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What's next for the Draper prison site? Officials have many ideas
Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 15 - 4:13 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox, former Gov. Gary Herbert and other officials toured the now-closed Draper prison site Monday. Officials are still planning what to do with the area, but have many ideas.
Provo nonprofit 'Ella Rises' works to empower young Latinas
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 7:01 p.m.
Ella Rises is a nonprofit that works with Latina youth to continue their education and preserve their cultural heritage.
BYU study of 400M records says these groups are less likely to vote
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 13 - 11:52 a.m.
Voter turnout is highly segregated by race, politics and age, according to a new study from researchers at BYU and the University of Virginia.
Police locate Kearns man sought in Amber Alert, police shooting and chases
Brian West, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 6:12 p.m.
American Fork police have located and arrested a Kearns man who had been shot at by police following a suspected assault and kidnapping at a Walmart that prompted an Amber Alert.
Opening of Vineyard FrontRunner station just the beginning of city's development plans
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:42 p.m.
For the first time in 10 years, the Utah Transit Authority has added a station to its FrontRunner line, this time in Vineyard. The new station comes with plans to build a walkable community.
Police seek man suspected of kidnapping child, hitting passenger in American Fork
Arianne Brown and Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 10 - 1:18 p.m.
Police continued Wednesday to search for a man who they suspect of kidnapping a child and attempting to rob a Walmart in American Fork, then leading police on chases.
Breeze Airways announces 2 new flight destinations out of Provo airport
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 10 - 10:09 a.m.
Utah-based Breeze Airways is already looking to expand operations at Provo Airport after taking off for the first time last week.
Police acted with bias, failed to analyze shooting scene after Provo protest, attorney says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:02 a.m.
A Salt Lake man charged with shooting a man during a Black Lives Matter protest in Provo in 2020 is asking a judge to dismiss the case against him.
Amber Alert canceled for boy in American Fork; search for suspect continues
Roy Burton, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 10 - 6:41 a.m.
Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a boy who they say was abducted in American Fork.
Poll shows support in Utah County for the Utah Lake Restoration Project
Amie Shaeffer, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Aug. 9 - 6:51 a.m.
A recent poll conducted by G1 Research of Sandy found that Utah County residents largely support the Utah Lake Restoration Project.
Provo church raises funds to acquire historic organ from Salt Lake church
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 9:00 a.m.
The Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ announced that it has raised enough money to transport and store an 1892 pipe organ gifted by a Salt Lake church.
4 more teens arrested in killing of 16-year-old in Lindon
Kaitlyn Bancroft and Arianne Brown, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 4 - 5:43 p.m.
The investigation into the Aug. 1 death of the 16-year-old who was killed in some kind of fight has resulted in four more teens being arrested. But Lindon police remain tight-lipped about the case.
Have You Seen This? Amazon delivery worker brings excitement to Utah kids
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 4:13 p.m.
An Amazon delivery driver made this group of Utah County kids' day by joining in on their slip-and-slide fun.
Orem City Council votes to put potential split from Alpine School District on November ballot
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 3:07 p.m.
Orem voters will have the opportunity to vote on leaving Alpine School District to form a new district after the Orem City Council voted 4-3 to place the issue on the ballot.
Payson man drowns at Idaho waterfall
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 3 - 11:12 a.m.
A Payson man drowned Saturday at a waterfall in Idaho, officials said.
Police: Teenager is in custody following death of 16-year-old boy in Lindon
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Updated Aug. 2 - 9:17 p.m.
A 16-year-old boy is dead and another 16-year-old boy is in custody after a fight broke out Monday morning.
Utah man trying to kill spider with lighter started Springville wildfire, police say
Arianne Brown and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 2 - 3:03 p.m.
A wildfire near Springville, which police say was started by a man who claimed he was trying to kill a spider Monday, is now 10% contained, according to firefighters.
Provo filmmaker fulfilling promise to brother with Down syndrome by making him a movie star
Arianne Brown, KSL.com | Posted July 31 - 7:11 p.m.
Luke Johnson promised his younger brother that he would one day make him a movie star. He is now coming through on that promise with a buddy comedy.
'We want fair elections': Some Utah County residents decry mail-in voting, voting machines
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 8:05 p.m.
Several Utah County residents questioned the integrity of this year's primary elections results on Wednesday during a County Commission meeting that often degraded to conspiracy theories and complaints about mail-in ballots and voting machines.
Judge orders Eagle Mountain man to stand trial in crash that killed 2 boys playing in corral
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 12:17 p.m.
A judge has ordered an Eagle Mountain man to stand trial on charges of manslaughter and use of a controlled substance in the deaths of two 3-year-olds who were killed by a car while playing.
5 arrested in Orem in shooting, pursuit investigations
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 11:35 a.m.
Two people were arrested in Orem in connection with a shooting investigation, which also lead to the arrests of three others who allegedly fled from police, crashed into two vehicles and nearly hit an officer in the process.
Utah County man charged in 2nd of 2 'purge' killings
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 27 - 4:36 p.m.
A man already charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing a stranger in Weber County is now facing a second murder charge in connection with the death of a Spanish Fork man.
$2.38 for gas? Discount fuel event in Utah tries to make point about impact of high prices
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 4:23 p.m.
A gas station and a political advocacy group sold discounted gas Tuesday in Lehi to raise awareness about how high gas prices are impacting Utahns.
Fire breaks out inside Orem Latter-day Saint temple
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated July 26 - 11:52 a.m.
A fire started on the 3rd floor of the Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints late Monday.
9 cars towed Saturday as parking enforcement escalates in American Fork Canyon
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 11:05 a.m.
After publicized warnings that parking would be more strictly enforced in American Fork Canyon, UHP had nine illegally-parked cars towed in and around Timpooneke Campground Saturday.
Bicyclist dies after falling off bike, getting hit by vehicle in Orem
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 9:40 a.m.
A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle and killed Monday in Orem, police said.
Springville World Folkfest is one way to fight against war, dancer says
Arianne Brown, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 6:51 p.m.
"Folk dance ... is our way to fight against the wars. It really is that simple," according to a French dancer who is participating in the Springville World Folkfest Monday through Friday.
Utah weather: Salt Lake, Davis, Utah counties getting more wind
Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 11:24 a.m.
If you live in northern Utah, the wind has been hard to ignore the last several months.
Home in Goshen a 'total loss' after fireworks hit nearby hay bales
Arianne Brown, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 10:57 p.m.
A house in Goshen is a "total loss" after fireworks hit some hay bales next to the home and set it ablaze, officials said.
Provo mom saving for a house is swindled out of $45K by scammers pretending to be ICE
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 9:06 p.m.
A Utah mom recalls falling prey to scammers who knew all about her and her family, including that she is a legal resident from South Korea.
Study authors reveal new financial scenarios if Orem splits from Alpine School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 4:46 p.m.
The city of Orem has held two public meetings since a feasibility study made public last week found Orem splitting from Alpine School District to form its own school district would be viable in key areas, which piqued public interest. Here's what was revealed at the latest meeting.
Pleasant Grove residents warned about mountain lion following attack on dog
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 2:48 p.m.
Residents in Cedar Hills, American Fork and Pleasant Grove have been warned to be cautious after reports that a dog was attacked in a yard by a mountain lion Tuesday.
Family, friends remember 2 killed in related attacks in Spanish Fork, Ogden
Lisi Merkley, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 1:55 p.m.
Family and friends are sharing memories of two Utah men suspected of being killed by the same man in separate attacks.
Orem man admits killing girlfriend during argument over vape pen
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 4:02 p.m.
An Orem man pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing his girlfriend during an argument over a vape pen.
Utah County man charged with murder after man left hanging from gym equipment dies
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 2:53 p.m.
Police have identified a man who died after investigators say he was beaten and then left hanging on a piece of gym equipment by another man in Ogden earlier this month.
Salt Lake City teen saves a drowning woman in the Provo River
Kiersten Nuñez, KSL-TV | Posted July 17 - 10:24 p.m.
A Salt Lake City teen is being hailed as a hero after saving a woman from drowning in the Provo River on Saturday.
Parties settle lawsuit over death of 11-year-old Utah boy left in hot car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 11:47 a.m.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed after an 11-year-old boy with autism was left in a hot car and died under the care of Roost Services has been dismissed after parties reached an undisclosed settlement.
Stargazing: Lehi museum partners with NASA to teach about Webb telescope images
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 16 - 7:10 p.m.
The Hutchings Museum Institute in Lehi held an event on Saturday to celebrate the first images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Lehi splash pad closed after vandals destroy bathrooms
Matt Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted July 16 - 9:21 a.m.
Lehi closed a popular splash pad ahead of more heat Friday, after some vandals trashed the bathrooms at one of its parks in the most recent park vandalism incident in the state.
Troopers investigating fatal crash on I-15 in Lehi
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 11:13 a.m.
Troopers have reported a fatal crash on I-15 in Lehi on Friday.
Rangers, deputies to step up parking enforcement in American Fork Canyon
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 15 - 8:23 a.m.
Even on a gray day at Tibble Fork Reservoir, finding a spot along the shoreline can be difficult and finding a parking spot can be even tougher.
Timeline: Orem explores split from Alpine School District, forming new district
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 8:37 a.m.
The city of Orem has been exploring options to separate schools within their city limit from the Alpine School District since 2006. Here's a rundown of how discussions of a potential split from Utah's largest school district got to this point and what's next.
Man awaiting extradition in Scotland for Utah rape charge now faces new rape charge
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 2:26 p.m.
Nicholas Rossi, who prosecutors say also goes by the name Arthur Knight, was charged Wednesday in Salt Lake County with rape in connection with a 2008 incident.
Homeless man charged with groping girls at BYU youth event
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 3:03 p.m.
Charges were filed Tuesday against a man who police say walked up to two teen girls waiting in line at a BYU youth conference last week and inappropriately touched them.
Parolee assaulted and carjacked 2 women, fought officers, then assaulted inmate, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 1:02 p.m.
A parolee with a history of violence faces new criminal charges accusing him of assaulting and carjacking two women in Utah County.
Orem officer hit by vehicle, injured while helping other driver
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 11:34 a.m.
An Orem police officer went to the hospital with injuries and was later released late Monday after getting hit by a vehicle while helping another driver.
Utah County man drowns ex's cat, sends GPS location of body, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 8:39 a.m.
A Utah man was arrested Monday after police say he killed a woman's cat and dumped its body in a field in Payson.
Utahn tied to killing, attempted killing claims he was directed by 'higher power,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated July 11 - 8:27 p.m.
A Utah County man being investigated in an attempted murder in Ogden and a murder case in Spanish Fork said he was directed to by a higher power to "purge" the city, police say.
Police and mental health experts: Don't wait to secure your gun
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV | Posted July 8 - 8:37 p.m.
Free resources are available to help Utah gun owners secure their firearms and also store them away from a home where someone is having a mental health crisis.
Spanish Fork police treating man's death as homicide investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 5:36 p.m.
The body of a middle-aged man was found near a dumpster in Spanish Fork on Friday, and police say they are treating the death as a homicide case.
2 killed in freeway crash in Utah County
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated July 8 - 11:10 a.m.
Two people were killed in a crash on I-15 near Lehi late Thursday when a vehicle rear-ended another car that had stopped on the freeway.
Man awaiting extradition to Utah for a rape charge ordered back to custody by UK sheriff
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 7:42 a.m.
A United Kingdom sheriff determined Thursday that a man awaiting extradition to Utah based on 2008 rape charges should no longer be on parole and should remain in custody.
Judge asks for more evidence in case of Eagle Mountain crash that killed two 3-year-old boys
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 4:42 p.m.
A judge says said he cannot yet make a ruling on whether there is enough evidence for the driver in a crash that killed two 3-year-old boys to stand trial.
Armed parole fugitive arrested at gunpoint in Provo
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 11:41 a.m.
A man who had a no-bail warrant issued for his arrest by the Uah Board of Pardons and Parole was arrested at gunpoint in Provo early Thursday.
Ex-BYU student sentenced to 1 year in jail in sex extortion case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted July 6 - 8:33 p.m.
A former BYU student was sentenced Wednesday to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty to threatening a teenage girl with disseminating nude photographs to convince her to send him more.
'It's just primed to burn': Lehi fire chief urges caution with fireworks during windy conditions
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV | Posted July 4 - 9:50 p.m.
After surveying the hillside on Traverse Mountain directly above a row of homes, Lehi's fire chief is worried.
Thousands show up for Provo's Grand Parade on the 4th of July
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 5:13 p.m.
Thousands of people donned their stars and stripes, packed their sun umbrellas and lined up along downtown Provo's streets on Monday to watch the annual Grand Parade.
Photos: Tim McGraw, Stadium of Fire mark start of holiday weekend with a bang
Lisi Merkley, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 4:54 p.m.
Did you miss Saturday's Stadium of Fire? Here are some photos to give you a front row seat to the fireworks and performances.
