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Idaho man killed in Roy multi-vehicle crash

Idaho man killed in Roy multi-vehicle crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 29 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed after a crash between three vehicles in Roy on Thursday, and traffic delays are reported in the area.
Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development

Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new development coming to Sugar House aims to solve a growing challenge in housing, and it's named after a beloved resident who lived in the area for over a century.
Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah investor who said she gave thousands of dollars to BG Wealth Trading spoke out as the cryptocurrency investment firm draws warnings from around the world.
Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say

Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated May 29 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Waterford School was evacuated Friday after a threat was called into the school, Sandy police said.
Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry

Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated May 29 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order guiding the development of data centers in the state.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa

Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
43-foot golden spike sculpture finds new Utah home after monument plan stalls

43-foot golden spike sculpture finds new Utah home after monument plan stalls

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A massive, 43-foot monument of the golden spike, commissioned five years ago, will have a permanent home in Salt Lake City after a state monument plan fizzled.
Attorneys appointed for man charged with brutally killing 3 women in Wayne County

Attorneys appointed for man charged with brutally killing 3 women in Wayne County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ivan Miller appeared for his first court hearing Friday from the Sevier County Jail. He is charged with brutally killing three Utah women at random before stealing their vehicles.
Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property

Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden officials are debating whether a former school property should be converted into green space or left to developers for home construction.
1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Ogden house fire

1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Ogden house fire

Jacob Freeman, KSL  |  Updated May 29 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A person was killed and four more were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an Ogden home early Friday.
Unexpected K-9: Cocker spaniel becomes Utah County's new drug dog thanks to donation

Unexpected K-9: Cocker spaniel becomes Utah County's new drug dog thanks to donation

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new addition to the Utah County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit is making a big impact, and she's not your typical police dog.
Davis County search and rescue pays respects to late member

Davis County search and rescue pays respects to late member

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team paid their respects this week to one of their longtime members whose life was recently cut short.
Weber County Commission candidates sue to remove 4th hopeful from ballot

Weber County Commission candidates sue to remove 4th hopeful from ballot

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

As election season heats up, three Weber County Commission candidates are suing to try to remove a fourth hopeful from the ballot.
Are mortgage rates continuing to rise?

Are mortgage rates continuing to rise?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 29 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates were up again this week and remain at the highest level in nine months, amid heightened concerns that prices will keep rising due to the war in Iran.
Do Utahns support tax increase for Salt Lake City sports, entertainment district?

Do Utahns support tax increase for Salt Lake City sports, entertainment district?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 29 - 6:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

As a planned sports, entertainment, culture and convention district takes shape, a new poll showed Utahns are split on the sales tax increase meant to fund the project.
Utah auditor launches new website after data center pushback

Utah auditor launches new website after data center pushback

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted May 28 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new state website aims to shed light on the Utah entity supporting a controversial proposed data center in Box Elder County.
Classic car enthusiasts remember man who died driving classic Model T as 'true gentleman'

Classic car enthusiasts remember man who died driving classic Model T as 'true gentleman'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted May 28 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Classic car enthusiasts remember Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died in a crash while driving a Ford Model T in St. George on Wednesday.
Utahn seeking revenge for bad drug deal sent to prison for shooting 'innocent man'

Utahn seeking revenge for bad drug deal sent to prison for shooting 'innocent man'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 28 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who police say returned to a South Salt Lake residence where bad drugs had been purchased but shot and killed an "innocent man" who answered the door, was sentenced Friday to prison.
Birdseye wildfire in Utah County deemed human-caused; no structures lost

Birdseye wildfire in Utah County deemed human-caused; no structures lost

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 28 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say a new wildfire burning Thursday in an unincorporated area of Utah County is human-caused.