Utah Local News

Shriners of Salt Lake City makes Halloween memorable for kids in wheelchairs

VideoPaige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shriners held its annual "wheelchair Halloween costume clinic" on Thursday, offering kids in wheelchairs a chance to enjoy a holiday that can normally seem daunting.

Why Crossroads Urban Center wants UTA to postpone its proposed fare increase

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's largest organizations that offers assistance to residents with low income is urging the state's largest transit provider to pause its proposed fare increase until it increases outreach over discounted passes.

Tech programs surge in Utah as students seek faster, more affordable career paths

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

While overall college enrollment in Utah has slowed, technical education programs are experiencing significant growth.

Liberty Park's century-old playground gets a revamp — and a new squirrelly new mascot

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Children wasted no time testing out Liberty Park's new playground after a year-long wait. The project also includes the first of an "Easter egg hunt" coming to parks across Salt Lake City.

Regulators target middle men of online fraud

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When online sellers take your money but never deliver, tracking them down can be nearly impossible. Now, federal regulators are going after the credit card processors.

Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Early voting is underway, and Salt Lake County clerk Lannie Chapman is reminding voters to be aware of important deadlines and changes to mail-in ballot rules ahead of Election Day.

7 homes, 4 businesses flooded in Bluff as residents return after evacuation

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

An evacuation notice was lifted on Monday for the town of Bluff after floodwaters threatened the area on Sunday night, triggering an emergency evacuation.

Massive rock fall closes Bridal Veil Falls trail until at least spring

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A massive rockfall near Bridal Veil Falls forced the closure of part of the Provo Canyon Trail on Friday after boulders the size of cars crashed down the mountainside.

Moab mountain lion sighting prompts wildlife safety reminders

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tranquilized and relocated a mountain lion after it showed up at a business in Moab on Monday.

Can't find your estrogen patch? Here's why and what you can do

VideoMindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demand for estradiol patches is soaring, and Utah women are struggling to find them. Here's why they're so hard to get, and what you can do if your pharmacy comes up empty.

Local AI expert weighs in as Musk offers dim forecast for neocloud companies

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk offered a gloomy outlook this weekend for neocloud companies as they try to build out data center infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

Utah County nonprofit to close Heber City food pantry; announces layoffs

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a week after announcing it needed $100,000 to remain operational through the end of the month, a Utah County nonprofit said it will close a food pantry location in Heber City.

Utah has no plans for autonomous transit, UTA says

VideoDon Brinkerhoff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority responds to trend in metropolitan ciites of autonomous trains and transit.

18-year-old sentenced to jail for assault with a hammer, but judge said crime was 'worthy of prison'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail and on probation for hitting another man with a hammer in the face, causing significant injuries.

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Groundbreaking announced for Lehi temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that Elder John A. McCune, from the Utah Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking for the Lehi Utah Temple on Dec. 5.

Salt Lake City cracked down on unruly parties a year ago. Here's what happened next

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police and leaders say an ordinance change to crack down on rowdy parties has helped reduce multiple offenses, but more adjustments could be made.

Bridge demolition underway on I-215 as UDOT project reaches 60% completion

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A project to replace aging bridge decks and improve pavement on I-215 has reached 60% completion, UDOT says, and the completion is expected in summer 2027.

Utah mom launches gratitude campaign with goal of 10,000 thank-you cards

VideoAllison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jenn Drummond is attempting to write 10,000 thank-you notes and achieve a world record in the name of gratitude.

Elderly couple cut out of tree after crash on I-15 in Washington County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were cut from a tree after crashing their car near I-15 in Washington County on Monday.