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Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.

Door knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.

Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.

Murder charges dismissed for husband accused of killing his wife after he is found not competent

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of killing his wife in September 2023 after the man was ordered into civil commitment with a neurodegenerative disease.

These 3 Great Salt Lake-related bills pass their first test. Here's how they'd help the lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trio of Great Salt Lake-related bills passed through a House of Representatives committee with glowing reviews. All three would help get more water to the lake, their sponsors say.

US 191 closed in Duchesne County due to oil tanker spill

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash in Duchesne County has shut down U.S. 191 after an oil tank spilled.

Legislative bill to limit number of bills fails to gain traction

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even with a resounding endorsement from the governor, a proposal on Thursday to limit the number of legislative requests for Utah lawmakers hit a roadblock of skepticism and opposition.

Should Utah third graders struggling with reading be held back a year?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a recent report revealing Utah's K-3 students are reading below minimum levels, many local civic leaders are calling for action. The Legislature is trying to do that with SB241.

Family says 92-year-old's wallet stolen from Utah hospital

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hutchens family said on Saturday someone took $1,000 from 92-year-old Eva Burch's account, and they believed the matter stemmed from the theft of a wallet at a hospital.

Springville swim coach pleads no contest to object rape, sexual battery charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former Springville swim coach entered a plea in abeyance and is not contesting that she inappropriately touched two people, one younger than 14, without consent.

6 groups sue feds over decision to reapprove Washington County highway plan

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Six environmental and conservation groups are challenging the government's decision to move forward with a road project through a section of a conservation area in southwest Utah.

Gail Miller carries Olympic torch through Milan ahead of 2026 Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gail Miller carried the Olympic torch through a busy shopping center in Milan Thursday evening, drawing cheers while reflecting on the legacy of 2002 as Utah prepares for 2034.

Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.

3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Saratoga Springs Thursday afternoon.

Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Senate committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have led to the creation of a new state park and bring a long-awaited dam and reservoir to northern Sanpete County.

Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal investigation is underway after a county clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures as part of the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.

New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.

Salt Lake City father given consecutive prison terms for abuse of 2-month-old

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City father was sentenced to prison in January after his 2-month-old son was brought to the hospital with a brain bleed.

This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.