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Have You Seen This? Orem officer engages in mock 'Star Wars'-like battle
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem officer with a brightly lit traffic control baton engaged in a mock battle with a lightsaber-wielding opponent, delighting tens of thousands of people.
Utah's first measles case in years reported in Utah County
Carlysle Price, KSL-TV | Posted June 20 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
Public health officials announced the first case of measles to originate in the state in at least two years.
Provo celebrates new wastewater treatment plant with 'Flush Fest'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The city of Provo is celebrating the opening of its new $120 million water reclamation facility with "Flush Fest."
The next generation of high-tech warfare is being built in Utah
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 18 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Drones are viewed as the future of war, and Fortem Technologies in Lindon is working to ensure the United States will be prepared if or when war comes knocking on its door.
Draper preserves additional 255 acres of open space in conservation easement
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A year after Draper and Lehi preserved 900 acres of open space in Traverse Mountain, Draper is adding another 255 acres to a nearby conservation easement.
Utah County man charged with shooting at neighbor's livestock while intoxicated
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Police say an intoxicated man walked onto his neighbor's property and started shooting at his livestock in Utah County last week.
Parents of Pleasant Grove boy say they forgive the driver who hit him
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted June 18 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County family is sharing a message of forgiveness after their 9-year-old son was hit and killed while riding his bike.
'Getting the basics right': WalletHub ranks Provo as the best-run city in America
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted June 18 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
WalletHub released a report Tuesday of the 20 best-run cities in America, with Provo in the top spot.
Most BYU administrative employees temporarily moving to old Wasatch Elementary building
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted June 17 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
With BYU nearing final approval to rebuild its administration building, officials announced Tuesday employees started moving out, with most moving to the old Wasatch Elementary building.
New urgent care for pets opens in Pleasant Grove
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Pet owners in Utah County now have an additional resource for emergency care for their beloved animals.
'I was his favorite kind of prey': Orem man who targeted vulnerable women seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem man convicted of targeting, defrauding and abusing vulnerable women is seeking parole. But his victims urged the board not to fall victim to his "hypnotic" speaking skills.
With Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah also face an uncertain future
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
With President Trump focused on immigration, Ukrainian immigrants in Utah, like many other groups, face an uncertain future, their advocates say.
Juneteenth raised-fist imagery in city announcements sparks conservative criticism
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
The raised-fist imagery used in some city announcements about Juneteenth closures has sparked backlash from some Utah conservatives.
Spanish Fork farm offers 'cow cuddles'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fold of Liberty Farms in Spanish Fork is offering a unique experience for its visitors: cow cuddles. Owner Vernon Stout says that visitors are loving cuddling with his Scottish Highland cows.
Improper turn leads to discovery of heroin by Springville police
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a traffic stop in Springville for an improper turn became an arrest after police say they found 33 grams of heroin in person's vehicle on Thursday night.
Utah County firefighters sink car in Jordan River to practice water rescue
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted June 14 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Firefighters in Utah County took a plunge into the Jordan River Friday to train for water rescues involving submerged vehicles and hazardous materials.
American Fork woman ordered to stand trial in alleged conspiracy to murder son-in-law
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
The cases against three family members accused of killing Matthew Restelli in American Fork are each moving forward to trial. His mother-in-law was ordered to stand trial Wednesday.
Orem residents initiate referendum on Wilkerson Farm rezone decision
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
After a controversial split vote on rezoning the Wilkerson Farm property for housing development, residents are hoping to decide for themselves on the issue through a referendum.
Eagle Mountain day care owner charged with obstructing justice in abuse case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A day care owner in Eagle Mountain is facing charges of obstruction and witness tampering accusing her of trying to interfere with a child abuse investigation.
Orem man sentenced to 8 years for transporting child sex abuse material
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
An Orem man convicted of transporting chid sexual abuse material has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.
Charges filed against Payson man accused of going 142 mph on freeway
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Payson man is facing criminal charges accusing him of traveling 142 mph on I-15.
More charges filed against former Provo OB-GYN
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
Former Provo OB-GYN now faces more than two dozen criminal charges in eight separate cases.
Process toward new trial begins for former death-penalty inmate Douglas Carter
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys are starting to prepare for the eventual second trial for Douglas Carter after the Utah Supreme Court affirmed the reversal of his conviction and death penalty sentence last month.
Federal agency sues Subway franchise company over failing to prevent sexual assault
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Utah franchise management company over claims the company failed to prevent a male manager from sexually harassing and assaulting a teen employee.
Police investigate bomb threat at county government buildings in Provo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated June 10 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Provo police are investigating a bomb threat that shut down Utah County offices, Utah County government officials said.
Lehi community rallies around family after tragic loss of 14-year-old
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted June 10 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Lehi neighborhood is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old girl who passed away over the weekend after being struck by a car on May 30 near the Lehi Rodeo Grounds.
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.
Utah company builds 'modular farms' that conserve water
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted June 8 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County startup is building "modular farms" that founders say waste very little water and double as a trout farm.
Teen hit near Lehi rodeo grounds has died, family confirms
Jacob Freeman, KSL-TV | Posted June 7 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
Jenna Sharp, the 14-year-old girl hit by a car near the Lehi rodeo grounds on May 30, died after being removed from life support on Saturday, her family confirmed.
Family urges CPR training after near-drowning of 12-year-old
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted June 6 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old Eagle Mountain boy is home and recovering after a terrifying near-drowning incident that nearly claimed his life.
BYU study examines why people are reluctant to use artificial intelligence
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new BYU study found that people who are reluctant to use AI are concerned with issues like trusting the results, missing the human touch or feeling unsure if it is ethical to use.
Lehi man who scammed multiple friends ordered to pay back $90K, spend year in jail
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Dalton Slangerup was ordered Wednesday to pay back money to multiple fraud victims in Utah County after he spends a year in jail.
Popular southern Utah bakery acquired, setting up expansion to Wasatch Front
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A popular southern Utah bakery that has quickly spread to three locations is poised for growth into the Wasatch Front after being acquired by a Lehi firm.
Man facing capital murder in death of Santaquin officer raises attorney concerns
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Aaron Jayne, who is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offense, told the judge overseeing his case on Wednesday that he has concerns about his attorneys.
One of the fastest growing Utah County cities will now have a second ZIP code
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
Even though Lehi is one of the most populated cities in the state, it has only ever had one ZIP code. Now some Lehi residents have a new ZIP code.
Provo man charged with threatening to blow up Missionary Training Center
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo man who police say has a history of making terroristic threats is now facing criminal charges accusing him of threatening to blow up the Missionary Training Center in Provo.
Photo gallery: Provo River Race
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News | Posted June 2 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
A group of whitewater kayakers gathered near Bridal Veil Valls in Provo Canyon Saturday morning to do battle with a section of the Class III–IV waters of the Provo River, and race each other.
15 single Utah moms awarded scholarships to help with education, caring for their families
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Single moms pursuing higher education in Utah received scholarships from a nonprofit golf fundraiser Thursday in Orem.
Paige Fish makes a splash in the music scene
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utahn Paige Fish music has found a global audience that has taken her to sold-out shows all over. She is set to release another album this year.
Utahns react to Supreme Court decision on humanitarian parole
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted June 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns are reacting to a U.S. Supreme Court decision paving the way for the Trump administration to take away protections for migrants who came to the country under humanitarian parole.
From radio waves to temple domes: The unexpected journey of a Krishna couple in Utah
Deepa Bharath, Associated Press | Posted June 1 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A couple who moved from Los Angeles to Utah about 45 years ago to run a radio station are now operating the only Hindu temple in town.
Community supports Santaquin family that lost father and son days apart
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com and Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted May 31 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Christopher Suiter was killed in a car accident on I-15 on Tuesday, just 10 days after the family buried his son, Brian Suiter. Jenn Suiter said she wants their story to be one of love, not tragedy.
14-year-old girl hospitalized after being hit by a car outside dance at Lehi rodeo grounds
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated May 31 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Lehi City officials said a 14-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle on 500 West while leaving a youth dance at the rodeo grounds. She was taken to a hospital in an ambulance and later flown to Salt Lake City.
Retail business booms in Salt Lake, struggles in Provo
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted May 31 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Two Utah cities, really not that far apart, are recovering from the pandemic very differently.
Orem Mayor David Young announces reelection campaign
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
Orem Mayor David Young announced Thursday he will seek a second four-year term at city hall, which he said will be his last in the office.
Cyclist hospitalized after being hit by truck in Provo Canyon
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
A cyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a truck pulling a trailer of sod on U.S. 189 in Provo Canyon on Friday.
Woman speaks out as second abuse case against couple is permanently dismissed
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
A woman told a 4th District Court judge Thursday how, as a child, she was sexually abused by her neighbors. Still, the judge ruled to dismiss against one of the neighbors.
Family of 8 displaced after house fire in Saratoga Springs
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 29 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
No one was hurt after a house caught fire Wednesday morning in Saratoga Springs, but the family living there was displaced.
Troopers identify 2 killed in head-on crash on I-15 in Payson
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Updated May 28 - 8:45 p.m. | Save Story
Troopers have identified the two drivers who were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-15 in Payson on Tuesday afternoon.
Paralympic skier arrested in online child sex abuse sting faces felony charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 28 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Paralympic skier who police say tried to arrange a meeting with a mother to sexually abuse her two daughters as part of a sting operation is now facing multiple felony charges.
Classmates show support for 12-year-old hospitalized after near-drowning
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 28 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Students returned to Northridge Elementary School Tuesday to complete an important assignment: showing a classmate their support after he nearly drowned at a summer party.
Orem High student writes and directs national PSA on safe driving
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted May 27 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
A student at Orem High School is sharing a vital message about driving safety. She got to film a PSA to air on more than 100 channels this fall, focused on the theme, "Sharing the Road."
Urgent blood donations needed amid holiday travel
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted May 27 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
As travel spikes, so does the need for life-saving blood donations. The Red Cross of Utah urged residents to consider donating blood, especially Type O — the universal blood type used in emergencies.
Utah man faces years in prison after guilty verdict in crypto fraud case
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys for victims of a cryptocurrency fraud case are reacting after the CEO of Utah-based SafeMoon was found guilty.
Major changes coming at this small Utah ski resort with a big name
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
As the Sundance Film Festival bolts Utah, Sundance Mountain Resort — both named after Robert Redford's character in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" — unveiled its most ambitious expansion plans in decades.
Utah's military officers ensure no veteran is forgotten — in life or death
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
First Sgt. Corey Bybee and his team travel across Utah to assist in funerals, help with the Utah Honor Flight trips, and pay respects to the unknown soldiers.
Off-duty nurse performs CPR on 12-year-old who nearly drowned at party
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
The mother of a sixth-grade boy said her son is recovering but is in the ICU after he was found unresponsive in a hot tub Friday night.
Vocal Point star leaves a legacy for BYU
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 25 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Jensen Diederich has been singing with Vocal Point for four years. After graduating, he is thankful for all the lessons he learned.
