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Utah youth survey reveals decline in depression, substance use
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
Shots exchanged with police in Salt Lake City early Saturday
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
Police confirmed shots were exchanged outside a nightclub early Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City.
$3M fire casts spotlight on Ogden dog food plant safety record
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
A fire that caused an estimated $3 million in damage at Alphia's Ogden pet food manufacturing plant has drawn renewed attention to the company's workplace safety record.
Returning items to their rightful owners: Inside Salt Lake City airport's lost and found
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Even though many don't know it exists, Salt Lake City's airport — which has as many as 30,000 daily visitors — has a robust lost and found on the third floor of the main terminal.
Car loan balances in Utah are among the nation's highest. Here's a way to minimize your debt
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Utah drivers are carrying some of the fastest-growing car loan debt in the nation, but there is a way to help minimize the hit to your wallet.
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers say that at least one of the tiny roundworm species recently found living in the Great Salt Lake is a previously undiscovered nematode species.
Utah County Sub for Santa program sees record need
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
The need for help and donations this holiday season is especially evident in Utah County, where the Sub for Santa program is seeing record need.
Student housing planned for site of abandoned 'eyesore' Provo apartment complex
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo apartment complex described as an "eyesore" and a "nuisance" in city documents is set to become housing for BYU students after Utah development firm Cole West announced its acquisition of the property.
Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
Unseasonably warm weather is changing a beloved Cache Valley tradition. Sleigh rides at Hardware Wildlife Management Area are still running, without snow, and the elk herd still in the hills.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
A half dozen people were arrested Thursday following the execution of search warrants at four convenience stores in Salt Lake County looking for online gambling and illegal drug sales.
Camp Floyd's 'Spirit of the Season' shows how soldiers celebrated holidays 160 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
A holiday celebration is planned at Camp Floyd State Park to show what life was like for soldiers stationed at the former Army base back in the late 1850s.
Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Arturo Ruvalcaba has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was injured during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville campus.
'Devoted public servant:' Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich dies at 72
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died Thursday night, according to the social media posts of several Utah politicians.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.
Logan chiropractor accused of inappropriate touching
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
A chiropractor in northern Utah is facing multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse accusing him of touching two women inappropriately while giving them adjustments.
'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.
Bangerter Highway reopened after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Northbound lanes of state Route 154 were temporarily closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Business & Tech »
$3M fire casts spotlight on Ogden dog food plant safety record
- Returning items to their rightful owners: Inside Salt Lake City airport's lost and found
- Car loan balances in Utah are among the nation's highest. Here's a way to minimize your debt
- Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
- Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
Environment »
Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
- Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
- Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
- An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright
- Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
Police & Courts »
Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash
- Shots exchanged with police in Salt Lake City early Saturday
- Lapses gave Louvre thieves crucial 30-second advantage over police, inquiry finds
- Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say
- Army sergeant to face court-martial in Georgia base shooting that wounded 5
Science »
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
- Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
- Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
- Creekstone Energy studying nuclear power to support world's largest data center campus in Utah
- Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025
Utah Counties »
Truck driver killed, 18 injured in Ephraim school bus crash
- Shots exchanged with police in Salt Lake City early Saturday
- $3M fire casts spotlight on Ogden dog food plant safety record
- Returning items to their rightful owners: Inside Salt Lake City airport's lost and found
- Car loan balances in Utah are among the nation's highest. Here's a way to minimize your debt
