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Utah hot tub company creates 'Arctic moments'
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economic slump nearly drowned Arctic Spas Utah owner Christian Staples. But tenacity and belief in his product led to swimming success.
Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
With dozens of questions lingering around how a 60-square-mile data center campus would operate, some scientists are raising concerns over what they see as likely detrimental impacts.
Utah's first teacher apprenticeship program opens in Salt Lake City School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City School District launched a collaborative, first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for students to launch careers as teachers.
Salt Lake City reveals its vision for the future of its oldest park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City released its Liberty Park Vision Plan, which seeks to enhance one of the city's more cherished outdoor gems.
Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 7 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Two reports released this week by the Utah Taxpayers Association look into the spending of Utah school districts, specifically examining how much is allocated to students and teachers.
Provo moves on potential conservation easement at mouth of Slate Canyon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Provo is moving to potentially place 115 acres near Slate Canyon into a conservation easement.
First Step House to launch mobile mental health team
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake County organization is assembling a team of mental health professionals to help those with serious diagnoses that impact their life.
'He'll have to get much sicker': Families call for 'treatment before tragedy' for severely mentally ill
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
District Attorney Sim Gill says the criminal justice system should be the last place to treat a person with mental illness. But help isn't always available until crimes are committed.
Shared ground: Coalition forms to promote affordable housing on public lands
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
In the wake of several efforts to use public lands to develop affordable housing last year, advocates formed a coalition to determine what it would take to make that goal a reality.
Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance to tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city generated a range of emotions from residents in a hearing that lasted nearly three hours.
'A bullet we have to bite': Ogden OKs downtown paid parking plan
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Council approved implementation of the first phase of paid parking in the city center, expected to go into effect on June 15, after a trial period.
Sold-out St. George Marathon to welcome runners home with brand new bathroom facility
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 6 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
With a sold-out St. George Marathon on the horizon, the city's Park and Community Services department is preparing for the event with new bathroom facilities.
Special Olympics torch run reaches Utah Capitol
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 6 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Flame of Hope made its way to the Utah Capitol Wednesday morning as Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement came together for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Spanish Fork man ordered to stand trial for aggravated murder in deaths of parents
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 6 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has ruled that there is enough evidence to order a Spanish Fork man to stand trial for shooting and killing his mother and stepfather in their home.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Salt Lake City councilwoman suspended from several roles amid conduct investigation
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 6 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City councilwoman has been suspended from several duties, including conducting formal meetings, while her colleagues investigate claims of misconduct.
Utah Tech University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate 3,078 graduates
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 6 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Tech University held one of four 2026 commencement ceremonies Wednesday morning. The university will celebrate 3,078 graduates.
Utah woman sent to prison for scamming 2 victims of thousands of dollars
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah woman originally placed on probation has been sentenced to prison after failing to pay restitution to her victims.
Utah gov and RFK Jr. meet to discuss how to 'Make America Healthy Again'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's top healthcare officials met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday to congratulate the state for leading on policies to "Make America Healthy Again."
Police & Courts »
New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note
- Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules
- 'He'll have to get much sicker': Families call for 'treatment before tragedy' for severely mentally ill
- Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
- Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict
Religion »
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
- Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house
- Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
- President Henry B. Eyring dedicates Lindon Utah Temple
- Latino religious leaders in Utah unite to promote family, conservative causes
Science »
Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality
- Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
- Study shows how a potato-based diet changed the genetics of Andean people
- Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
- Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict
