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Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.
Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.
Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 3 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
As a lawsuit to disqualify a Weber County Commission candidate winds its way through court, ballots have been mailed to voters with his name on them.
Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 3 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
An Intermountain Health study implemented AI to better evaluate patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, bringing them decreased care costs and more confidence.
Cox names 2 appointees to fill the expanded seats on Utah's Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox appointed a U.S. attorney and a senior church counsel to fill two new seats on the Utah Supreme Court.
Lanes reopen after overturned semitruck caused delays on I-15 in Utah County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 2 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
A rollover crash delayed traffic on I-15 in Lindon on Tuesday.
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 2 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with the festival set for Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday.
Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 2 - 9:13 p.m. | Save Story
YouTuber Reckless Ben is releasing videos accusing Bricks and Minifigs of stealing Legos; the YouTuber was arrested twice by American Fork police as he filmed content in Utah.
Salt Lake County mail ballot deadline changes
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 2 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ahead of the June 23 primary election, election officials in Salt Lake County are warning residents about a change in how mail ballots must be returned as officials begin mailing them.
27 apply for vacant Salt Lake City Council seat, including one of its previous holders
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 2 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
More than two dozen people applied to fill a vacant Salt Lake City Council seat that represents the core of the city, including downtown.
Utah family van stolen from hotel parking lot while on vacation
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 2 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
What was supposed to be a summer adventure took an unexpected turn for the Nelson family from Spanish Fork after their van was stolen with all of their supplies inside.
Gunshots heard again in West Point less than 48 hours after fatality
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 2 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Neighbors were in disbelief Monday after police returned to the same area where a deadly shooting took place Saturday night on a new shots-fired incident.
Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 2 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County recently shifted its plans for the Salt Palace Convention Center, choosing to fully close it for three years when redevelopment begins next year.
Former Granite School District bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 2 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A former Granite School District bus driver on Monday was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a school bus on fire in 2023.
Rollover crash near Wendover claims West Jordan man's life
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 2 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
A man from West Jordan died after his car crashed and rolled in an area west of Wendover.
Eagle Mountain man, community tries again to set record for mile-long chain of encouragement
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 2 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Ben Lyne, who is known for running with a sign reading "I Believe in You," is once again inviting the public to join a mile-long chain of positive messages on June 6.
New temporary venue emerges from rubble of old downtown Salt Lake theater
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 2 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The lot where the old Utah Pantages Theater once stood is now home to an event bringing more art and food to downtown Salt Lake City every Thursday and Friday this summer.
How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
Mindy Dunyon, KSL | Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Recently, a Utah teen with dyslexia had the opportunity to meet Brandon Sanderson and share her own story at his Dragonsteel convention.
Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Thomases say they've paid-in-full for their roof but cannot get a lien lifted. The roofing company the couple hired and paid is called RoofTek.
Business & Tech »
Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Education »
'A night with a survivor': Rival Idaho students set aside differences to learn about the Holocaust
Health »
Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle
- US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
- Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
- How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
- Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years
Politics »
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
- Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor
- A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. He was quickly stopped by police
- Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court
- Cox names 2 appointees to fill the expanded seats on Utah's Supreme Court
Religion »
What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads
- Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
- New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
- How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
Utah Counties »
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
- Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater
- Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away
- Ballots have been sent as lawsuit to disqualify Weber County candidate winds through court
- Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
