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Trial delayed again for Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Jennifer Gledhill was scheduled for a jury trial in June, but a hearing on Thursday delayed it until December. She is accused of killing her estranged husband.
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Federal hydrologists now project that Lake Powell could receive its worst natural snowmelt inflows since it was established in the 1960s.
Utahns spot another fireball. Experts explain why
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Experts on Thursday explained why Utahns are seeing them more often.
Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's mayor says she explored two unique options before ultimately introducing a 12.5% tax increase proposal this week. The other options are still on the table.
Police arrest man accused of scamming woman, then mocking her for falling for it
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday after police suspect he scammed three women out of thousands of dollars and then mocked at least two of them for falling for it.
Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Instructure, which operates the online learning platform Canvas used globally, shut down Thursday due to a major cybersecurity breach, affecting potentially millions of students.
Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A viral moment on a northern Utah lacrosse field is turning into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 17-year-old Brady Famuliner.
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Last month the West Jordan City Council voted to eliminate a code that placed rigid restrictions on dancing.
Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 7 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah father whose son was killed in the 2021 bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate said a recent federal court verdict is disappointing, but not the end of the search for accountability.
Why Gov. Cox says 'prosperity' should be a means, not an end
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 7 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Global instability and rapid technological and economic change have made for "uncertain times," according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, leaving many Utahns "desperate" for a return to normal.
Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 7 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy.
Midvale man charged with threatening state, federal employees
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Midvale man who police say has become increasingly hostile when posting about his political views has been charged with making a terroristic threat in emails to state employees.
Hill AFB ends Starbase program that sparked STEM interest among Utah students
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Hill Air Force Base will conclude its sponsorship of the Starbase STEM program for Utah fifth graders at the end of this school year.
Kearns man charged with 35 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing 2 young girls
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Kearns man is facing numerous first-degree felony charges accusing him of sexually abusing two young girls over two years.
Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials voted to take part in the Community Renewable Energy Program, meant to bolster use of clean energy, joining six other Utah locales.
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.
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Environment »
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
- Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
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- Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
- Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
Police & Courts »
Trial delayed again for Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing husband
- Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony drug trafficking charge, pleads not guilty
- Police arrest man accused of scamming woman, then mocking her for falling for it
- New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County
- Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'
Politics »
Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike
- US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
- Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
- Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'
- Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Science »
Utahns spot another fireball. Experts explain why
- Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
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- Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
- Study shows how a potato-based diet changed the genetics of Andean people
