Utah Local News

Donny Osmond announces 2027 national summer tour with 2 stops in Utah

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Famous singer Donny Osmond announced his newest national music tour which will conclude with two shows in Salt Lake City.

Immigrant detained in Weber County, prompting backlash from some, has been released

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of two immigrants detained last week by Weber County authorities, the latest local flashpoint in the immigration debate, has been released.

Tech programs surge in Utah as students seek faster, more affordable career paths

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

While overall college enrollment in Utah has slowed, technical education programs are experiencing significant growth.

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Teen seriously injured in Salt Lake City I-215 crash

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash happened on Interstate 215 in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Public Library employees raise concerns over staffing, workplace culture

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former and current employees of the Salt Lake City Public Library are raising concerns about staffing levels, workplace culture and communication under the library's current administration.

Utah won't pursue autonomous transit, UTA says. Here's the plan instead

VideoDon Brinkerhoff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority responds to trend in metropolitan ciites of autonomous trains and transit.

UVU hires first chief safety officer in wake of Charlie Kirk killing, independent review

VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University on Monday announced that Michael Rapich, a retired Utah Highway Patrol colonel, will serve as the university's inaugural chief safety officer.

Shriners of Salt Lake City makes Halloween memorable for kids in wheelchairs

VideoPaige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shriners held its annual "wheelchair Halloween costume clinic" on Thursday, offering kids in wheelchairs a chance to enjoy a holiday that can normally seem daunting.

Why Crossroads Urban Center wants UTA to postpone its proposed fare increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's largest organizations that offers assistance to residents with low income is urging the state's largest transit provider to pause its proposed fare increase until it increases outreach over discounted passes.

Liberty Park's century-old playground gets a revamp — and a new squirrelly mascot

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Children wasted no time testing out Liberty Park's new playground after a year-long wait. The project also includes the first of an "Easter egg hunt" coming to parks across Salt Lake City.

Regulators target middle men of online fraud

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When online sellers take your money but never deliver, tracking them down can be nearly impossible. Now, federal regulators are going after the credit card processors.

Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Early voting is underway, and Salt Lake County clerk Lannie Chapman is reminding voters to be aware of important deadlines and changes to mail-in ballot rules ahead of Election Day.

7 homes, 4 businesses flooded in Bluff as residents return after evacuation

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

An evacuation notice was lifted on Monday for the town of Bluff after floodwaters threatened the area on Sunday night, triggering an emergency evacuation.

Massive rock fall closes Bridal Veil Falls trail until at least spring

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A massive rockfall near Bridal Veil Falls forced the closure of part of the Provo Canyon Trail on Friday after boulders the size of cars crashed down the mountainside.

Moab mountain lion sighting prompts wildlife safety reminders

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tranquilized and relocated a mountain lion after it showed up at a business in Moab on Monday.

Can't find your estrogen patch? Here's why and what you can do

VideoMindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demand for estradiol patches is soaring, and Utah women are struggling to find them. Here's why they're so hard to get, and what you can do if your pharmacy comes up empty.

Utah County nonprofit to close Heber City food pantry; announces layoffs

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a week after announcing it needed $100,000 to remain operational through the end of the month, a Utah County nonprofit said it will close a food pantry location in Heber City.

18-year-old sentenced to jail for assault with a hammer, but judge said crime was 'worthy of prison'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail and on probation for hitting another man with a hammer in the face, causing significant injuries.

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Groundbreaking announced for Lehi temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that Elder John A. McCune, from the Utah Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking for the Lehi Utah Temple on Dec. 5.