Utah Local News

Red Cross honors Utah volunteers for service during disasters and emergencies

VideoSarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah recognized dozens of volunteers Saturday for their service helping communities respond to disasters and emergencies across the state.

Roy homeowner frustrated after car crashes through his fence for second time in 14 months

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time in 14 months, a Roy homeowner is cleaning up the damage after a vehicle smashed through his front yard fence.

Holiday meals donated to 100 Utah military families

VideoSarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

With just weeks until Thanksgiving, Operation Homefront is helping families of active-duty service members and veterans.

Johannes Gutenberg — the long-presumed Father of Printing — is having his 'paternity' challenged

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new book co-edited by a University of Utah librarian explores Korea's "Jikji," the oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type, and challenges Western narratives crediting Johannes Gutenberg as the printing pioneer.

Salt Lake City International Airport activated pre-prepared emergency plans to handle ground stop

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ground stop issued by the Federal Air Administration on Friday impacted dozens of flights in Salt Lake City. Nancy Volmer with the Salt Lake City International Airport said they were already prepared for emergencies.

Utah governor recognized by Time 100 on climate

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appeared in the Time 100 list of 2026 climate leaders released on Monday alongside energy entrepreneurs, environmental organizers and celebrity activists, standing out as one of the lone conservatives.

Romney has a 2028 prediction — but there's a catch

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Sen. Mitt Romney said he stands by his prediction for the Republican Party's next presidential nominee, but said it depends on how President Donald Trump handles his last two years in office.

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Semi hydroplaned, crashed while navigating on-ramp to southbound I-15 in Murray

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck hydroplaned while traveling onto southbound I-15 from westbound I-215 in Murray, losing control and temporarily blocking the ramp. The ramp was fully reopened at 1:15 p.m.

Man sentenced to probation for gun possession after second trial leads to acquittal for killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man charged following a Murray road rage incident that ended in a fatal shooting avoided a murder conviction and prison and was instead ordered to spend time on probation.

US air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says

Will Weissert, Josh Funk and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Airlines across the U.S. are working to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years. Thousands of flights were canceled Saturday.

KSL says goodbye to 2 familiar voices

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It marks the end of an era at KSL as two of Utah's most familiar radio voices sign off, closing chapters on careers that collectively span more than 85 years in broadcasting.

Family members: Woman injured in rappelling fall faces long road to recovery

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman critically injured in a 60-foot rappelling fall in Diamond Fork Canyon has undergone multiple surgeries and is showing encouraging signs of recovery, her family said.

Man sentenced to probation for setting multiple fires near I-70

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Randy Alan Toney, a man who jurors found guilty of arson after he was found near multiple fires along I-70 near the Utah-Colorado border, will spend three years on probation.

New 'The Cat in the Hat' is fun whimsical chaos that will win over audiences

Valerie Cameron, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a mix of a fabulous cast, a soundtrack that the kids will dance to and a run time of one hour and 47 minutes that doesn't feel like almost two hours, this film is a winner.

KSL NewsRadio announces new show and afternoon lineup

  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's historic Pioneer Park gets a makeover. Can it change perceptions?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Salt Lake City's oldest gathering grounds has reopened after receiving a major makeover, leaving many residents hopeful.

'Tour of Faiths' showcases diverse religious communities throughout Cache Valley

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cache Valley began hosting a "Tour of Faiths" on Friday, stretching over the next two weeks. Visitors can attend informational classes about the religions, rather than attending worship services.

Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, is among more than a dozen incumbent Republicans who lost their reelection bids.

Ogden Valley officials abandon plans to seek 512.6% tax hike, to scale back spending instead

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials have abandoned plans to seek a 512.6% tax hike with the legal fight in the matter ongoing and will scale back spending for the year instead.