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First Step House to launch mobile mental health team
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake County organization is assembling a team of mental health professionals to help those with serious diagnoses that impact their life.
'He'll have to get much sicker': Families call for 'treatment before tragedy' for severely mentally ill
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
District Attorney Sim Gill says the criminal justice system should be the last place to treat a person with mental illness. But help isn't always available until crimes are committed.
Shared ground: Coalition forms to promote affordable housing on public lands
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
In the wake of several efforts to use public lands to develop affordable housing last year, advocates formed a coalition to determine what it would take to make that goal a reality.
Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance to tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city generated a range of emotions from residents in a hearing that lasted nearly three hours.
'A bullet we have to bite': Ogden OKs downtown paid parking plan
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Council approved implementation of the first phase of paid parking in the city center, expected to go into effect on June 15, after a trial period.
Sold-out St. George Marathon to welcome runners home with brand new bathroom facility
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 6 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
With a sold-out St. George Marathon on the horizon, the city's Park and Community Services department is preparing for the event with new bathroom facilities.
Special Olympics torch run reaches Utah Capitol
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 6 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Flame of Hope made its way to the Utah Capitol Wednesday morning as Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement came together for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Spanish Fork man ordered to stand trial for aggravated murder in deaths of parents
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 6 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has ruled that there is enough evidence to order a Spanish Fork man to stand trial for shooting and killing his mother and stepfather in their home.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Salt Lake City councilwoman suspended from several roles amid conduct investigation
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 6 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City councilwoman has been suspended from several duties, including conducting formal meetings, while her colleagues investigate claims of misconduct.
Utah Tech University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate 3,078 graduates
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 6 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Tech University held one of four 2026 commencement ceremonies Wednesday morning. The university will celebrate 3,078 graduates.
Utah woman sent to prison for scamming 2 victims of thousands of dollars
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah woman originally placed on probation has been sentenced to prison after failing to pay restitution to her victims.
Utah gov and RFK Jr. meet to discuss how to 'Make America Healthy Again'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's top healthcare officials met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday to congratulate the state for leading on policies to "Make America Healthy Again."
Uintah County man arrested, accused of abusing his family over years
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Uintah County man has been arrested and accused of years of abuse of his family, including threats with guns, a stabbing and physical assaults.
Box Elder County official faced death threats amid contentious data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry said he faced death threats as the data center debate in the county unfolded and defended his action allowing the project to proceed.
Riverton community rallies to bring home woman critically injured in Mexico golf cart accident
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
A vacation in paradise turned tragic for Kerrie Olsen after a freak golf cart accident in Mexico left her fighting for her life, and now the community is rallying to support her.
Utah Sen. Curtis frames climate change through faith and stewardship
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
After greeting his audience backed by the sound of birds chirping, Utah Sen. John Curtis described his journey toward realizing the influence humans have on the climate.
Vineyard park listed for auction due to unpaid property taxes
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Failure on the part of Vineyard's previous mayor, as well as Sunset Beach Park's previous owner, led to five years of unpaid taxes.
Man released from jail after 2 years following dismissed murder charge
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against Brandon James Hooks, who was accused of killing his roommate at a residential care facility following a dispute about mayonnaise.
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