over the long term

Rising population contributes to Utah's air pollution, but air quality is improving over the long term

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts say that despite poor air quality Thursday, pollution is decreasing in Utah over the long term thanks to reduced per-capita emissions.
State hospital staffer arrested, accused of showing explicit pictures of himself

State hospital staffer arrested, accused of showing explicit pictures of himself

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A staff member at the Utah State Hospital has been arrested and accused of showing two boys an explicit picture and video of himself. Police then reported finding child pornography on his phone.
Investigators release preliminary report on plane crash that killed 2 near Khyv Peak

Investigators release preliminary report on plane crash that killed 2 near Khyv Peak

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NTSB released a preliminary report on a Nov. 14 plane crash that killed two pilots and seriously injured a passenger near Khyv Peak in Provo.
Springville art museum makes fine art accessible through 100 Dollar Show

Springville art museum makes fine art accessible through 100 Dollar Show

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Springville Museum of Art is hosting its annual 100 Dollar Show on Thursday, an event aiming to connect the community with fine art.
Husband of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke files for divorce

Husband of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke files for divorce

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The husband of the popular "8 Passengers" YouTube channel vlogger has filed for divorce nearly three months after his wife Ruby Franke was charged with abusing their children.
Man took car with child inside, then fled officers for over 90 minutes, police say

Man took car with child inside, then fled officers for over 90 minutes, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man was arrested Monday after police say he took a car with an 11-year-old girl in the back seat and then led officers on multiple chases in two counties.
Man injured after being pinned by vehicle that crashed into Pleasant Grove town house

Man injured after being pinned by vehicle that crashed into Pleasant Grove town house

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 27 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A vehicle collided into the side of an apartment building in Pleasant Grove on Monday morning, pinning an occupant of the unit inside and injuring the driver.
Lehi builds temporary ice rink at the Lehi Sports Complex

Lehi builds temporary ice rink at the Lehi Sports Complex

Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi is starting a new winter tradition and has converted a baseball field into a temporary ice rink at the Lehi Sports Complex. It will be open until Jan. 26.
Utah father charged with putting 4-month-old son in scalding water

Utah father charged with putting 4-month-old son in scalding water

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain father is facing a charge of felony child abuse accusing him of leaving his infant son in a bathtub containing scalding water.
Lehi woman arrested, accused of stabbing roommate

Lehi woman arrested, accused of stabbing roommate

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi woman was arrested for investigation of aggravated assault and accused of stabbing her roommate on Friday night.
Meet the couple that is changing dating your spouse with unique adventures

Meet the couple that is changing dating your spouse with unique adventures

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kaysville parents Britton and Sarandon Rasmussen want couples to find unique ways to connect with each other and have fun, not just watch Netflix on the couch.
BYU program brings Native American arts to Utah classrooms

BYU program brings Native American arts to Utah classrooms

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's Native American Curriculum Initiative uses film, dance, music and more to teach Utah students about the state's eight sovereign nations.
Seniors helping juniors: Unexpected friendships bloom between Utah retirees and students

Seniors helping juniors: Unexpected friendships bloom between Utah retirees and students

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 55+ community in Saratoga Springs has taken to fulfilling service projects for middle school students, showing kindness and love across generations.
Expressing gratitude to God, others enhances the spirit of thankfulness, BYU research shows

Expressing gratitude to God, others enhances the spirit of thankfulness, BYU research shows

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thanksgiving is a great time to think about what you are grateful for, and BYU researchers have found not only thinking about gratitude, but expressing your gratitude to others and to God is what really brings the holiday magic to your life.
UTA's Ski Bus service starts this weekend for Salt Lake County

UTA's Ski Bus service starts this weekend for Salt Lake County

Amie Schaeffer, KSLNewsRadio  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's good news for Utah's skiers and snowboarders. The Utah Transit Authority announced the start date and routes for its Ski Bus service.
Father of Springville homicide victim speaks out about son's shooting death

Father of Springville homicide victim speaks out about son's shooting death

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 23-year-old man who died after he was shot is sharing their loved one's story.
Utah man accused of giving teens THC vapes in exchange for sex

Utah man accused of giving teens THC vapes in exchange for sex

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man already facing a charge of drug distribution has been charged with giving THC vapes to teen girls in exchange for sexual acts.
Salem city officials approve development of high-end golf club, private resort

Salem city officials approve development of high-end golf club, private resort

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salem city officials have approved the development of a high-end private golf club resort community, clearing the way for real estate company High Ground Development to start the next phase of development on Three Bridges.
Springville man killed at apartment complex was shot multiple times, police say

Springville man killed at apartment complex was shot multiple times, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 10:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

One woman was arrested for investigation of obstructing justice in the weekend shooting death of a Springville man at an apartment complex.
Utah groups advocate for safer roads, honor pedestrians hit and killed

Utah groups advocate for safer roads, honor pedestrians hit and killed

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people gathered together Sunday in honor of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Teenager with terminal cancer who loves Ford Broncos surprised with parade outside her home

Teenager with terminal cancer who loves Ford Broncos surprised with parade outside her home

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Ford Bronco enthusiasts held a parade outside the home of an American Fork teenager, suffering from terminal cancer, on Saturday. The teenager has a love for Ford Broncos.
Police investigating stolen coffee trailer in Bluffdale

Police investigating stolen coffee trailer in Bluffdale

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Bluffdale woman says thieves took her food truck just as she was a few weeks away from opening. She'd already put close to $20,000 into it, and it was in the place it had always been for at least the last several months.
1 dead in shooting in Springville; 3 in custody after standoff with police

1 dead in shooting in Springville; 3 in custody after standoff with police

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man is dead in an overnight shooting and three people are in custody Saturday in Springville, police said.
Lehi police open investigation into Utah-based Jane.com

Lehi police open investigation into Utah-based Jane.com

Brianna Chavez, Cary Schwanitz, and Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi police say they are now investigating the Utah-based company Jane.com as some sellers on the platform say they haven't received expected payments.
Alabama Supreme Court denies Orem mayor's appeal of $1M judgment in fraud lawsuit

Alabama Supreme Court denies Orem mayor's appeal of $1M judgment in fraud lawsuit

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday upheld a $1 million judgment against the mayor of Orem. A judge called Mayor David Young a "lynchpin to this fraud" in a 2022 case involving his son.
Skyridge High earns first-in-Utah 'Frozen' musical rights

Skyridge High earns first-in-Utah 'Frozen' musical rights

Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Frozen the Musical" is only allowed by Disney for one high school each year to put it on. This year, Skyridge High takes the stage and is full of excitement, spunk and love.
Ogden native holds affordable ski swaps across Utah to give more people access to the sport

Ogden native holds affordable ski swaps across Utah to give more people access to the sport

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucker Roberts has organized five ski swaps across the Beehive State, stretching all the way from Cache Valley to St. George, to help skiing be more affordable.
Woman suing Tim Ballard files police report accusing him of sexual assault

Woman suing Tim Ballard files police report accusing him of sexual assault

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV  |  Updated Nov. 16 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who is suing Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard has now filed a police report accusing him of sexually assaulting her.
Utah County family donates $10M to help build Primary Children's Hospital Lehi campus

Utah County family donates $10M to help build Primary Children's Hospital Lehi campus

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi prepares to open its doors, a Utah County family announced a $10 million donation that is helping the organization expand.
Utah plane owner accused of fraud after 'stolen' plane found abandoned in Nevada

Utah plane owner accused of fraud after 'stolen' plane found abandoned in Nevada

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man who filed a police report claiming his plane had been stolen is now facing a charge of insurance fraud after investigators found it at a small airfield in Nevada.
Orem man admits to the murder of his girlfriend in front of a child

Orem man admits to the murder of his girlfriend in front of a child

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man admitted to killing his live-in girlfriend in front of one of their children a year and a half ago during a hearing on Nov. 8.
Lehi City Council adds potential off-shore highway to master transportation plan

Lehi City Council adds potential off-shore highway to master transportation plan

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Lehi City Council approved adding an off-shore highway to the master transportation plan so it can be evaluated in UDOT's environmental impact study.
Crash temporarily closes I-15 in Lehi

Crash temporarily closes I-15 in Lehi

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A collision between a car and semitruck seriously injured a driver who had to be extricated in Lehi on I-15.
2 Utah men identified as victims of plane crash above Provo

2 Utah men identified as victims of plane crash above Provo

Pat Reavy, KSL.com and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Sheriff's Office has identified two men from South Jordan and Springville who were killed in a plane crash Tuesday near Kyhv Peak above Provo.
Her parents' bodies were dismembered and sold by a funeral home. She didn't know for years

Her parents' bodies were dismembered and sold by a funeral home. She didn't know for years

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman and her family are among thousands of victims who are part of what investigators believe is the largest body-snatching case in American history.
2 dead, 1 injured in Utah County plane crash

2 dead, 1 injured in Utah County plane crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 9:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were killed and a third man injured when a plane crashed Tuesday near Kyhv Peak in the mountains east of Provo.
New $7M pedestrian bridge a marker of Provo's expansion

New $7M pedestrian bridge a marker of Provo's expansion

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new pedestrian bridge opened at UTA's Provo Central Station on Tuesday, providing a safe route for public transit passengers to avoid crossing the railway.
Where home prices are falling the most: 4 Utah cities rank in top 25

Where home prices are falling the most: 4 Utah cities rank in top 25

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four markets included in the ranking for falling home prices are located in Utah, among the states in the West that saw home prices skyrocket amid the COVID-19 housing crunch.
Utah Valley University reaches goal of raising $15M to support first-generation students

Utah Valley University reaches goal of raising $15M to support first-generation students

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University announced it has reached its goal of raising $15 million to support first-generation students. The campaign was launched five years ago.
Utah father arrested after infant son is burned in scalding water

Utah father arrested after infant son is burned in scalding water

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain father has been arrested after police say he put his infant son in a tub of scalding water, causing third-degree burns over 40% of his body.
Man hit, killed after exiting vehicle on I-15 in American Fork

Man hit, killed after exiting vehicle on I-15 in American Fork

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed in a collision on southbound I-15 near 500 East in American Fork on Monday. Another man was arrested after leaving the scene.
Ex-Provo counselor charged with 10 felonies accusing him of abusing gay clients

Ex-Provo counselor charged with 10 felonies accusing him of abusing gay clients

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former counselor in Provo was charged Monday with 10 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing men who sought treatment from him for same-sex attraction.
Shots fired at vehicle in Utah County, possibly because of drug debt, police say

Shots fired at vehicle in Utah County, possibly because of drug debt, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man was arrested Sunday and accused of shooting at another vehicle while he was driving.
Mapleton police officer off force, charged in domestic violence assault case

Mapleton police officer off force, charged in domestic violence assault case

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Mapleton police officer is off the force after he was charged in a domestic violence assault case.
Lehi resident organizes help for 'devastated' hometown Acapulco

Lehi resident organizes help for 'devastated' hometown Acapulco

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi resident Sergio Martinez is hoping to use his connections to raise money for aid to his hometown of Acapulco, Mexico, after the damage caused by Hurricane Otis.
A 102-year-old WWII vet, BYU fan flips game coin at Veterans Day game

A 102-year-old WWII vet, BYU fan flips game coin at Veterans Day game

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 102-year-old World War II veteran, who happens to be one of BYU's biggest fans, was given the opportunity to flip the game coin during Saturday's Veterans Day home game.
'An ounce of prevention': BYU researchers testing ways to treat PTSD before it happens

'An ounce of prevention': BYU researchers testing ways to treat PTSD before it happens

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at BYU are testing drugs that could help pretreat people at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Utah Marine who went missing in Vietnam War buried on Veterans Day

Utah Marine who went missing in Vietnam War buried on Veterans Day

Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 50 years after a U.S. Marine from American Fork went missing during the Vietnam War, he received full military honors during his funeral on Veterans Day.
Owlet baby sock receives FDA clearance to launch medical-grade health monitoring

Owlet baby sock receives FDA clearance to launch medical-grade health monitoring

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based baby care tech company Owlet has received FDA clearance for its baby monitor Dream Sock.
Springville woman sent to prison for 'shocking' shooting in Payson home

Springville woman sent to prison for 'shocking' shooting in Payson home

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville woman was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for shooting and injuring her estranged husband's new girlfriend.
John Curtis taking a 'fresh look' at Mitt Romney's Senate seat

John Curtis taking a 'fresh look' at Mitt Romney's Senate seat

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, said he's once again considering running for Mitt Romney's Senate seat in 2024, after a "drumbeat" of Utahns urging him to.
Provo counselor arrested, accused of sexually abusing gay male clients

Provo counselor arrested, accused of sexually abusing gay male clients

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mental health counselor in Provo was arrested after a standoff Wednesday and accused of sexually abusing gay male clients during therapy sessions over several years.
Man sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for shooting, killing teen in Orem church parking lot

Man sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for shooting, killing teen in Orem church parking lot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Andre Rodriguez received consecutive prison sentences for shooting at a car that was driving away from him after he tried to rob teenagers during a drug deal, killing a 16-year-old.
Sign stealing, dueling PACs, 'fearmongering' allegations heat up Orem council election

Sign stealing, dueling PACs, 'fearmongering' allegations heat up Orem council election

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Orem City Council election is heating up with dueling PACs, allegations of sign stealing and "fearmongering," amid high-density housing and incivility concerns.