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Popular farmers market ponders move ahead of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park project
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park is about to receive a massive makeover, but the project will also impact one of the downtown park's premiere events.
Utah weighs allowing pregnant women to get disabled parking pass
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A proposal at the Utah Legislature would allow pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
Why Salman Rushdie says the Sundance doc about the attempt on his life is also a love story
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
The documentary "Knife" is an unflinching look at the 2022 attack on Salman Rushdie, but also an intimate glimpse of the author and his wife's journey of healing. He explains why.
1 killed in crash on I-15 in Box Elder County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
A 22-year-old man is dead after a crash on I-15 near Perry early Thursday morning.
UVU announces initiative to help students enter workforce sooner
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University has launched the Fast Track 1-2-3 program, an initiative designed to help students complete workforce-ready degrees in as little as one to three years while reducing educational costs through strategic partnerships and flexible course offerings.
New Timpanogos School District chooses inaugural superintendent
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The first superintendent has been named for the newly formed Timpanogos School District in Utah County.
How the community of Park City will leave a lasting impact on Sundance
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
While watching films may seem to be the main point of Sundance Film Festival, the most important aspect is the conversations that occur after the films are over, one programmer says.
Charges dismissed in reopened 2016 Davis County rape case
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
New evidence has led to criminal charges being dismissed in a Davis County 2016 rape investigation.
Student journalism bill stalls at Utah Legislature over 'serious concerns'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A proposal to expand the rights of student journalists in Utah while protecting their advisers from liability failed to move forward this week in the Legislature.
Utah experienced a surge of large wildfires in 2025. This is how much it cost to fight
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 2025 wildfire season was busy, and it was costly, too, according to new state data.
Tooele couple recounts hearing loud explosion, escaping flames
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A fire destroyed a Tooele couple's home and took the life of one of their pets Friday night, and on Wednesday, they relived the moments leading up to and during the blaze.
Harry and Meghan debut new documentary 'Cookie Queens' at Sundance Film Festival
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 28 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made a surprise debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah over the weekend to promote their latest film project.
After 53 years of open seating, Southwest implements assigned seating
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 28 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
After over 50 years of having a unique open seating policy, Southwest Airlines started using assigned seating on Tuesday. Here's what other changes are coming to the carrier.
Lawmakers advance plan to cut Utah income taxes for sixth straight year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to advance SB60, which would cut the state's corporate and income tax rate to 4.45% and could save a typical Utah family around $45 a year.
American Fork man found guilty of murdering brother-in-law, but not guilty of conspiring
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
A jury on Wednesday found Kevin Ellis guilty of murder in the shooting death of his brother-in-law, but the jury found him not guilty of conspiring with others to commit the killing.
Utah bill to end driver privilege card program for immigrants formulated, awaiting attention
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A bill sponsored by Utah Rep. Trevor Lee to end the state's driver privilege program, geared in part to immigrants in the country illegally, has been formulated and numbered.
Kearns woman stabbed, killed boyfriend after accusing him of abusing her daughter, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Kearns woman was charged with manslaughter Wednesday and accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death after she believed he tried to sexually abuse her daughter.
Grantsville meat company owner charged with animal cruelty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of a Tooele County butcher shop is facing a criminal misemeanor charge for allegedly telling an employee to cut off the hoof of an injured steer without first "stunning" the animal.
Utah lawmakers looking to reduce penalties for speeding in school zones
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are considering changes to penalties for drivers caught speeding in school zones. In short, the penalties for certain drivers would be reduced.
Business & Tech »
Ukraine working with SpaceX to stop Russia from using Starlink to guide drones
- Popular farmers market ponders move ahead of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park project
- People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests
- Washington Post's White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts
- After 53 years of open seating, Southwest implements assigned seating
Police & Courts »
1 killed in crash on I-15 in Box Elder County
- Charges dismissed in reopened 2016 Davis County rape case
- Tooele couple recounts hearing loud explosion, escaping flames
- American Fork man found guilty of murdering brother-in-law, but not guilty of conspiring
- Kearns woman stabbed, killed boyfriend after accusing him of abusing her daughter, charges say
Science »
Ukraine working with SpaceX to stop Russia from using Starlink to guide drones
- People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests
- Chinese fossils show marine animals thriving half a billion years ago
- She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
- Drone demo wows as 47G aerospace shows off on defense day at Utah Capitol
