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Utah unveils limited-time patriotic license plate ahead of America 250
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebration, Utah drivers will be able to purchase, for a limited time, a license plate with a fresh new design.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."
Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The race to build a statewide trail network is on.
Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who chased and attacked a 12-year-old boy who rang his doorbell in Salt Lake City has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to self deport to New Zealand.
4 professional dance companies to 'spotlight Utah' in rare joint performance
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Four of Utah's top professional dance companies are coming together to share the stage for an event to highlight Utah's dancing talent.
Thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Larry H. Miller Week of Service
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of volunteers from the Larry H. Miller Company worked in and along the Jordan River in the Power District Tuesday as part of Larry H. Miller Week of Service.
Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge ruled against a legislative candidate who sued her county clerk after falling just three signatures short of the threshold to qualify for the primary election ballot.
Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A rabid bat found in southern Utah is prompting a warning from public health officials.
This Utah city adopted a unique mascot. Say hello to the La Verkin gherkin
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 28 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The southern Utah city has a new mascot, and it comes in the form of the only word that rhymes with La Verkin — gherkin.
President Henry B. Eyring to dedicate Lindon Utah Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Henry B. Eyring will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Tuesday. The temple will be dedicated on May 3 at 11 a.m.
North Carolina man charged with forging signatures in Prop 4 repeal effort
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A North Carolina man is facing 22 criminal charges accusing him of forging signatures while working on the recent effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.
A new industry aims to help frustrated homeowners out of rooftop solar deals
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 28 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The rooftop solar industry has a bit of a reputation. The KSL Investigators routinely receive tips from frustrated homeowners about misleading sales practices and confusing financing agreements.
Father of driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash now faces his own charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
The father of a man charged with murder after allegedly hitting a woman in Murray in 2025 and driving off is now facing his own felony charge.
Salt Lake City opts into renewable energy program. Here's what it means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has opted into a new clean energy program that city leaders say takes a big step toward addressing air quality and other environmental challenges.
Judge denies request to delay Kouri Richins' sentencing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins will still be sentenced on May 13 after the judge denied a request from her attorneys to delay until June. Richins was found guilty of killing her husband with fentanyl.
Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kelli Rogers said she runs for more than winning races. She had crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon when bombs went off in 2013.
Tooele student eyes national leadership conference as family works to fund trip
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele family is hoping to raise enough money to send a 15-year-old's to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition trip.
Inside a renewed Utah copper mine, built for the AI age
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
On a windy afternoon, a copper mine in southeastern Utah resumed production after resting dormant since 2024. Its reboot marks a significant step toward using AI in physically demanding work.
Ogden apartment building nearly complete after controversy, lawsuit
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new apartment building on historic 25th Street in Ogden that's been mired in controversy and a continuing lawsuit is nearly complete and ready for occupancy.
Education »
BYU, Weber State cheer crowned national champions in Daytona
- Tooele student eyes national leadership conference as family works to fund trip
- Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
- Utah State University opens state's first campus building on tribal lands in Monument Valley
- Eisenhower Junior High students attempt world record for longest line of coloring pages
Environment »
Thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Larry H. Miller Week of Service
- Salt Lake City opts into renewable energy program. Here's what it means
- How this year's 'no-pack' is rewriting what we know about Utah's water supply system
- Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal
- Monroe receives $1M from USDA to drill well amid depleted water resources
Police & Courts »
Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher
- Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
- DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
- North Carolina man charged with forging signatures in Prop 4 repeal effort
- Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests
Politics »
King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
- White House withdraws nomination of National Parks director
- Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies
- Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
- Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Utah Counties »
Utah unveils limited-time patriotic license plate ahead of America 250
- Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts
- Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher
- 4 professional dance companies to 'spotlight Utah' in rare joint performance
- Thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Larry H. Miller Week of Service
