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Recognizing the early signs of mental health concerns in children
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 22 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say mental health concerns in young children can start much earlier than many people realize, even when they're infants. That's something Lindsey Stevens learned the hard way.
Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A construction project may cause major delays for blue, green and red line TRAX riders between Sunday and June 20, Utah transit officials warn.
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.
New poll shows Utahns have soured on Box Elder data center as anti-AI sentiment grows
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The massive changes needed to support an artificial intelligence revolution have polarized the nation, and Utah, turning the debate over AI infrastructure into a political powder keg.
St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man admitted to exchanging gunfire with police officers last summer, pleading guilty and mentally ill to 28 felony charges.
Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
Eva Terry , Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah and Wyoming governors critiqued the federal permitting system for increasing costs, slowing infrastructure development and discouraging investment.
Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for murder after admitting to strangling wife
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Larry Johnson was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting to strangling his wife while affected by a mental illness.
West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley boy remains in a coma a week after he was struck by a car while walking to school, leaving his family devastated and neighbors calling for urgent safety changes.
Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.
Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later
Mike Headrick, KSL | Posted May 21 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 11 years ago, KSL Investigators set up a sting operation targeting porch pirates. A person was caught and ordered to pay restitution. Years later, a payment arrived.
Mountainland, Bridgerland technical college presidents step down on same day
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 21 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Mountainland and Bridgerland technical colleges will both be searching for new leaders after both of the schools' presidents stepped down on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City drops investigation of former councilwoman, still plans conduct changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is no longer looking into misconduct allegations made against former Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez, but it still wants to amend its code of conduct.
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 21 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.
Roy man sentenced to jail in killing while they were practicing gun draws from holsters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 21 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Roy man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail after shooting and killing another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from their holsters.
Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Lambert family believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday.
Drunken driver going 84 mph in 35 mph zone arrested, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 21 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he was intoxicated and tried to flee officers at a high speed through residential areas of Panguitch.
Chris Mallett unanimously selected as next president of Weber State University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 21 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Chris Mallett as Weber State University's next president.
A summer plan can help keep kids away from alcohol
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Parents Empowered is helping parents plan alcohol-free summer activities and giving parents the tools to have conversations that could protect their kids' still-developing brains.
Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 21 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A key businessmen behind the Box Elder County data center proposal is stepping back from charges foes are linked to China and instead focusing on their funding sources.
Business & Tech »
Single-family housing starts tumble in April
- Memorial Day weekend travel could create delays of up to 90 minutes in Utah
- Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
- The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
- Jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Environment »
Atlantic hurricane season to be milder thanks to El Niño — but the Pacific's will be busy
- Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
- Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
- Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
- Formal protests start to pour in for Stratos data center's second water rights change request
Police & Courts »
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
- St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police
- Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for murder after admitting to strangling wife
- West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements
- Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later
Politics »
Hill Air Force Base gets $6.5M boost for F-35 repair facility in new spending bill
- New poll shows Utahns have soured on Box Elder data center as anti-AI sentiment grows
- Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
- Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
- Salt Lake City drops investigation of former councilwoman, still plans conduct changes
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ makes $25M donation to UNICEF to support children's nutrition
- Utah imam raises concerns about Islamophobia after deadly San Diego shooting
- 'Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
- Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
- New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Science »
