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Internal gang conflict may have lead to Kearns shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 18 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Three documented gang members have been charged in connection with a shooting in Kearns in March.
Mother who vanished with 4 children following TikTok posts booked into Davis County jail
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 18 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Elleshia Anne Seymour, a mother who allegedly kidnapped her four children and took them to Croatia, has been arrested and charged with custodial interference.
Apple Valley faces water conservation measures after unexpected well drilling
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 18 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Residents of Apple Valley in Washington County are being asked to conserve water following a well that was being drilled by a landowner.
SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in 'historic' nearly $30M deal
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
A massive chunk of public trust land in eastern Utah is slated to remain public under a major transaction.
Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated June 18 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday after denying another request to delay the jury trial.
Beloved Magnolia Bakery, 5 other businesses coming to Foothill Village this year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Six new businesses have either moved in or plan to move into a recently renovated shopping center on Salt Lake City's east side.
Taylorsvile man released after admitting to assaulting a rival gang member in school parking lot
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail, on probation for the gang-related assault of a 14-year-old in a school parking lot.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated June 18 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Father accused of attempting to drown daughter in Utah river
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
A man arrested in Sanpete County for investigation of aggravated child abuse allegedly tried to drown his daughter in a river.
Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.
New technology helps law enforcement hone in on illegal drone use
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 18 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
A single drone can shut down air support when fighting a major fire. Now, Weber County deputies have a tool to help them fight back and quickly ground unauthorized drones.
West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 18 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley City has removed Cesar Chavez Drive signage while Ogden officials are mulling whether to take more action after removing commemorative Chavez street signs.
Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 17 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.
Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.
Gunman in 1997 double homicide seeks parole
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Phillip Michael Leishman says growing up around violence led to him fatally shooting two men in 1997. He is now seeking parole.
Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 17 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah first lady Abby Cox on Wednesday met with Utah education leaders to talk about the need to meet the literacy crisis head-on and ways the state has worked to do just that.
Increased safety protocols planned for this year's WestFest celebration
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 7:19 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials say enhanced safety protocols will be in place for WestFest 2026.
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.
How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Updated June 17 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.
Business & Tech »
US lifts blockade of Iran; Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
- Gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
- Beloved Magnolia Bakery, 5 other businesses coming to Foothill Village this year
- Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
Education »
SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in 'historic' nearly $30M deal
- Utah first lady Abby Cox optimistic about legislative moves to strengthen child literacy
- Nebo School District sued over allegations of failing to protect student from bullying, assault
- Audit: 'Ghost students' cost Utah's higher education system over $840K last year
- 'Do right by our students': Provo beauty school launches novel tuition reimbursement model
Environment »
SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in 'historic' nearly $30M deal
- The Osmonds announced a concert venue in Provo Canyon. Will it actually happen?
- Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool
- Nation's largest pulsed-power manufacturing facility bound for Salt Lake County
- Summit County firefighters using AI helping detect wildfires before they spread
Police & Courts »
Man accused of stealing paintings, forging checks from mother to open restaurant
- Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5
- Internal gang conflict may have lead to Kearns shooting
- Supreme Court sides with Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
- Mother who vanished with 4 children following TikTok posts booked into Davis County jail
Politics »
US lifts blockade of Iran; Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
- Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
- Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity
- All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
- West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue
Religion »
Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple
- Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan
- Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers
- A Latter-day Saint apostle and Utah's governor on the need for education and morality
- As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Science »
New technology helps law enforcement hone in on illegal drone use
- Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
- Utah congressional debate exposes GOP fractures over Trump's national AI strategy
- Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
- State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport
Utah Counties »
Man accused of stealing paintings, forging checks from mother to open restaurant
- Internal gang conflict may have lead to Kearns shooting
- Apple Valley faces water conservation measures after unexpected well drilling
- SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in 'historic' nearly $30M deal
- Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial
